Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO
2
, the main
cause of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on aero-
planes, which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than most cars but
travel much greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including
CO
2
) and particles also contributes to their climate change impact. Many websites
offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people to estimate the carbon emissions gen-
erated by their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to off set the impact of the
greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initi-
atives throughout the world. Lonely Planet off sets the carbon footprint of all staff
and author travel.
Air
Airports
Atlanta is the busiest airport, followed by Chicago. The main international gateways in the
eastern USA include:
Atlanta Airport
(Hartsfield-Jackson International; ATL;
www.atlanta-airport.com
)
Boston Airport
(Logan International;
800-235-6426;
www.massport.com/logan
)
Chicago Airport
(O'Hare International; ORD;
www.flychicago.com
)
Charlotte Airport
(Charlotte/Douglas International; CLT;
www.charmeck.org/depart
ments/airport)
Miami Airport
(Miami International; MIA;
www.miami-airport.com
)
Minneapolis-St Paul Airport
(Minneapolis-St Paul International; MSP;
New York Airport
(John F Kennedy International; JFK;
www.panynj.gov
)
Newark Airport
(Liberty International; EWR;
www.panynj.gov
)
Orlando Airport
(Orlando International; MCO;
www.orlandoairports.net
)
Washington, DC Airport
(Dulles International;
www.metwashairports.com/dulles
)
Tickets
Flying midweek (especially Tuesday and Wednesday) is typically less expensive. Also,
keep in mind your entire itinerary when booking. Some deals for travel within the USA can
