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Old 14th Sep 2009, 19:40
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Why not incentivise airlines to upgrade to newer, fuel efficient airliners ...
Do you mean cash for clunkers? What an interesting idea ... but haven't I heard that somewhere else recently?

Seriously, it doesn't matter if we believe that GW is there or not, is caused by mankind or not is irrelevant. The policols have decided that it is - that is the reality the industry has to deal with.

Seeing as the vast majority (if not all) the growth in aviation in the UK is driven by one sector, perhaps the UK should introduce a 'minimum' fare. Say £100 one-way. Any fare lower than that would be taxed until it reaches £100. No doubt that would reduce (or kill) any growth in UK aviation - which would meet the goals of the politicians. Who knows, this might have some interesting consequences - like the rebundling of 'optional' charges back into the fare.
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