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Eco-Innovation

Mustard-powered planes could cut carbon emissions by nearly 70%

Research shows that plant-based, sustainable jet fuel could be a “game-changer” in replacing petroleum.

Green News

Wizz Air CEO calls carbon offsetting ‘a bit of a joke’

József Váradi also described the environmental measure as greenwashing.

Green News

Where to park your private jet, according to the COP26 presidency

Two exclusive airports are on the shortlist of places where delegates can fly into for the Glasgow climate summit.

Travel News

Will personal wheelchairs soon be allowed as seats on planes?

Flying can be a stressful experience for wheelchair users but that could soon change with the results of this new study.

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People

Meet the flight attendants who want to scrap ‘objectifying’ uniforms

This Ukrainian airline is scrapping heels and skirts in favour of comfortable clothes for female cabin crew.

Travel News

100k jobs lost in UK travel sector due to 'complicated' restrictions

The British government's travel restrictions have "choked off" this summer's travel trade and now jobs are being cut as a result, according to an industry body.

Travel News

‘Head slamming’ turbulence: How will the climate crisis change travel?

This is what's in the store for airline passengers as climate change gets worse.

Green News

Which COVID-19 travel restrictions will Britain relax for COP26?

There will be no requirement for self-isolation on arrival to the UK for those coming from amber or green list countries whether vaccinated or not.

Experiences

Why we should start travelling again as soon as we feel comfortable

Travel writer Mark Bibby Jackson explains why the global tourism sector needs us in order to survive.

Green News

Carbon offsetting: What is it and how do you do it?

There is one thing you can do to substantially reduce your carbon footprint the next time you fly.

Green News

Four airport expansions that didn't go ahead to save the climate

The damaging impacts of flying were the driving force behind the halting of these airport expansions.

Belgium

EU and US reach deal to end Airbus-Boeing trade dispute

The trade dispute skyrocketed under the Trump administration and saw tit-for-tat duties slapped on a range of companies that have nothing to do with aircraft production

Belarus

'Spoken after torture': Opposition slams journalist's video confession

In the video aired on Belarus state TV, regime critic Roman Protasevich claimed opposition protests were pointless and that he had been set up.

Green News

Private jet pollution: Who is the worst in Europe?

CO2 emissions in Europe increased by nearly a third between 2005 and 2019, according to new research.

Living

Meet the heroic pilots who gave up flying to fight climate change

The stories of three ex-pilots who stopped flying when they realised the environmental impact it had on the planet.

World News

Environmentalists wary as private jet demand soars post lockdown

Flights departing from the UK and France account for more than a third of all private jet emissions in Europe.

Eco-Innovation

Airports could power 100,000 homes if we covered them in solar panels

Scientists have discovered that solarising airport roofs could be the next step towards a clean energy transition.

World News

Europe's air traffic 'might not get back to normal until 2029'

It could be a full decade before Europe's air traffic gets back to pre-pandemic levels, it's been claimed.

Green News

Amsterdam to become first city in the world to ban this type of advert

The Dutch capital city is on a mission to become more sustainable and sets a good example for the rest of Europe in doing so.

Experiences

From upgrades to drunk passengers: Here are 9 things your flight attendants want you to know

Hayley-Rogue Ashworth lifts the lid on what it's really like to be a flight attendant - giving us the lowdown on what passengers need to know.