Flygskam

SummaryThe business and general aviation (B&GA) market looks resilient into the end-of-year and has backstops in a coronavirus-impacted 2020.Signature's network initiatives continue to make progress, especially important now that chief competitor Atlantic is up for sale.Capital discipline continues to be evident, and sustainability concerns are also well-addressed.Signature is still an…

This list is for the wanderlusting, Instagram-influencing, culture-experiencing travellers out there who just need a good purse. By Team Commerce2020-03-05 06:00:00 UTC Flying is looked down upon in Sweden as much as plastic bags are in the UK. Seriously, if you tell someone you plan on taking a plane for…

In August we are travelling overland from Beijing to Moscow, then on to Europe. We have nine days to get to Amsterdam, but here our plan comes unstuck.I read that if one leaves St Pete's by train to Finland, no visa is needed. Everything else goes via Belarus, which is…

#FashionCrisis is a series that kicks off the Style section's commitment to educating our readers about sustainability and fashion. We chat with experts, influencers, designers, beauty and fashion brands about what it really means to be sustainable in 2020.Welcome to Slow Facts, a monthly column from Yasmin Ahram and Céline…

Tony Fernandes’ AirAsia X group of airlines is offering unlimited flights within the Asia-Pacific region for a year for only 499 Malaysian ringgit ($118). The promotion offers passengers unlimited travel through March 2, 2021, provided they pay taxes and fees. The airline group flies from its Malaysia and Thailand bases…

Living with flight shame: Some air travel is essential even amid a climate change crisisRead More

At a time when travellers are experiencing what the Swedish call “flygskam” or “flight shame,” one company is offering its employees extra paid travel and holidays if they choose to travel via land or sea instead of flying. One company is offering employees extra holidays to travel by train ©…

Photo: Shutterstock Going on holiday is dreamy, and good for your brain whatever your budget. But when a single round trip from New York to London releases a literal ton of CO2 into the atmosphere (enough to melt three square meters of Arctic ice), it’s hard to relax and enjoy…

Photo: ShutterstockGoing on vacation is dreamy, and good for your brain whatever your budget. But when a single round trip from New York to London releases a literal ton of CO2 into the atmosphere (enough to melt three square meters of Arctic ice), it’s hard to relax and enjoy that…

Don't feel guilty for wanting to see the world — just make sure you take good care of it while you do. We've rounded up the best eco-friendly products that you should take with you on your next trip. By Veronika Kero2020-02-26 10:00:00 UTC Traveling isn't just about the destination. Carry…