Airlines Must Own Up to Environmental Impact and 8 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week
Danielle Hyams
February 1st, 2020 at 10:30 AM EST
Skift Take
This week in aviation news, carbon offsetting has become a popular way for airlines to improve their image, but the reality is they are still pumping millions of tons of CO2 into the air. In addition, the coronavirus continued to hamper travel, including cancelled flights for airlines.
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United, American, Delta Drop Flights to Mainland China After State Department Issues Guidance: U.S. airlines had no choice. Their customers and their crew members do not want to go to China. Why should they fly
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