So, without the shift in fuel the emissions would be 2% higher? Why is that not a good thing?
Yes, we want total emissions lower, but without the efuel emissions would have been even higher.
But the International Air Transport Assn. expects air travel to climb 6%
is that right
Compare money spent on roads, airplanes, and trains per-passenger and you might find the answer there. Outside of China.
6% doesnt feel far enough off the ground…
i was expecting a downturn tbh
6% increase in people flying seems very economically optimistic to me
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