Author(s)

Marian Amanda Mascarenhas, Olufemi Muibi Omisakin

Department of Applied Management, Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus, Auckland, New Zealand.

This paper reviews some common sustainability management practices in the airline industry, focusing on the airport sector. It reviews and summarises the state of knowledge on current sustainability management practices in the airline industry and creates an understanding for readers of the need for the airport sector to improve its sustainability practice by engaging SMART sustainability strategies and methodologies. This paper proposes three sustainability strategies for the airport sector to adopt to improve its sustainability management practices. Two methodologies are recommended for each strategy proposed for airports to adopt and operationalise.

Sustainability Strategies, Sustainable Management Practices, Carbon Emission, Airport Carbon Accreditation, Climate Change, Green Infrastructure, Airline Industry

Mascarenhas, M. and Omisakin, O. (2024) A Review of Some Current Sustainability Management Practices in the Airline Industry: Proposed SMART Strategies and Methodologies for Improvement. Open Access Library Journal, 11, 1-22. doi: 10.4236/oalib.1111176.