Scrapping business class could halve aviation emissions – new study (opens in new tab)

(theconversation.com)

11 pointsDamonHD1mo ago3 comments

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For some reason, I can't help but think about dealing with a paper straw while the uber-wealthy take their private jets to buy a jug of milk.

pedalpete1mo ago

This ignores the profitability of business class for the airlines, and makes the assumption that more seats on a plane means all of those seats will be sold.

triceratops1mo ago

How about we start by banning super-yachts and private jets?

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SpecialistK1mo ago

For some reason, I can't help but think about dealing with a paper straw while the uber-wealthy take their private jets to buy a jug of milk.

pedalpete1mo ago

This ignores the profitability of business class for the airlines, and makes the assumption that more seats on a plane means all of those seats will be sold.

triceratops1mo ago

How about we start by banning super-yachts and private jets?

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse