Study: Airlines to miss net zero goals unless demand is reduced

Cecilia Keating
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A planet takes off at Manchester Airport | Credit: iStock
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A planet takes off at Manchester Airport | Credit: iStock

New research suggests decarbonisation efforts could see airlines increase ticket prices - a trend likely to temper rising demand for flights

Airlines could cut their emissions by 70 per cent between now and mid-century, but the industry's stated net zero goals will remain out of reach without a reduction in air traffic growth, new research...

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