A number of European countries have been asking their citizens to avoid short-haul flights between their countries.
It’s not just an environmental concern, but it’s one of efficiency.
A small 737 or Airbus flying between London and Paris, or between Amsterdam and Vienna, takes up the same gate space as a jumbo jet and needs the same separation in the skies.
Now, there’s an economic case to avoid short-haul flights.
For example, a coach ticket from Vienna to Paris can be as high as $350. However, a sleeper train starts at only $105 for private sleepers, breakfast delivery, private toilets, and showers.
