Should we get rid of air miles for climate change?
Nov 27, 2022, 10:44 am
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Should we get rid of air miles for climate change?
Hi,
Never posted on this Forum before but have found good advice over the years. I've put a link to an article I read on the BBC website today discussing Frequent Flyer Programme' and their impact on the environment. Personally thought it an interesting read so thought to share it here. If this is the incorrect forum then my apologies.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/2...climate-change
ML
Never posted on this Forum before but have found good advice over the years. I've put a link to an article I read on the BBC website today discussing Frequent Flyer Programme' and their impact on the environment. Personally thought it an interesting read so thought to share it here. If this is the incorrect forum then my apologies.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/2...climate-change
ML
Dec 2, 2022, 10:25 pm
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Interesting article. Economically, it makes sense to do so. But is there the political will to do it? I doubt it.
Some states in the US have (or had) similar rules for other things. For example, Massachusetts does not allow any discounts or loyalty schemes for alcohol, on the theory that they promote excess consumption.
Another issue the article fails to mention is the principal-agent problem, where flights are often paid by an employer but the miles belong to the traveler. This is essentially a kickback that encourages people to fly more in order to get more "free" stuff at someone else's expense.
Some states in the US have (or had) similar rules for other things. For example, Massachusetts does not allow any discounts or loyalty schemes for alcohol, on the theory that they promote excess consumption.
Another issue the article fails to mention is the principal-agent problem, where flights are often paid by an employer but the miles belong to the traveler. This is essentially a kickback that encourages people to fly more in order to get more "free" stuff at someone else's expense.