Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Emirates
(
www.emirates.com
)
Garuda Indonesia
(
www.garuda-indonesia.com
)
Japan Airlines
(
www.jal.com
)
Jetstar
(
www.jetstar.com.au
)
KLM
(
www.klm.com
)
Korean Air
(
www.koreanair.com
)
Lufthansa
(
www.lufthansa.com
)
Malaysia Airlines
(
www.malaysiaairlines.com
)
Royal Brunei Airlines
(
www.bruneiair.com
)
Singapore Airlines
(
www.singaporeair.com.au
)
South African Airways
(
www.flysaa.com
)
Thai Airways
(
www.thaiairways.com
)
Tiger Airways
(
www.tigerairways.com
)
United Airlines
(
www.unitedairlines.com
)
Virgin Atlantic
(
www.virgin-atlantic.com
)
Virgin Australia
(
13 67 89;
www.virginaustralia.com
)
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.
Land
If you're a keen driver, central Australia was made for you! There's not much traffic here,
roads are in good condition, and there are plenty of opportunities for off-road exploration.
