92% of Crystal Ski Holidays customers fly to their ski resorts on TUI Airways and it has been ranked as the most carbon-efficient airline in the world, according to 2017 atmosfair Airline Index – an independent climate change organisation.
The news is part of the findings of a new sustainability report compiled by the parent company of both Crystal and the airline, the TUI Group.
The report found that TUI Airways were, “on average 24% more efficient than the six largest European airlines,” based on the latest published data.
“We are absolutely committed to delivering our Better Holidays, Better World strategy in the UK and we are delighted our airline is ranked as the most carbon-efficient in the world. With over 80% of our carbon footprint coming from our aircraft, investing in more efficient planes is key. The delivery of 16 new Boeing 737 MAX by end of 2020 in the UK will support the delivery of our commitment to further reduce the carbon intensity of our operations offering up to 14% less carbon emissions than our previous comparable aircraft Boeing 737-800,” commented Andrew Flintham, Managing Director TUI UK & Ireland.
TUI aims to operate Europe’s most carbon efficient airlines and reduce the carbon intensity of its operations by 10% by 2020. In addition 80% of hotels owned or managed by TUI Group had sustainability certifications.