Virgin America has been declared the most environmentally friendly airline in the United States for the fourth year running and Air France the most eco in Europe.
The report, released May 8, 2012 by U.S.-based eco directory site Greenopia, is the fourth in a series of annual reports ranking airlines on various eco credentials, including:
Fuel conservation practices Progress on alternative fuel types Recycling programs Green food options Green building design Carbon offsetsScroll down for full list of airlines
Virgin America led the field in the United States by some way.
?For the fourth straight year, Virgin American was the greenest overall airline in the U.S. (by a considerable margin),? the report said. ?It has one of the youngest and most efficient fleets around. They are a leader in in-flight food offerings, recycling, and biofuel research ? and offer some of the best carbon offsets.?
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