The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has launched an expanded concessions sustainability program as part of its on-going sustainability efforts . The new initiative grants “ Green Concessions ” certifications to participating airport concessionaires .
“ Concessions sustainability is a significant part of the Airports Authority ’ s overall Corporate Social Responsibility Plan ,” said Airports Authority Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Chryssa Westerlund .
Current sustainability practices carried out by the concessionaires have been making positive impacts for many years ; however , the expanded , voluntary program will create greater incentives for airport concessions to adopt more sustainable business practices and certify annually . Participants will be evaluated on : commitment and awareness ; waste reduction and diversion ; energy usage ; water usage and conservation ; air quality and emissions ; and social responsibility .
The Airports Authority , through its concessions manager MarketPlace Development , has committed itself to assisting concessionaires who voluntarily choose to participate in the program , developing sustainable goals , and encouraging the success of individual shops and restaurants .
Participating airport concessions will be certified annually as part of overall expansion of sustainability efforts .
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United Airlines resumes service to Key West , FL ( EYW ) on Oct 1 . Service will operate on Saturdays , increasing to daily on Dec 15 .
Virgin Atlantic increases service to London Heathrow ( LHR ) to daily on Oct 29 .
United Airlines resumes daily service to Sarasota , FL ( SRQ ) and West Palm Beach , FL ( PBI ) on Nov 1 .
American Airlines resumes daily service to Austin , TX ( AUS ) on Nov 3 .
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United Airlines will begin 3x weekly service to Cape Town , South Africa ( CPT ) on Nov . 17 .
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Royal Air Maroc will begin increased seasonal service to Casablanca , Morocco ( CMN ) from
Dec 17 – Jan 8 ( 5x weekly during this period ).
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American Airlines adds an additional daily nonstop flight to Ft . Myers ( RSW ) and West Palm Beach ( PBI ), FL on Nov 3 .
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