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How is flight shaming affecting the aviation industry?

Flight shaming is a growing trend. As we become more aware of the damage that emissions are doin...

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17.22 16 Jul 2019


How is flight shaming affecting the aviation industry?


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17.22 16 Jul 2019


Flight shaming is a growing trend.

As we become more aware of the damage that emissions are doing to the environment, and how the rate of climate change is accelerating, the airline industry has come under scrutiny.

And as a result, there is a fear that younger people in particular will rally against flying, because they are too ashamed to do it.  Passenger numbers in Sweden have reduced in the first quarter of this year.

Is the aviation industry in any danger?

Aviation analyst Alex Macheras explained to Ivan what the aviation industry feels about it.


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