Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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A 4AIR Rating provides a comprehensive, turnkey solution for any person or company's sustainability goals

Travelers booking private flights through Equinox Charter now have the option to offset carbon emissions through the reward points they earn through the company’s Beyond Balance loyalty program. On Wednesday, the UK-based charter brokering group announced a partnership with sustainability services specialist 4Air, which will provide a variety of offsetting “pathways” for Beyond Balance members.
Clients earn rewards for each charter flight arranged through Equinox Charter and decide how they want these credits to be applied at the booking stage. They will still have the option of using these rewards towards future flights and aircraft upgrades, or services such as ground transportation, hotels, and other arrangements made through the group’s Equinox Travel sister company.
4Air manages the emissions offsetting process by independently verifying environmental projects. The company’s Level 2 offsetting program addresses carbon dioxide, as well as a range of other emissions, including nitrogen oxides, water vapor, and contrails. Beyond Balance clients can optionally upgrade to the Level 3 and 4 programs that provide ways to directly reduce the carbon footprint of their flights by using sustainable aviation fuel, including through book-and-claim arrangements.

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Equinox Charter Clients Offset Carbon Emissions with Flight Reward Credits

Private flight customers can still use Beyond Balance credits for travel benefits

Working with sustainability group 4Air, Equinox Charter now lets its Beyond Balance rewards program members apply credits to offset emissions from flights.

Equinox Charter Clients Offset Carbon with Reward Credits

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