We all love traveling. The feeling when you get on an airplane, and you know that in a quick couple of hours, you will be in a new destination, enjoying the sun or hiking on a mountain. On a place so difficult or long to access without a plane, we barely even consider other options. Recently, as the awareness on climate change is increasing, people have started to wonder how we could make flying greener. Here are a couple of quick tips for you to contribute:
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Skip business class. Although business class sounds like fun, it takes up a lot of space on the plane. Remember, the fuller the planes are, the less emissions we produce.
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Green companies also focus on using better fuels and technologies, such as better aircraft bearings. By flying with these companies, you also support their R&D and contribute to a better future.
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Nonstop flights. Planes produce the most emissions during takeoff and landing. Going direct will also help the environment, even if it is a little heavier on your wallet.
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Pack lighter. The less weight the plane has to carry, the less fuel they use. Many planes offer travellers to take a free carry-on bag, so you can save the money you splurged on your direct flight.
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