MAKE YOUR FLIGHTS SUSTAINABLE

When planning your meeting the largest contributor to carbon emissions are the flights your attendee’s book.  Promoting airlines that attendees can purchase carbon offsets can help you make your goals.  Below are current airlines that have the option to purchase carbon offsets when booking your flights:

  • The Emirates
  • Quantas
  • Virgin Australia
  • Delta Airlines
  • British Airways
  • Jetstar
  • Air New Zealand
  • United Airlines
  • Air Canada
  • Jetblue Airways
  • Gulf Air

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