Delta Air Lines successfully completed its most sustainable flight between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on May 17 and Atlanta to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on May 23.
These flights were a part of SkyTeam Alliance ‘Sustainable Flight Challenge’ where the group aims to have airlines test their ability and learn new initiatives onboard and around the aircraft for more sustainable practices in the future.
The challenge showcases the steps airlines are taking to lower their carbon footprint and test the latest innovations for sustainable strategies.
Other sustainable initiatives include the use of reusable cup system along with paper cup, separating onboard trash from recyclable to general waste and much more. Another initiative is limiting the amount of potable water loaded into the aircraft, ultimately decreasing weight, fuel requirements, and overall emissions.
Excited to showcase Delta’s sustainability strategy, Pam Fletcher, Chief Sustainability Officer, Delta Air Lines said: “Sustainability isn’t only good for our planet. It’s a business imperative that requires meaningful action today. That’s why this year’s flights focused on scalable solutions that can be put into play more broadly in the short and medium terms. We’re excited to share our findings with SkyTeam partners – and learn from their efforts – as we continue to accelerate the more sustainable future of travel.”