Emirates Air longest "green" flight

Gulf News reports on Emirates Air newest and longest nonstop "green" trip from Dubai to San Francisco.

The airline will launch their new service Monday December 15th that will utilize new technology and follow new flight paths to save fuel and therefore release less greenhouse gases during flight.

"The flight has been described as 'the most environmentally-sophisticated route and trip possible to help save an estimated 2,000 gallons of fuel and 30,000 pounds of carbon emissions on the 16-hour non-stop service.'"

Emirates also will recycle all on board paper, plastics, aluminum, and glass.

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