04-18-2021, 08:18 AM
(04-17-2021, 10:46 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(04-17-2021, 10:36 PM)plam Wrote: I think the ULCC business model is terrible for climate and for passengers. But it's got to be profitable with the hidden charges since it operates successfully in Europe. And Flair is definitely that.
While I personally prefer a full-service airline, I'll say that the ULCC model isn't any worse for the climate as such. If anything, flying a few more pax for the same amount of fuel is probably a bit better. What is potentially not good, though, is excessive growth (however that is defined!) in air travel, and ULCC pricing might certainly encourage that.
I'm confused, you ay that it isn't any worse for the climate, then you explain how it is worse for the climate?
ULCC does fly passengers more efficiently, is worse for the climate because it lowers the cost of flying, which ultimately drives more flights.
That being said, I'm not saying that the ULCC business CAN'T be successful, just that it is an extremely high risk venture. Our government should not be putting a lot of money into a high risk venture like that.