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Comparing airfares instead of seat size fairer indicator of passenger carbon emissions

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Allocating passenger aircraft emissions using airfares rather than travel class would give a more accurate idea of individual contributions, finds a new study. Including airfares in calculations shows which passengers contribute the most revenue to the airline operating the aircraft, thereby allowing the plane to fly.

Source: ScienceDaily.com