SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — How about a “green”
family vacation in the rainforest surrounded by breathtaking flora and fauna, warm sandy beaches, and of course the Majestic Arenal Volcano?
Nature Air the world’s first carbon neutral airline is making it easier for families to bring their children to Costa Rica. Nature Air would like to announce that all children ages 2-11 years old can fly with Nature Air at 25% off the ticketed price.
“We are proud to say that Nature Air is the only airline in Costa Rica to offer this wonderful discount for children. As a way to help families out year round this is not a limited time offer, because we know the traveling to Costa Rica as a family is an unforgettable experience,” said Alexi Huntley Commercial Director for Nature Air.
Nature Air is not only making it possible for parents to keep more money in the bank, it’s also helping them limit their carbon footprints. 100 % of its carbon emissions are compensated through the protection and reforestation of tropical forests in southern Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity zones of the Osa Pensinsula. Since 2004, Nature Air has compensated for roughly 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide thru the protection of more than 400 acres of tropical forest. The company has also been able to reduce emissions by replacing light bulbs, limiting copy paper, recycling, and improving it’s flight plans in order to conserve more fuel, an improvement of roughly 4% in fuel efficiency per hour of flight.
While road travel is very difficult in Costa Rica, the thrill and ease of flying is unbeatable. Nature Air’s planes are fitted with panoramic windows that allow unobstructed views of the volcanic activity, tropical waterfalls and even simultaneous views of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Instead of spending hours in the car children can be running through the sand in under an hour.
For a complete list of schedules and prices visit www.natureair.com or call 800-235-9272.
Since its inception in 2000, Nature Air has grown from flying 18,000 passengers annually to more than 150,000 in 2007. The company got its start with one plane and 17 employees. Now it has a fleet of eight planes and more than 150 employees. In 2004 the company became 100% carbon neutral. Since 2004, Nature Air has compensated for roughly 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide thru the protection of more than 200 hectares of tropical forest. It’s the only twin-engine airline in Costa Rica with both scheduled and chartered flights, and offers 74 daily flights to 17 destinations in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. Nature Air is a proud member of the World Heritage Alliance, International Ecotourism Society and the Rainforest Alliance. The airline has been recognized as a model of sustainability by the global ecotourism industry. It has also been given the honor of a highly recommended company in the category of best transport and technology in low carbon at the 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards. In addition, National Geographic Adventure named Nature Air was named as one of the top 35 greatest environmental ideas that have changed the world. For more information visit: http://www.natureair.com
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