European air fares 'rising way above inflation', ACI Europe says
European air fares 'rising way above inflation', ACI Europe says
Air fares in Europe are "rising way above inflation," Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said on Tuesday, rebutting statements from airline lobby group IATA.
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Good, that makes the railways more competitive.
Wish the railways became more competitive by lowering their prices
They're fighting an uphill battle, since they have to pay taxes while the airlines are excempt. In addition to that, they have to pay for the rail infrastructure, while airplanes are free to poison the atmosphere while externalizing the costs for that.
Not everywhere. Here in Spain, we pay a 10€ deposit for a commuter train ticket that is valid for 4 months. Travel on route is then free.
A pre-paid bus card makes journeys that usually cost 1,70€ cost 0,45€
This is because these services are government owned, not private