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Activists now "flight shame," citing jets" environmental toll. But for fuel-guzzling airlines, going green is no easy task.

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Category: topSource: chicagotribuneJun 14th, 2019

Airlines fight environmental "flight shame" stigma with sustainable fuels, carbon offsets, compostable cutlery

You can ditch your car for public transit and refill a .....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneJun 14th, 2019

Airlines turn to sustainable fuels, carbon offsets, compostable cutlery to fend off environmental "flight shame" stigma

You can ditch your car for public transit and refill a .....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneJun 14th, 2019

American cuts second U.S.-China flight; cites fuel cost, competition

American Airlines is cutting a route from Chicago to Shanghai, cancelling the second direct flight from the U.S. city to China in four months, the carrier said on Tuesday, citing higher fuel costs and a "competitive environment.".....»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 21st, 2018

American Airlines cuts second U.S.-China flight; cites fuel, competition

American Airlines is cutting a route from Chicago to Shanghai, cancelling the second direct flight from the U.S. city to China in four months, the carrier said on Tuesday, citing higher fuel costs and a "competitive environment.".....»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 21st, 2018

United wants passengers to donate money to sustainable jet fuel. But is it better than carbon offsets for saving the planet?

United Airlines is giving customers who want to reduce the environmental impact of their travel a way to buy sustain.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 13th, 2021

: Boeing’s new 737 Max problem is ‘easy fix,’ analyst says

A new problem with Boeing Co.'s 737 Max jets is an "easy fix" likely to cause "minimal disruption" for airlines......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 9th, 2021

Airlines are betting on a rapid vaccine rollout to increase bookings but the CDC hasn"t changed its travel guidance yet

The CDC still hasn't given vaccinated individuals the green light to travel despite flight searches and the number of daily flyers continuing to soar. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't yet approved travel for vaccinated in.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 9th, 2021

United, other airlines seek green-fuel tax breaks as some environmentalists push tougher emissions standards

Chief executives of the nation’s largest airlines met with Biden administration officials Friday to talk abo.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMar 1st, 2021

Biden gives a nod to environmental "activists" but doesn"t mention Green New Deal in message commemorating Paris Agreement

Prior to the election, Biden stopped short of fully adopting the "Green New Deal," .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytDec 13th, 2020

Google will no longer pay lobbyists that deny climate change, pledges zero emissions by 2025

Google parent Alphabet will cut ties with lobbyists and think tanks that deny accelerating man-made climate change, reacting in part to the global toll of the COVID-19 pandemic and heeding repeat complaints from employees and environmental activists......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 1st, 2020

American to fly first scheduled cargo-only flight since 1984

During normal times, the Boeing 777-300ER is one of American Airlines' nicest jets. The plane, which is used on lucrative long-haul routes, features eight seats in first class and 52 in business class. But as Robert Isom, president of American Airlines G.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2020

Boeing finds debris in fuel tanks of many undelivered 737 MAX jets

Boeing Co has found debris in the fuel tanks of dozens of undelivered 737 MAX jets amid ongoing inspections as the Chicago-based planemaker struggles to restore the trust of airlines and the wider public in the grounded fleet......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 22nd, 2020

Boeing finds debris in fuel tanks of many undelivered 737 MAX jets inspected so far

Boeing Co has found debris in the fuel tanks of dozens of undelivered 737 MAX jets amid ongoing inspections as the Chicago-based planemaker struggles to restore the trust of airlines and the wider public in the grounded fleet......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 22nd, 2020

Airlines worry that flight shaming will start to hurt business

Environmental crusader Greta Thunberg is starting to make some U.S. airlines nervous......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralFeb 7th, 2020

Pittsburgh to get nonstop service to Indianapolis in June

Pittsburgh International Airport is poised to resume nonstop service to Indianapolis with the expansion of a regional airline in June. Contour Airlines will fly 30-seat Embraer regional jets with the flight from Indianapolis leaving at 12:15 p.m. a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 5th, 2020

Davos pushes ‘greener’ fuel for private jets leaving World Economic Forum

Private jets flying into Davos this week for the will be able to fill their tanks with fuel designed to lower carbon emissions, as the annual global talk shop aims to beef up its green... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 26th, 2020

American Airlines beats quarterly profit estimates on strong travel demand

American Airlines Group Inc edged past Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Thursday, as strong travel demand and lower fuel costs cushioned the U.S. carrier from flight cancellations due to the 737 MAX grounding......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 23rd, 2020

Southwest quarterly profit falls on mounting 737 MAX costs

Southwest Airlines Co reported a 21% fall in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday due to Boeing 737 MAX costs and warned that it will likely extend flight cancellations beyond June as the jets look set to remain parked well into this year......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 23rd, 2020

Malaysia Airlines suspends Boeing 737 MAX deliveries due to jet"s grounding

Malaysia Airlines said on Wednesday it has suspended deliveries of 25 Boeing Co 737 MAX jets, citing the plane's delayed return to service since it was grounded last year following two fatal crashes......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 15th, 2020

Malaysia Airlines suspends Boeing 737 MAX jet deliveries due to grounding

Malaysia Airlines said on Wednesday it has suspended deliveries of 25 Boeing Co 737 MAX jets, citing the plane's delayed return to service since it was grounded last year following two fatal crashes......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 15th, 2020