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January 2012 Global edition

EU ETS opposition continues post-implementation
After months of opposition from dozens of countries worldwide, the European Union on January 1 began imposing its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) on all airlines flying to and from European airspace. It appears many airlines have already passed this additional cost on to customers in the form of an additional $6 USD surcharge on flights in or out of Europe.
Biofuels back in the spotlight for aviation
As the global aviation industry continues to pursue its goal of carbon-neutral growth by the year 2020, the use of biofuels to create aviation fuel continues to gain momentum as the beginning of 2012 pushes the world a little closer to that deadline.
Another deadline looms for FAA funding
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) once again finds itself up against a deadline whereby a temporary funding extension granted to it by the U.S. Congress will expire.

Editor's picks

Business travel beats 2011 expectations, heads into 2012 with steady growth outlook (gbta.org)
Starwood Hotels aggressively expanding its footprint in India (travelweekly.asia)
Travelers' tales: social media (abtn.co.uk)
Outlook 2012: Airlines may be headed for a bumpy ride (travelmarketreport.com)

Understanding airfares no longer up in the air (cnn.com)
How long is too long to ride in coach? (blogs.wsj.com)