Q&A

SHOULD WE FLY LESS?

Benjamin Ryan of

Air North, Yukon’s Airline says: “Reduced demand could lead to higher pricing and airlines using less fuelefficient equipment.”

WHAT ABOUT BIOFUELS?

Norwegian’s Philip Allport says: “As it stands, biofuels are still very expensive and produced on a scale that doesn’t match requirements.”

AREN’T THERE BETTER WAYS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS?

Ryan says: “Optimising the flow of planes around airports during approach and departure is critical to reducing emissions when fuel consumption is high.”

WHAT ABOUT CARBON OFFSET SCHEMES INSTEAD OF TAXATION?

Vicki Brown from Responsible Travel states: “Uptake rates for voluntary offset schemes are historically low and consumers can feel they provide a ‘guiltfree’ way to travel.”