Call for 'jet set’ tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise billions
The tax is designed to raise cash that could be ploughed into alternative and less polluting forms of travel from European destinations.
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Man City, Premier League welcome panel ruling on sponsorship deals
LONDON: Manchester City and the Premier League on Monday (Oct 7) welcomed a decision by an arbitration panel into the English club's alleged violations of the league's rules on Associated Party Transactions (APT).
How this concerned dad shifted his company away from fossil fuels for his daughters’ future
At first, working in the oil and gas industry was great, Jordi Zonneveld recalls.
Jet2, Easyjet, Ryanair and other passengers told claim up to £520 in compensation
Airline customers who have experienced delays are being urged to familiarise themselves with their rights. They may be able to claim hundreds in compensation.
Airlines must monitor vapour trails under new EU climate rules
Airlines operating flights from European airports will soon have to report the estimated climate impact of vapour trails from jet engines to the European Commission, as well as the amount of carbon dioxide they emit annually.
Rolls-Royce engine issue forces Cathay Pacific to ground some aircraft
A Rolls-Royce engine issue has recently compelled Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier to cancel 24 return flights and temporarily ground its A350 aircraft fleet as it conducts safety inspections. The problem came to light on Monday, when a flight to Zurich had to turn back because of an engine component failing.
The Bulgarian water plant transforming waste into power and products
From turning on a tap to flushing the toilet, few of us often stop to consider the environmental impact of our water use. The process of providing clean water and treating that water once we’ve used it, however, has a significant carbon footprint. In fact, in many countries, the energy needed to pump and treat our water is thought to add up to around 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions, a figure comparable to the aviation industry.
Traveller warns never to pack item in luggage after she was refused flight entry
A British traveller claims she was refused entry to a flight in Peru after she packed a portable charger in her checked luggage.