A California resident who bought Delta tickets to engage in “more ecologically conscious air travel,” alleges unfair and fraudulent business practices.
The complaint, filed on behalf of a California resident who bought Delta tickets to engage in “more ecologically conscious air travel,” alleges violations of state consumer protection laws and laws prohibiting unfair and fraudulent business practices.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Global airlines have committed to “net-zero” carbon emissions by 2050, partly through purchasing offsets which critics say do not lower actual emissions. Airlines also use sustainable aviation fuel, made from less-polluting materials like used cooking oil, but that fuel represents a fraction of jet fuel use.
Class-action lawsuits allow claims to be brought on behalf of a larger group of people, but it can take years before a judge certifies a class action, which ensures that the group has enough in common to proceed. Richard Marcus, professor at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, said the case will likely be challenging for the plaintiffs and expects “vigorous resistance” to class certification.In April, a Dutch court heard a non-profit’s arguments against European carrier KLM for alleged “greenwashing” in advertisements.
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