Open Skies – Good news?
So it looks like we are backing the “open skies” aviation deal which will liberalise transatlantic air travel. Well, hip hip hooray!
Whilst this will is undoubtedly be seen as good news for those in the travel industry and should lead to cheaper (at least in cash terms) airfares, I wonder what the implications will be for the environment both in terms of emissions and the quality of life for people leaving near and travelling to and from airports.
According to the BBC website, officials said the agreement could generate 26 million more airline passengers over the next 5 years.
Forgive me for not opening up the champagne.