Environmental watchdog calls for £40 tax on flights
The royal commission on environmental pollution told the transport secretary, Alistair Darling, that his expansion policy was "deeply flawed". A scathing report said ministers showed "little sign of having recognised" the atmospheric havoc wreaked by aircraft.
It advocated a freeze on airport expansion, together with a tax of between £40 and £100 on every ticket, which would double the price of many journeys. Sir Tom Blundell, the commission's chairman, said: "We believe we should restrict airport development, rather than just expand in response to demand."
Hey, they've been gunning for every other aspect of the good life so it comes as no surprise that travel is on the hit-list. I'd love to start a website that tracks the travel & consumption habits of these wonks who think we should make all the sacrifices.