Environmentally damaging greenhouse gases are emitted into the environment every time fuel is burned. Air travel is one way that humans create greenhouse gas. According to the David Suzuki Foundation, air travel is responsible for as much as nine percent of the impact of human activity on climate change. Many people believe reducing air travel is a crucial component of reducing greenhouse gas. Unfortunately, air travel is on the rise. Fortunately, there are several way to reduce the need for air travel and to limit the amount of greenhouse gases we emit when air travel is absolutely necessary.
Pack and Travel Light and Avoid Airline Fees
Almost everybody loves to travel but very few of us are efficient at packing light. After being a chronic over packer most of my life I have vowed to do better in the future. After all of the major airlines started to charge for checked bags that cinched the resolution to pack light for me. Let me share what I've learned with you from the best type of luggage to packing your clothes differently. (Click on pictures to see enlarged images.)
Make Air Travel Reservations
Today's technology allows you to make air travel reservations from your laptop or smart phone. You can also choose a more traditional route and go through a travel agent or reserve tickets at an airline's counter. However you choose to make travel reservations, know that the process is simple and takes only minutes of your time.
Book Train Travel From Belgium to Switzerland
Taking the train from Belgium to Switzerland offers reliable service between cities, while giving travelers a bit of an adventure. You'll first head from Belgium to Paris where you can catch trains to various cities with Switzerland. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Belgium to Switzerland.
Become an IATA/IATAN Travel Agent
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) administers the only globally recognized accreditation for the travel professional. In the United States, accreditation is administered by a department of IATA known as IATAN, Currently, there are approximately 60,000 IATA/IATAN accredited travel agents worldwide. Prospective U.S. travel agents must meet a range of requirements before being granted accreditation, including ownership of a legal, documented business. Note that accreditation for on-site ticketing at your place of business has significant additional requirements, including an airline appointment, greater working capital and a C.P.A.-prepared financial statement.