Short haul air travel is thought to be one of the worst offending modes of transport for climate damage, considering the carbon output per passenger even when compared to road links and the increased effect of emissions at high altitudes.
In spite of low uptake in some areas, there was extra reason for hope.
While opting in to carbon offset schemes is a laudable practice, many travellers are aware that not all carbon credits are equal.
In 2020 Air New Zealand’s own carbon credit scheme ‘Fly Neutral’ was shown to be three times more expensive on comparable routes with Jetstar.