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Travel Weekly
5 hours ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
The most emissions-efficient U.S. airline, according to Cirium: Frontier
Frontier Airlines is the most efficient carrier in North America and the second most efficient in the world, according to a new emissions calculation methodology developed by the airline industry data company Cirium. Frontier, with carbon dioxide emissions of 54.4 grams per available seat kilometer in 2024, was beat out only by Hungarian discount carrier Wizz Air, which emitted 53.9 grams of CO2 per seat kilometer last year, according to the Cirium analysis. As a point of comparison, lifecycle emissions of a simple cup of black coffee are 21 grams of carbon, according to CarbonClick, with emissions sometimes ballooning to many times more than that depending upon cultivation techniques, the type of cup used and whether the coffee is consumed with cream or other additives. Among the world's 10 largest airlines, as measured by total seat miles offered, Ryanair was the top emissions performer, emitting 63 grams of CO2 per available seat kilometer. The four U.S. carriers among the top 10 largest airlines ranked second through fifth respectively, with Southwest leading the way, followed by Delta, American and United. Southwest was the clear efficiency winner among those U.S. behemoths, with emissions of 68.9 grams per available seat kilometer. The other three were bunched closely together, emitting between 74.4 and 75.4 grams of CO2 per seat kilometer. How the ranking is calculated Cirium joins several entities that have developed methodologies for measuring aviation and airline carbon emissions, including Google, IATA, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the U.K.'s environmental department DEFRA and Cirium's competitor, OAG. But Cirium says its platform, called Emerald Sky, is the first to use real-time flight tracking data for its calculations instead of relying on projected or standard routes or forecasted route averages. To achieve its emissions estimates, the platform also considers actual air time and atmospheric conditions of a flight; aircraft and engine types; aircraft age; seating configurations; passenger loads; cargo loads; and taxi times. An airline's usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is not yet considered in the Emerald Sky formula because SAF accounts for only a tiny fraction of total jet fuel. Cirium chief strategy officer Kevin O'Toole said the company will include SAF in the algorithm once its accounts for 1% of global fuel consumption, which is about double its current contribution. Cirim said the methodology had been independently reviewed and validated by PricewaterhouseCoopers and by the Rocky Mountain Institute, a Boulder, Colo.-based environmental nonprofit. Why low-cost carriers are more CO2-efficient Overall, the Cirium Flight Emissions Review showed that dense seat configurations and modern fleets are airlines' primary levers for efficiency. All the 10 most efficient carriers have a low-cost model. Frontier achieved its second place ranking largely through its combination of densely configured cabins and a fleet that averages just four-and-a-half years of age. The other U.S. airline in the top 10 is low-cost carrier Spirit, with a fleet-age average of 6.3 years of age. Full-service airlines, which offer first and business class cabins, tend to have higher emission on an available seat kilometer basis. "Seat density and fleet age matter more than almost any other factor airlines can control," chief Cirium marketing officer Mike Malik wrote. "While industry leaders are succeeding through these operational strategies, it also highlights how limited the levers for emissions reductions really are compared to the scale of the challenge." The airline industry has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Meditating Frontier passenger, 21, seen CACKLING after mid-air brawl has smile wiped off his face on landing
A Frontier Airlines passenger who was caught on camera cackling after allegedly attacking a fellow flyer while mid-air had his smug grin wiped clean off his face the moment the plane landed. Ishann Sharma, 21, of New Jersey, was arrested Tuesday and charged with battery after a violent brawl erupted on board a flight arriving at Miami International Airport, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the tarmac Monday night following reports of an assault on a flight coming into the airport. An arrest report states Sharma approached a fellow passenger and grabbed him without warning by the neck as the man was returning to his seat. Bizarrely, Sharma's defense attorney claimed the incident occurred after a passenger took issue with his client for meditating. Video shows a grisly fistfight between Sharma and the victim - a man wearing a grey sweatshirt and sporting dreadlocks - as they slug it out in a row of seats, while shocked passengers plead with them to stop. The pair were eventually pulled apart, but Sharma returned to his seat grinning, allegedly mumbling to himself and snapping selfies of his bloodied face. He sustained a cut above his left eyebrow, while the victim suffered minor injuries and declined medical treatment. Sharma's smirk didn't last long as he was marched off the plane in handcuffs by deputies and taken to Jackson West Hospital for treatment before being booked into custody. Sharma appeared in bond court on Tuesday, where his attorney bizarrely claimed the altercation began while he was meditating. 'My client is from a religion where he was meditating,' said defense attorney Renee Gordon. 'Unfortunately, the passenger behind him did not like that.' But the excuse didn't sway Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Gerald Hubbart, who set Sharma's bond at $500. He also ordered Sharma to have no contact with the victim, either in person or on social media, and issued a 500-foot stay-away order from the victim's school and workplace. A clear motive for the alleged mid-air assault has yet to be determined. Frontier Airlines did not immediately respond to Daily Mail's request for comment. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Gerald Hubbart who set Sharma's bond at $500 and forbid him from having contact with the victim It comes just months after passengers aboard a Frontier flight had to restrain an unruly patron after he punched out a window on the jet. Footage captured aboard Flight 4856 from Denver to Houston showed the unknown man frantically lashing out at his fellow passengers in early February. Those onboard had to resort to using shoelaces and zip ties to restrain him following the violent outburst, which saw him punch through the plexiglass of a window.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wizz Air Tops Major Airline Emissions Rankings
Cirium, the aviation analytics company, creates a new transparent standard and ranking for airline CO2 emissions, identifying the best performing airlines in specific categories LONDON, July 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wizz Air is the world's most emissions-efficient airline in new rankings released today by Cirium, the aviation analytics firm. The Cirium Flight Emissions Review ranks the top 20 airlines globally, through a consistent benchmark for flight emissions. Wizz Air, the Hungary-based ultra-low-cost airline emits an industry low of 53.9 grams of CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer (ASK)*, followed by Frontier Airlines (54.4 grams) and Pegasus (57.1 grams) according to the report. The rankings provide the aviation industry with verified comparable data on an equal playing field as the sector advances toward Net Zero by 2050 commitments. The rankings performance use Cirium's EmeraldSky platform, which achieved ISAE 3000 Reasonable Assurance from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and official accreditation from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). Wizz Air, Frontier, and Pegasus Top 3; The Top 20 Major Airlines Ranked by CO2 Emissions/ASK The top 20 Major airlines globally are presented in the corresponding tables. Of note is the performance of Indigo, top in Asia, Volaris, top in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Jetstar, for its performance in Australia. The CO2/ASK Emissions of the World's Largest Airlines Cirium's reporting also ranked the 10 largest airlines in the world by ASK. At the head of the table is Ryanair, followed by Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Each of the major U.S. carriers earned spots at the table, while Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airlines and Emirates rounded out a group of primarily long-haul operators. Enabling Fair Comparison Across the Industry "For the first time, airlines can compare their emissions performance using a consistent, verified methodology," said Jeremy Bowen, CEO at Cirium. "EmeraldSky provides the industry-standard benchmark that enables fair comparison and meaningful progress tracking." The comprehensive Review analyzed global operations using dual-accredited methodology, with the full report containing extensive findings across: Global Category Rankings showing the top 20 Major airlines and the World's 10 largest airlines by CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer Regional Performance breakdowns showing which airlines excel on intra-region and inter-region routes Route-Level Improvements identifying specific airport pairs with the greatest efficiency gains Operational Insights revealing how fleet composition, load factors, and route optimization drive performance differences The Review provides comprehensive operational insights that support industry-wide efficiency improvements, offering actionable intelligence for aviation stakeholders committed to sustainability progress. Setting New Industry Transparency Standards EmeraldSky's methodology achieved the highest level of assurance under International Standard on Assurance Engagements through rigorous independent review. The Rocky Mountain Institute's accreditation under the Pegasus Guidelines validates the approach for climate-aligned aviation financing, enabling banks and investors to make informed decisions based on verified emissions data. This standardized approach addresses aviation's fragmented sustainability reporting, where inconsistent methodologies have made meaningful comparisons impossible. The verified benchmark enables airlines to assess their operational efficiency accurately, investors to evaluate performance reliably, and corporations to report Scope 3 emissions with confidence. Quarterly Updates Drive Accountability The Flight Emissions Review will be updated quarterly, tracking performance changes and operational improvements across the industry. With hundreds of data points and detailed analysis across multiple categories, the report provides the most comprehensive view of aviation emissions performance available. Access the Complete Rankings and Analysis The full Flight Emissions Review, including detailed carrier rankings, regional breakdowns, route-specific analysis, and operational insights, is available for download at Notes to Editors * Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) is a metric in the airline industry that represents the total passenger capacity of an airline About Cirium Cirium® is the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics. The company delivers powerful data and cutting-edge analytics to empower a wide spectrum of industry players. It equips airlines, airports, travel enterprises, aircraft manufacturers, and financial entities with the clarity and intelligence they need to optimize their operations, make informed decisions, and accelerate revenue growth. Cirium® is part of LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a RELX business, which provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The shares of RELX PLC are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. Download the complete Flight Emissions Review with full rankings, regional analysis, and operational insights at View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Mike Arnot, Cirium spokespersonMike@ +1 (212) 518-4796 Callum McGoldrickcirium@ +44 (784) 2971398
National Post
15 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
Wizz Air Tops Major Airline Emissions Rankings
Article content Cirium, the aviation analytics company, creates a new transparent standard and ranking for airline CO2 emissions, identifying the best performing airlines in specific categories Article content LONDON — Wizz Air is the world's most emissions-efficient airline in new rankings released today by Cirium, the aviation analytics firm. The Cirium Flight Emissions Review ranks the top 20 airlines globally, through a consistent benchmark for flight emissions. Article content Wizz Air, the Hungary-based ultra-low-cost airline emits an industry low of 53.9 grams of CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer (ASK)*, followed by Frontier Airlines (54.4 grams) and Pegasus (57.1 grams) according to the report. Article content The rankings provide the aviation industry with verified comparable data on an equal playing field as the sector advances toward Net Zero by 2050 commitments. The rankings performance use Cirium's EmeraldSky platform, which achieved ISAE 3000 Reasonable Assurance from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and official accreditation from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). Article content Wizz Air, Frontier, and Pegasus Top 3; The Top 20 Major Airlines Ranked by CO2 Emissions/ASK Article content The top 20 Major airlines globally are presented in the corresponding tables. Article content Of note is the performance of Indigo, top in Asia, Volaris, top in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Jetstar, for its performance in Australia. Article content The CO2/ASK Emissions of the World's Largest Airlines Article content Cirium's reporting also ranked the 10 largest airlines in the world by ASK. At the head of the table is Ryanair, followed by Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Each of the major U.S. carriers earned spots at the table, while Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airlines and Emirates rounded out a group of primarily long-haul operators. Article content Enabling Fair Comparison Across the Industry Article content 'For the first time, airlines can compare their emissions performance using a consistent, verified methodology,' said Jeremy Bowen, CEO at Cirium. 'EmeraldSky provides the industry-standard benchmark that enables fair comparison and meaningful progress tracking.' Article content The comprehensive Review analyzed global operations using dual-accredited methodology, with the full report containing extensive findings across: Article content Global Category Rankings showing the top 20 Major airlines and the World's 10 largest airlines by CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer Regional Performance breakdowns showing which airlines excel on intra-region and inter-region routes Route-Level Improvements identifying specific airport pairs with the greatest efficiency gains Operational Insights revealing how fleet composition, load factors, and route optimization drive performance differences Article content The Review provides comprehensive operational insights that support industry-wide efficiency improvements, offering actionable intelligence for aviation stakeholders committed to sustainability progress. Article content Setting New Industry Transparency Standards Article content EmeraldSky's methodology achieved the highest level of assurance under International Standard on Assurance Engagements through rigorous independent review. The Rocky Mountain Institute's accreditation under the Pegasus Guidelines validates the approach for climate-aligned aviation financing, enabling banks and investors to make informed decisions based on verified emissions data. Article content This standardized approach addresses aviation's fragmented sustainability reporting, where inconsistent methodologies have made meaningful comparisons impossible. The verified benchmark enables airlines to assess their operational efficiency accurately, investors to evaluate performance reliably, and corporations to report Scope 3 emissions with confidence. Article content Quarterly Updates Drive Accountability Article content The Flight Emissions Review will be updated quarterly, tracking performance changes and operational improvements across the industry. With hundreds of data points and detailed analysis across multiple categories, the report provides the most comprehensive view of aviation emissions performance available. Article content Access the Complete Rankings and Analysis Article content The full Flight Emissions Review, including detailed carrier rankings, regional breakdowns, route-specific analysis, and operational insights, is available for download at Article content Notes to Editors Article content * Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) is a metric in the airline industry that represents the total passenger capacity of an airline Article content About Cirium Article content Cirium ® is the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics. The company delivers powerful data and cutting-edge analytics to empower a wide spectrum of industry players. It equips airlines, airports, travel enterprises, aircraft manufacturers, and financial entities with the clarity and intelligence they need to optimize their operations, make informed decisions, and accelerate revenue growth. Article content Cirium ® is part of LexisNexis ® Risk Solutions, a RELX business, which provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The shares of RELX PLC are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact Article content : Article content Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
15 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Wizz Air Tops Major Airline Emissions Rankings
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 2, 2025-- Wizz Air is the world's most emissions-efficient airline in new rankings released today by Cirium, the aviation analytics firm. The Cirium Flight Emissions Review ranks the top 20 airlines globally, through a consistent benchmark for flight emissions. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: The top 20 Major airlines globally, ranked by lowest CO2/ASK Wizz Air, the Hungary-based ultra-low-cost airline emits an industry low of 53.9 grams of CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer (ASK)*, followed by Frontier Airlines (54.4 grams) and Pegasus (57.1 grams) according to the report. The rankings provide the aviation industry with verified comparable data on an equal playing field as the sector advances toward Net Zero by 2050 commitments. The rankings performance use Cirium's EmeraldSky platform, which achieved ISAE 3000 Reasonable Assurance from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and official accreditation from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). Wizz Air, Frontier, and Pegasus Top 3; The Top 20 Major Airlines Ranked by CO2 Emissions/ASK The top 20 Major airlines globally are presented in the corresponding tables. Of note is the performance of Indigo, top in Asia, Volaris, top in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Jetstar, for its performance in Australia. The CO2/ASK Emissions of the World's Largest Airlines Cirium's reporting also ranked the 10 largest airlines in the world by ASK. At the head of the table is Ryanair, followed by Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Each of the major U.S. carriers earned spots at the table, while Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airlines and Emirates rounded out a group of primarily long-haul operators. Enabling Fair Comparison Across the Industry 'For the first time, airlines can compare their emissions performance using a consistent, verified methodology,' said Jeremy Bowen, CEO at Cirium. 'EmeraldSky provides the industry-standard benchmark that enables fair comparison and meaningful progress tracking.' The comprehensive Review analyzed global operations using dual-accredited methodology, with the full report containing extensive findings across: The Review provides comprehensive operational insights that support industry-wide efficiency improvements, offering actionable intelligence for aviation stakeholders committed to sustainability progress. Setting New Industry Transparency Standards EmeraldSky's methodology achieved the highest level of assurance under International Standard on Assurance Engagements through rigorous independent review. The Rocky Mountain Institute's accreditation under the Pegasus Guidelines validates the approach for climate-aligned aviation financing, enabling banks and investors to make informed decisions based on verified emissions data. This standardized approach addresses aviation's fragmented sustainability reporting, where inconsistent methodologies have made meaningful comparisons impossible. The verified benchmark enables airlines to assess their operational efficiency accurately, investors to evaluate performance reliably, and corporations to report Scope 3 emissions with confidence. Quarterly Updates Drive Accountability The Flight Emissions Review will be updated quarterly, tracking performance changes and operational improvements across the industry. With hundreds of data points and detailed analysis across multiple categories, the report provides the most comprehensive view of aviation emissions performance available. Access the Complete Rankings and Analysis The full Flight Emissions Review, including detailed carrier rankings, regional breakdowns, route-specific analysis, and operational insights, is available for download at Notes to Editors * Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) is a metric in the airline industry that represents the total passenger capacity of an airline About Cirium Cirium ® is the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics. The company delivers powerful data and cutting-edge analytics to empower a wide spectrum of industry players. It equips airlines, airports, travel enterprises, aircraft manufacturers, and financial entities with the clarity and intelligence they need to optimize their operations, make informed decisions, and accelerate revenue growth. Cirium ® is part of LexisNexis ® Risk Solutions, a RELX business, which provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The shares of RELX PLC are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. Download the complete Flight Emissions Review with full rankings, regional analysis, and operational insights View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact: Mike Arnot, Cirium spokesperson [email protected] +1 (212) 518-4796Callum McGoldrick [email protected] +44 (784) 2971398 KEYWORD: UNITED KINGDOM EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER TRAVEL OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AIR OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT VACATION SUSTAINABILITY DATA ANALYTICS COMMUNICATIONS GREEN TECHNOLOGY SOURCE: Cirium Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 07/02/2025 05:00 AM/DISC: 07/02/2025 05:00 AM
