28 | SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL


Jet2.com Completes Next Step in Sustainability Strategy with New Retrofit


JET2.com has completed a two-year retrofit installation programme, which has seen Split Scimitar Winglets installed onto 74 of its Boeing 737- 800NG aircraft. The new retrofit improves aircraft efficiency, reducing fuel burn by 1.5% and helping to cut the airline’s annual carbon emissions by over 28,000 tonnes. The multi-million pound project, which incorporates innovative winglet designs supplied by Aviation Partners Boeing (APB), means that the airline will reduce annual fuel consumption by more than 11 million litres. The completion of the retrofit is the action


latest in Jet2’s Sustainability


strategy. The company’s full sustainability strategy, saw Jet2 named winner in the Package Holiday/Leisure Airline category at the global AirlineRatings.com 2025 Sustainability Awards. David Neill, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director at Jet2 said: “This multi-million pound investment in our fleet is the latest demonstration of our firm commitment to taking tangible actions that reduce our environmental impacts.


This innovative winglet technology from APB is playing a major role in helping us reduce emissions and is just one of the many steps we are taking on our ambitious sustainability strategy.”


protect the places expeditioners travel to experience.


Expedition travel also offers something


unique — the opportunity to learn while exploring. AE Expeditions integrates Citizen Science programs into many voyages, allowing


expeditioners Small Ship


Expedition Travel with Purpose


TRAVELLING to some of the most remote places on Earth comes with a shared responsibility to protect them. For AE Expeditions, responsible travel isn’t a separate initiative — it’s part of how every voyage is designed and delivered, from ship technology and voyage planning to the way expeditioners experience each destination.


AE Expeditions operates small-ship voyages across Antarctica,


Northern Europe, British Isles,


the Arctic, the


South


America and beyond, taking expeditioners to some of the most remote and remarkable places on the planet.


With an expedition team member for approximately every seven expeditioners, the focus is on getting guests off the ship and into destination as often as conditions allow — typically with morning and afternoon excursions each day — creating more time ashore, deeper learning and meaningful moments in the places visited.


As the company celebrates 35 years of expedition travel, its commitment to responsible travel — reflected in its B-Corp certification — continues to focus on practical actions that reduce environmental impact while making the experience more meaningful for travellers.


Supporting these expedition experiences is a fleet designed specifically for


responsible exploration. AE


Expeditions’ purpose-built ships feature the Ulstein X-BOW®,


this which allows


vessels to move more efficiently through waves while improving stability and fuel efficiency. For expeditioners,


means a smoother, more comfortable journey at sea and more time and energy focused on exploration once in destination. The fleet also uses technologies such as virtual anchoring, allowing ships to maintain position without deploying a traditional anchor in sensitive environments. Behind the scenes, onboard technology continues to support this approach to responsible travel. AE Expeditions vessels are equipped to connect to shore-side electricity in port where infrastructure exists, and voyages are supported by AI-enabled routing technology through CounterCurrent, helping captains navigate more efficiently using real-time ocean data. Together with advanced wastewater treatment, responsible waste management practices and microplastic filtration systems onboard, these innovations help


to contribute to real scientific research. Projects such as the Thermal Imaging of Polar Ice (TIPI) initiative help scientists better understand polar ice conditions, while giving travellers a deeper appreciation of these fragile ecosystems. Hearing directly from expedition guides and scientists,


Mawson, represents the next step in AE Expeditions’ evolution — combining modern expedition capability with the same focus on thoughtful design, efficiency and immersive guest experiences that define the fleet.


As expedition travel continues


to grow,


responsible travel will depend on innovation, c o l l a b o r a t i o n and education. By combining thoughtful ship design,


evolving


te chn olo gy , scientific partnerships and immersive expedition experiences,


AE Expeditions aims participating in


research activities, and stepping ashore in remote wilderness locations creates a travel experience that is both memorable and meaningful. The company’s newest ship, Douglas


ensure exploration continues to support the protection of the world’s


to


most remote places — while delivering unforgettable journeys for expeditioners. To learn more or plan your next expedition, visit www.aexpeditions.co.uk or speak to your local travel agent.


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March 2026


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