Airline offsetting gaining momentum

EASYJET has become the first major airline to operate net-zero carbon flights across its network following a move to offset emissions from the fuel it consumes.

In a similar move, British Airways will begin offsetting carbon emissions for all UK domestic flights from January 2020 by investing in verified carbon reduction projects around the world including renewable energy, protection of rainforests and reforestation programmes.

The initiative will cost easyjet around £25million per year – an expense that will not be passed on to customers through higher fares, an airline representative told

The airline will also continue investing in research into hybrid-electric aircraft with Airbus.

Manchester Airport has been named the worst UK airport for security queues in a survey by consumer watchdog Which?. Stansted (13.7 mins) and Luton (11.7 mins) airports were also among the worst large airports for security queues, while Heathrow Terminal 5 was the best performer (8.6 mins)