
An Iata report found airline passengers generate about 1.43kg of waste per flight, 20 per cent of which is untouched food and drinks. Getty Images
An Iata report found airline passengers generate about 1.43kg of waste per flight, 20 per cent of which is untouched food and drinks. Getty Images
Why skipping your in-flight meal is better for the environment
Airlines worldwide are tackling food waste in increasingly innovative ways – but there are steps travellers can take, too
Sabine Leroy
March 28, 2024