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> I'm not sure if the tool specifically accounts for that or if the math just ends up working out, but I was testing with various combinations of my family and
by capableweb 4y ago
> I'm not sure if the tool specifically accounts for that or if the math just ends up working out, but I was testing with various combinations of my family and it always ended up at someone's home airport.
Not sure. But if you put the two locations of Caracas, VE and San Francisco, US, they suggest meeting in Houston, US.
Does it make sense? Is it more environmental friendly for two people to meet in the middle rather than having one person staying and the other going there? My gut says the latter should be more environmental friendly.
- kortilla 4y agoBetter for one to travel. A disproportionate amount of a flight’s fuel is in takeoff and climb. Meeting in Houston is far worse because you’ve doubled the required takeoff rolls.
- jamilton 4y agoThe tool claims to take that into account, it breaks it down in the "show report" button. Liftoff is 3 tons of CO2.
- gabrielhidasy 4y agoUnless it's accounting for no direct flights between Caracas and San Francisco, which would mean either the Caracas person needs to fly to SF connecting in Houston, or both go to Houston in a direct flight, meet there and go back. It's the same 4 takeoffs. (Disclaimer, I have no idea if there are direct flights from Caracas to SF, but from Brazil I always need to stop by in a hub)
- kortilla 4y agoEven with a layover, it’s better for one to do it because it’s one less hotel room, airport transport, etc.