IATA CO2 Connect: Helping Travelers Fly Smarter and Greener
As more travelers and businesses become conscious of their environmental impact, the demand for transparency around airline emissions is growing. In response, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched IATA CO2 Connect—a new tool designed to provide accurate and reliable data on CO2 emissions for any commercial passenger flight.
What makes CO2 Connect stand out? It uses IATA’s extensive and trusted data sources to calculate emissions more precisely than most other tools currently available. This means travelers can now better understand how much CO2 is generated by their flights and compare the efficiency of different airlines.
For conscious travelers, this is a game-changer. You can now factor in carbon emissions when choosing your flight, helping you make more informed—and greener—travel decisions. And for businesses, it’s an opportunity to align corporate travel with sustainability goals by using reliable data to track and reduce emissions.
CO2 Connect is also incredibly versatile. It’s available not only to airlines and travel agencies but also to travel management companies and multinational corporations. The emissions data can be integrated into booking platforms, making it easy for travel managers and customers alike to view CO2 per route, consolidate emissions for reporting, and take action based on insights.
Behind this powerful tool is a newly adopted CO2 Calculation Methodology, developed in collaboration with 20 leading airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and international standard-setting bodies. It reflects the airline industry’s ongoing commitment to sustainable aviation and reducing its environmental footprint.
One of the launch partners for CO2 Connect is American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), which manages over $40 billion in travel sales annually. Together with IATA, they’re ensuring that customers have access to the most accurate emissions data available—empowering travelers to make choices that reflect their values.
At Flyallover, we’re excited to see innovations like CO2 Connect shaping the future of air travel. As the aviation industry works towards net zero emissions by 2050, tools like this are essential for helping both travelers and businesses make smarter, more sustainable choices.
Whether you’re planning your next adventure or managing corporate travel, flying responsibly just got easier.
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