Alexis von Hoensbroech says the global push to decarbonize the aviation sector by 2050 will lead to a major increase in ticket prices unless governments step in to offer support.

  • the w@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    If they do get a subsidy you know they’ll turn around and launch an ad campaign about how they are investing in a green revolution. Then they’ll raise fares.

    Then a while later they’ll revert, say it’s infeasible, keep the money then pay a dividend.

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      1 year ago

      And if they don’t get one, they’ll use it as an excuse to raise ticket prices with impunity.

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        1 year ago

        Since they were bought by private equity I would say they are probably worse than Air Canada - although I haven’t flown with AC in ages, so it’s hard to compare.