Solarpunk Travel@slrpnk.netEnglish · 1 year ago

Why are flights cheaper than trains in Europe?

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Why are flights cheaper than trains in Europe?

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Solarpunk Travel@slrpnk.netEnglish · 1 year ago

Train travel is often more expensive than flying. Could taxing aviation to invest in the rail industry help change that?

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They would be cheaper, if flights had to pay VAT and taxes on fuel. The price difference is not that crazy.

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