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flag Removing business and first class seats could cut aviation emissions by up to 57%, according to a University of Oxford study.

flag A new study by the University of Oxford finds that eliminating business and first class cabins could reduce aviation’s climate impact by up to 57%, with reconfiguring planes for more economy seats cutting emissions significantly. flag The research, analyzing 2023 flight data, shows emissions vary widely—ranging from under 50 to over 800 grams of CO₂ per passenger-kilometre—due to inefficiencies in current layouts and aircraft use. flag Replacing older planes with newer, more efficient models like the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321neo could lower global emissions by 27% to 34%. flag The study highlights that frequent long-haul travel by wealthier passengers drives disproportionate emissions, and simple changes in seating and operations offer major near-term climate benefits.

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