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Air transport: despite the climate crisis, low-cost companies continue their offensive
In France, almost one in two passengers flies with a low-cost airline. If low prices push users to fly more, companies assume their pricing policies despite the climate crisis. – (France 2)
In France, almost one in two passengers flies with a low-cost airline. If low prices push users to fly more, companies assume their pricing policies despite the climate crisis.
Despite the climate crisis, low-cost airlines continue to thrive. Their low prices are accused of pushing us to fly more, and the companies take responsibility. In the suburbs of Barcelona, Spain, one of these companies agreed to open its doors to France Télévisions teams. Vueling planes carry out up to 10 flights per day. The call price to fill them out is 25 euros. Despite the climate emergency, the company does not intend to change its pricing strategy.
The emissions of the three biggest players in the sector
For France Télévisions, the NGO Transport & Environment analyzed the CO2 emissions of the three biggest players in the sector. Ryanair, Easyjet and Wizz Air emitted 28 million tonnes of CO2 in Europe in 2023. A historic record for pollution, despite more efficient and less kerosene-consuming planes. Today in France, almost one in two passengers flies with a low-cost airline. It was one in three before Covid.
