Continental Airlines has announced that it is to offer a carbon offsetting programme.

The airline has teamed up with Sustainable Travel International to offer a voluntary programme which allows passengers worldwide to check the carbon footprint of their flights and make a contribution to Sustainable Travel International.

Sustainable Travel International provides carbon offset projects, located all over the world, which are independently verified or certified by third-party sources.

Continental offers flights from Birmingham airport, Bristol airport, Edinburgh airport, Glasgow airport and London’s Gatwick and Heathrow.