European climate laws could mean the end of low-cost flights

The era of low-cost air travel in Europe may be over for good, thanks in part to recent EU environmental policies. Overall, this is good news for the climate. But many people on low and middle incomes who used to travel within the EU will no longer be able to do so, or at least will be able to travel much less often. However, the same policies will have little or no effect on the use of the much more polluting private jets that typically cover the distances operated by commercial airlines and trains. This is a case of unfair sacrifice for climate action. Tackling this injustice should be a top priority for the next EU legislative term if fair and inclusive climate change is to be achieved. (Faust Corvina, more at ajupress.com)

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