• Tag Archives: Airlines

    GoAir saves on fuel costs by hiring light-weight female air hostesses

    Posted on July 2, 2013 by gavril

    In a somewhat amusing turn of events, an Indian airline has decided to save costs by discontinue the hiring of male cabin crew! The justification for the move is the fact that male cabin crew are heavier and cause the … Continue reading3 →

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    Virgin Airlines tops Greenopia’s greenest airline list, followed by Continental and Alaska Airlines

    Posted on June 8, 2010 by gavril

    So who’s the greenest airline of them all? Read on! Recently, Greenopia released a list of the greenest airlines around, taking into considerations facts like adoption of fuel conservation practices, progress of alternative fuels, recycling programs, green food options, green … Continue reading3 →

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    Airlines told to reduce emissions or get banned in the EU

    Posted on August 25, 2009 by anoop

    A 94-page list of airlines has been released by the European Union who has to reduce their emissions or be banned entry into the European Union. It includes airlines from all over the world and the top of the list … Continue reading3 →

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    Australia goes eco-friendly with a new green airline network

    Posted on June 27, 2009 by shilpa

    Australia, known to have that huge hole in the ozone above their heads, have come to a firm decision on slashing annual carbon emissions by 122 million tones, while saving airlines 39 million kilograms of fuel a year. The plans … Continue reading3 →

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    Air New Zealand jet flies high on vegetable oil

    Posted on December 31, 2008 by deepa

    Witnessing many highs and lows though the 2008, our globe can look forward to a greener 2009. Sky-rocketing gasoline prices and alarming CO2 levels in our atmosphere has pushed many airliners to experiment with alternative fuel options. One such successful … Continue reading3 →

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    Emirates stops publishing in-flight magazines to save fuel

    Posted on July 29, 2008 by mohsin

    When you walk into any airline cabin today you are greeted by a pleasant hostess/host showing you your seat. Once that mystery is solved the next thing on your agenda is to find something to pass your time before the … Continue reading3 →

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