Commercial Plane Takes Flight on Biofuel
By: Stephanie Sobic
Updated: November 8, 2011
On Monday, United Airlines flew from Houston to Chicago with jet fuel made from algae. It's the first biofuel powered commercial flight in the US. On Wednesday, Alaska Airlines is expected to launch their first flights powered by a biofuel blend made from used cooking oil.
Analysts say, biofuel could eventually lead to better fuel price control for the airlines.


