New study finds a Frequent Flyers Levy in Europe could raise 64bn euros a yr; cut passenger numbers by 26% by 2028; but that most people will not pay the tax as every person would be allowed one return flight tax-free each yr. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/17/tax-on-europes-frequent-flyers-could-raise-64bn-a-year-study?CMP=share_btn_url
Pyjama Parties were held at many rail stations across Europe on 25th October calling for more night trains. The picture is from London:
This short, illustrated report is very interesting. It covers the UK but the situation will be similar in other countries. It compares the amount of tax on cars and planes: https://aef.org.uk/2024/10/29/its-time-to-tax-aviation-more/
It can be done. Trains can be cheaper and quicker. https://miomyitaly.com/trains-in-italy.html
Interesting study especially following conclusion and recommendation to introduce a Frequent Flyer Levy on long-haul flights only:(Journal of Transport Geography 121 | 2024 | 104022) There are reasons why climate policy measures specifically targeting long-haul air travel might be easier to introduce than policies affecting all flight segments equally. First, even in high_income countries most [...]
Airlines operating flights from European airports will soon have to report the estimated climate impact of vapour trails from jet engines to the European Commission, as well as the amount of carbon dioxide they emit annually. The airline industry had lobbied hard against the new rules — adopted by government delegates behind closed doors [...]
September 13th was designated the International Day of Action against Night Flights. It saw the biggest revolt yet against night flights with well over 100 organisations from across the world calling for a ban on night flights. Many of them staged colourful protest actions. In Europe there have been consistent calls for action to be […]
Now that the Dutch Supreme Court has prohibited the State from eliminating the lawlessness around Schiphol via a fast route (Experimental Regulation), the question is whether this will succeed via the route of the EU Balanced Approach Regulation (BAR). The prospects are not favourable. Under pressure from opponents, the objective has been watered down. The [...]
For the first time, the Brussels environment agency is taking legal action against airlines that overfly Brussels and do not comply with noise standards. In May 63 official reports were drawn up. Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe is one of the municipalities where noise pollution is most acute. Read more Source: flandersnews.be
The city council of Amsterdam demands that Schiphol airport shrink to 400,000 flights. The city council also wants a complete night closure from 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Amsterdam is not only a neighbouring municipality of the airport, but also a co-owner. The city owns 20 percent of the shares of Schiphol Group. The rest [...]