1. keithwhu asked Representative of easyJet: "If the proposed expansion of Stansted Airport goes ahead, it will significantly add to your companies' carbon emissions - what steps are you taking to counterbalance this increase?"
2. Representative of easyJet answer: "The expansion of Stansted would not significantly increase our emissions, as we are always looking for the latest technology to ensure reductions. easyJet emits 27% less Co2 than a traditional airline,..." Show more»" The expansion of Stansted would not significantly increase our emissions, as we are always looking for the latest technology to ensure reductions. easyJet emits 27% less Co2 than a traditional airline, due to the nature of our business - high loads and modern aircraft. This means flying low-cost is a more environmentally efficient way to fly. "Show less«
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1. mcbryde22 asked Representative of easyJet: "Why do you think airport expansion is more important than a 1000 year old forest and its wildlife?"
2. Representative of easyJet answer: "Economic growth is NOT more important than the environment, however it is essential we find the right balance, as economic growth gives us the choice and opportunity to be more environmentally conscious..." Show more»" Economic growth is NOT more important than the environment, however it is essential we find the right balance, as economic growth gives us the choice and opportunity to be more environmentally conscious and active. "Show less«
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1. mcbryde22 asked Representative of easyJet: "What is the evidence that denying airport expansion is harmful to the country?"
2. Representative of easyJet answer: "Airport expansion means a huge economic contribution to the local area, in the form of jobs, but also for inbound tourism and the development of business links. "
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1. mcbryde22 asked Representative of easyJet: "How many planes must there be in the sky/on the ground before a series of major crashes happens with alarming regularity?"
2. Representative of easyJet answer: "This is a ridiculous statement. The UK CAA is one of the world's strictest aviation bodies in the world, safety is absolutely paramount at easyJet and safety standards in the aviation industry have never..." Show more»" This is a ridiculous statement. The UK CAA is one of the world's strictest aviation bodies in the world, safety is absolutely paramount at easyJet and safety standards in the aviation industry have never been higher. Air travel is by far the safest form of transport. "Show less«
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1. PikkuMemy asked Representative of easyJet: "EasyJet and Ryanair fly 80 % of the flights in and out from Stansted. So they are the companies who profit most from the expansion. What "good" are you going to do with the extra profits? Give them to..." Show more »"EasyJet and Ryanair fly 80 % of the flights in and out from Stansted. So they are the companies who profit most from the expansion. What "good" are you going to do with the extra profits? Give them to some environmental organisation or charity?" Show less »
2. Representative of easyJet answer: "easyJet is also at the forefront of environmental impact planning, working with Government, agencies, the industry and manufacturers etc to ensure a sustainable future. easyJet flies an average load ..." Show more»" easyJet is also at the forefront of environmental impact planning, working with Government, agencies, the industry and manufacturers etc to ensure a sustainable future. easyJet flies an average load factor of 85%, as a quoted company on the London Stock Exchange we have a commitment to shareholders to ensure growing profits, which will also allow us to continue to grow and innovate to ensure a sustainable aviation industry. "Show less«
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4. 0 comment   |  Topic: Business   |   Email to friends   |   Nov 28 2007 2:04:25 PM

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1. paul576 asked Representative of easyJet: "Have you any plans to increase not only your aircraft fleet, but the size of your aircraft, which will mean in theory, you will be transporting more people with a smaller carbon footprint? "
2. Representative of easyJet answer: "easyJet will continue to grow at a rate of 15% year on year and will maintain Europe's most modern and fuel efficient fleet by bringing in the newest kind of aircraft and retiring the old ones."
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4. 0 comment   |  Topic: Business   |   Email to friends   |   Nov 28 2007 2:03:43 PM

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1. frogp89 asked Representative of easyJet: "Have you any plans to fly any trans-atlantic or far-east routes out of Stansted?"
2. Representative of easyJet answer: "easyJet is a low-cost short haul schedule airline, our focus is Europe, we will not fly long haul / transatlantic as this is a different kind of business model."
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