Flying (air travel) already is something only for the privileged, so what's new?

Airlines are claiming that 'net zero mandates' around so-called 'SAF' will push the costs of aviation much higher and price air travel so only the elite/executive class can afford it.

Here in Oz that's already the case 8-)

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

Cost be damned. The sheer inconvenience of the airport these days makes it intolerable to fly. You spend more time in security and waiting at both ends than it takes to drive or take a train..Add the cost of a trip to and from the airport and I will just stay home if I canrt find another way.😷

zonavar68 · 56-60, M

@whowasthatmaskedman Domestic air travel is certainly a nightmare due to all that. I think the thrust (!) of the news report I read was more about international travel, esp for Australia as we can't drive to other countries. But in general the cost of aviation will go up organically anyway I feel since eventually oil runs out and production of fuel (inc kerosene) slows down or stops.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@zonavar68 I accept that.. And in the unlikely event I ever travel OS again it will be by ship. (My favourite method of travel anyway..)😷