1 Billion Dollars over 10 years
Feb 14, 2020, 1:37 pm
#16
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Every business on earth exists for one reason: to make a profit. Any decision made has profit as the deciding factor. Delta feels that this push will ultimately be profitable, whether through PR or through fuel savings (probably some of both).
Feb 14, 2020, 1:43 pm
#17
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The US, especially the western states, is massively spread out compared to almost anywhere else, which makes rail travel impractical in most markets. There is a lot we can do better, but it is noteworthy that one of the only corridors with dense enough cities to easily support rail has one of the only profitable intercity rail services in the United States, and it competes favorably with airlines on the same citypairs.
Feb 14, 2020, 2:21 pm
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Feb 14, 2020, 2:39 pm
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Sure...said by an airline that uses really old planes, like MD, B717, etc.
So that $1 Billion = Money for new planes?
So that $1 Billion = Money for new planes?
Feb 14, 2020, 3:19 pm
#20
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I place zero blame on the airlines for this. They do not forcibly strap people into planes and make them fly. People buy airplane tickets. If people feel strongly about emissions from air travel they should vote with their behavior and $$$ for something else.
Feb 14, 2020, 3:29 pm
#21
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Walking is about as clean as you get. Walking without rubber shoes even better..and NO farting on the walk!
If more people walked to their destinations it would for sure free up space in the SkyClubs and occasionally give me a row with an empty middle seat. Start walking folks!
Feb 14, 2020, 3:29 pm
#22
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This whole thing is a massive case of greenwashing. So sensational. Unfortunately most people buy into it. Just like at the hotels, where they tell you by hanging & reusing your towels, you’re saving the environment....(while saving them labor and washing expenses too)
Feb 14, 2020, 3:45 pm
#23
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Humans have caused climate change by releasing carbon into the atmosphere. Quibble on the wording used by a corporation but there is no question about what's happened.
Feb 14, 2020, 4:33 pm
#25
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This CNBC article quotes Ed Bastian saing Delta is "going fully carbon neutral next month". Has anyone seen any specifics on how exactly? It seem to me that would be impossible. The amount of new carbon sequestration required to do that is astronomical.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/14/delt...ext-month.html
This article has a totally different spin. "Starting next month, the airline will work toward canceling out emissions from its flights and ground operations." Did Ed misspeak?
https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/14/2...hange-airlines
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/14/delt...ext-month.html
This article has a totally different spin. "Starting next month, the airline will work toward canceling out emissions from its flights and ground operations." Did Ed misspeak?
https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/14/2...hange-airlines
Feb 14, 2020, 10:11 pm
#28
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I agree wholeheartedly. I see and hear all these people protesting global warming but they all get in their cars and buy airplane tickets to go to events, protests, fundraisers, etc.
Walking is about as clean as you get. Walking without rubber shoes even better..and NO farting on the walk!
If more people walked to their destinations it would for sure free up space in the SkyClubs and occasionally give me a row with an empty middle seat. Start walking folks!
Walking is about as clean as you get. Walking without rubber shoes even better..and NO farting on the walk!
If more people walked to their destinations it would for sure free up space in the SkyClubs and occasionally give me a row with an empty middle seat. Start walking folks!
Last edited by Eric2203; Feb 15, 2020 at 10:54 am