Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO2, the main
cause of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes,
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 CO2) and
particles also contributes to their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'car-
bon calculators' that allow people to estimate the carbon emissions generated by
their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to offset the impact of the greenhouse
gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives
throughout the world. Lonely Planet offsets the carbon footprint of all staff and au-
thor travel.
Asia
Most Asian countries offer fairly competitive airfare deals, with Bangkok, Singapore and
Hong Kong being the best places to shop around for discount tickets. Hong Kong's travel
market can be unpredictable, but some excellent bargains are available if you are lucky.
Australia & New Zealand
Qantas flies to Los Angeles from Sydney, Melbourne (via Sydney or Auckland) and Cairns.
United flies to San Francisco from Sydney and Auckland (via Sydney), and also flies to
Los Angeles. Connecting flights to San Juan are available. New Zealanders might want to
look at
www.roundtheworldflights.com
,
which has lists of carriers from all over the place
who fly to Puerto Rico via Wellington.
Caribbean & Latin America
Many flights to San Juan from Central and South America are routed through Miami, Hou-
ston or New York. A few countries' international flag carriers fly directly to San Juan from
Latin American cities.
Puerto Rico is linked to Antigua, Barbados, Haiti and Jamaica through the following air-
lines:
Air Sunshine(
www.airsunshine.com
)
