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Category: Policy

  • Banning Very Short-Haul Flights: Europe’s Common Sense Step for Sustainability

    Banning Very Short-Haul Flights: Europe’s Common Sense Step for Sustainability

    European countries are banning short-haul flights to combat climate change, focusing on routes with efficient rail alternatives. France’s ban, effective since May 2023, is limited in scope. Spain’s 2024 proposal aims for greater impact. While promoting greener travel, challenges such as infrastructure gaps and industry pushback persist, highlighting the need…