Regulator Eyes Mandate for Airlines to Display Flight Environmental Impact

The aviation regulator plans to force airlines to provide environmental information for every flight to passengers. On Tuesday, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it wants to enable consumers to “make more informed choices” and find out the net zero impact of flights from and within the UK. The CAA regulates and oversees aviation safety, security, and consumer protection in the UK. Launching the proposal, the CAA said it wants metrics to be reported to consumers using standard units, such as kg CO2 or kg CO2e per passenger journey. Sustainability The regulator said that the “environmental information consumers receive should be accurate, understandable, and accessible” via booking sites....