AirGuide Business – Environmental Issues in Aviation and Travel Business offers up-to-date news and syndicated feeds covering global climate change, pollution, environmental degradation, resource depletion, and related innovations and solutions.

Emirates Pilots Implement Strategies to Cut Fuel Use and Emissions

By | 2024-06-25T09:00:42-04:00 June 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Energy & Renewable Resources, Environmental Issues|

Emirates has been proactive in reducing fuel consumption and emissions through strategic operational practices known as "Green Operating Procedures" (Green Ops). Since 2016, Emirates has pursued a comprehensive approach that incorporates pilot training, advanced technology, and meticulous planning to optimize every aspect of their flights for environmental efficiency. Under the guidance of the Operations Efficiency [...]

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Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Flight Turbulence

By | 2024-06-24T09:11:59-04:00 June 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Environmental Issues, Safety|

Recent research indicates that as the planet warms, instances of turbulence are likely to increase, raising concerns among air travelers about the potential for more frequent bumpy flights. Despite a series of severe turbulence incidents on international flights last month, including routes from London to Singapore and Doha to Dublin, the overall risk to flyers [...]

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Greece Plans to Limit Cruise Ships at Popular Islands

By | 2024-06-24T09:41:42-04:00 June 17th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Cruise & Yachting, Environmental Issues, Government & Regulatory, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Greece plans to limit the number of cruise ships visiting its popular islands, including Mykonos and Santorini, according to a report by Bloomberg. In an interview with Bloomberg, Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that a cap on cruise ships will be implemented sometime “next year.” While he did not provide specific details, Mitsotakis mentioned [...]

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HX Collaborates with Ocean Bottle to Combat Plastic Pollution in Marine Environments

By | 2024-06-19T15:48:37-04:00 June 6th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Cruise & Yachting, Environmental Issues, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

HX (formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions), a leader in expedition cruising, has announced a strategic partnership with Ocean Bottle to intensify its efforts against plastic pollution. This collaboration underscores the cruise line's ongoing commitment to sustainability, following its pioneering decision to ban single-use plastics back in 2018. As a significant step in this new partnership, [...]

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Devastating Floods Strike Kenya’s Masai Mara: Impact and How to Support Relief Efforts

By | 2024-06-21T18:16:04-04:00 May 14th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Destination, Environmental Issues, Travel Health|

Kenya's iconic Masai Mara, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife, has been severely affected by unprecedented floods following intense rainfall across the region. As a travel writer residing in Kenya, I witness firsthand the transformative beauty of the Masai Mara during my annual visits, especially during the wildebeest migration from late June to [...]

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The Rise of Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Can It Make Air Travel Greener?

By | 2024-06-21T18:16:05-04:00 April 29th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Business & Private Aviation, Energy & Renewable Resources, Environmental Issues|

In recent years, the airline industry has embraced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a critical component of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions. With the first fully SAF-powered transatlantic flight making headlines in November, interest in this alternative fuel has surged. Here's what you need to know about SAF and its potential to make flying [...]

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Arctic Cruise Regulations Tightened to Safeguard Remote Ecosystems

By | 2024-06-21T18:16:06-04:00 April 26th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting, Destination, Environmental Issues, Government & Regulatory, Travel Business & GDS OTA, Travel Tips|

In a move to protect some of the most pristine and sensitive environments on Earth, new regulations are set to transform Arctic cruises, particularly impacting the Svalbard archipelago—a rugged, remote area famed for its glaciers and wildlife, including the iconic polar bear. These changes, effective from January 1, 2025, aim to strike a balance between [...]

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The U.S. Best National Parks for seniors

By | 2022-10-16T11:56:07-04:00 September 18th, 2022|@AirGuide Destinations, Destination, Environmental Issues|

These senior-friendly national parks in the U.S. have wheelchair access, audio tours for vision-impaired visitors, accessible trails, and more. America’s beautiful and diverse national parks are well-loved vacation destinations. From the U.S. Virgin Islands to American Samoa to 30 U.S. states, national parks have been set aside to preserve the natural beauty of their environment. California has the most, [...]

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Get paid to review the country’s National Parks

By | 2022-09-17T15:41:12-04:00 June 30th, 2022|@AirGuide Destinations, Airline & Travel News, Destination, Environmental Issues|

One of the country’s most popular lifestyle websites has published a job listing for an outdoor adventurer to explore, document and review National Parks around the US. The successful applicant will be paid $200 per week to review 63 parks over an 18 month period, including activities available, hiking trails, cycling routes, and suitability for [...]

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Things to do in Saint-Tropez

By | 2022-09-17T14:34:05-04:00 January 12th, 2022|@AirGuide Destinations, Art & Culture, Environmental Issues, Food & Wine, France South & Provence, Things To Do & Staycation|

1. Strolling along the old port and old town Discover the old port, which is calm and quiet during sunset or exciting during several sailing events organized by the City, the town's hub. It is an absolute joy to start the day sitting in a café on the waterfront, enjoying the view of the brightly [...]

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International Aviation Climate Ambition reflects IATA airlines’ net-zero goal

By | 2023-05-07T13:15:15-04:00 November 14th, 2021|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Environmental Issues, Press Releases|

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the commitments towards strengthening climate action made at COP26, and called on the global efforts to decarbonize aviation to be supported with practical, effective government policies. Management of international aviation’s climate commitments sits outside of the COP process and is the responsibility of the International Civil Aviation Organization [...]

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Discovering the Seychelles on a luxury yacht charter

By | 2022-07-06T15:40:18-04:00 November 5th, 2021|@AirGuide Destinations, Asia / Pacific, Cruise & Yachting, Destination, Environmental Issues, Food & Wine|

There is so much to see among the 115 islands of Seychelles and you can plan your dream holiday for better times, creating your perfect island-hopping adventure aboard your private charter yacht. Seychelles is the ‘Jewel of the Indian Ocean’ and if you are looking for the quintessential tropical paradise, then this is it. Once [...]

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