Fly Greener
How do you calculate the volume of emissions from a flight?
For every 1 kg of jet fuel burnt in the operational phase of the flight, approximately 3.15 kg of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere.
The total volume of fuel consumed on a flight depends on factors such as the distance travelled, wind speeds, the loading of passengers, baggage, and cargo on the aircraft. For our calculation methods, we use historic fuel consumption to derive carbon dioxide per passenger kilometre.
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Is the cargo carried on a flight taken into account when you calculate the passengers' share of fuel consumption?
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Why do I need to contribute more if I travel in Premium Economy, Business or First Class?
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Is the aircraft type taken into account when calculating my contribution, given that some aircraft are more fuel efficient than others?
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Do seasonal flight time variations result in any variations in emissions?
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How are emissions calculated when I travel on multiple sectors?
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What happens when I travel on multiple sectors, but not all of them are Cathay Pacific routes?
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How do I offset business travels of my company/ organisation?
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How does carbon offsetting work?
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What are carbon credits?
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What else are Cathay Pacific doing to manage emissions?