The aviation industry is responsible for 11% of all San Francisco transport-related emissions. However, there are ways for consumers to decrease the impact of their air travel. Reducing the number of flights is key, and flying nonstop can help reduce fuel use. Offsetting flights through independently verified programmes is also beneficial. Passengers should also travel in coach or economy class, which generates three times fewer emissions than business class. Travellers should also check the fuel efficiency of competing airlines. Finally, following in-flight instructions about lowering and raising window shades can reduce the amount of fuel used to cool aircrafts.
The aviation industry is responsible for 11% of all US transport-related emissions. However, there are ways for consumers to decrease the impact of their air travel. Reducing the number of flights is key, and flying nonstop can help reduce fuel use. Offsetting flights through independently verified programmes is also beneficial. Passengers should also travel in coach or economy class, which generates three times fewer emissions than business class. Travellers should also check the fuel efficiency of competing airlines. Finally, following in-flight instructions about lowering and raising window shades can reduce the amount of fuel used to cool aircrafts.