European Airline Emissions Almost Back to Pre-Covid Levels
Balancing growth with climate commitments is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge for the aviation industry.
Darin Graham is an award-wining climate journalist covering the travel industry for Skift. He reports on how airlines, hotels, and tourism businesses are responding to the climate change – from the innovations and technologies respawning the industry to greenwashing allegations and business risk.
Green Label Target Scrapped, Extreme Weather Risks – Takeaways from Booking Holdings’ Climate Report
Booking's latest report shows progress on cutting its own emissions, but issues around green sustainability labels on accommodation listings show how complicated things can get.
Airbus Delays Hydrogen Electric Plane by up to 10 Years
Airbus’ delay raises questions about demand signals for green hydrogen - without major investors pushing forward, momentum across the supply chain could weaken.
Warnings of Soaring Heat in Europe – Travel Businesses Begin to Adapt
Travel businesses in southern Europe need to adapt to unbearable heat. They're trying earlier tours, shorter seasons, shifting destinations.
New Global Rules Could Force Cruise Ships to Pay for Carbon Emissions
The shipping industry just became the first to adopt a global system that charges companies for emissions — a landmark moment for climate accountability. If cruise ships can pay for their pollution, which industry is next?
The Problem With Tracking Short-Term Rental Emissions: ‘How on Earth Do You Count Them?’
It can be tough to know where to start when it comes to counting emissions from guest stays, especially for individual short-term rental hosts. But as major travel companies commit to net-zero goals, can these emissions be ignored?
Airlines Warn About Hitting ‘Net Zero’ Emissions Goal: ‘We Are Being Let Down’
Everyone in aviation agrees emissions need to fall, but they seem disagree on how to get there. If airlines, governments, and manufacturers don’t work together, 2050’s net-zero goal risks staying out of reach.
‘We’re off Track:’ Prince Harry Calls for Travel Industry to Cut Emissions in Half by 2030
Prince Harry has called for action on travel emissions as the industry keeps growing. Companies are talking about climate and are setting goals. But more real solutions are needed to reduce emissions.
European Airlines Push to Delay Green Fuel Mandate. EU Says No
Airline CEOs pushing for delays without significantly investing more in the production of greener jet fuels themselves seems like a missed opportunity.
Myanmar Earthquake: Emergency Travel Advice Issued as Thailand Also Assesses Damage
It will likely be many hours before the full impact of the 7.7 magnitude quake is known, but early reports suggest serious damage in Myanmar and parts of neighboring Thailand.