US airlines prioritize sustainability throughout air travel experience

US airlines continue to prioritize sustainability and make investments to reduce their carbon footprint, including introducing alternative beverage packaging, utilizing sustainable fuels and using artificial intelligence to determine route maps that burn less fuel. Last week, United Airlines flew the first commercial aviation flight with passengers using 100% sustainable aviation fuel, while Alaska Airlines has eliminated plastic water bottles and cups and is deploying AI routing software that suggests fuel efficient routes. Aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing are also incorporating sustainable technologies through its ecoDemonstrator program, which allows engineers and scientists to test technology to make aircraft greener.