Scrapping business class could halve aviation emissions

Businesstimes News
2026.02.24 02:55
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New research suggests that rethinking cabin layouts in commercial airplanes could reduce aviation emissions by up to 50%. Despite the challenges in decarbonizing air travel, increasing the efficiency of plane usage presents a significant opportunity for the industry. From 1980 to 2019, the occupancy rate of commercial flights rose from 63% to 82%, indicating airlines' strong incentive to maximize seat sales, which also helps in reducing carbon emissions.