France to ban short-haul domestic flights The European Commission has approved a move to end flights of less than two and a half hours. The decision was announced on Friday. The new changes are part of the country’s Climate Act 2021. France bans short haul domestic flights
Transport Minister Clement Beaune said the private jets of the super-rich could no longer be allowed to be used while restrictions were brought in for people to deal with the energy crisis and climate change. France is considering reducing the harmful pollution of the environment by stopping domestic flights. Initially the ban will only affect routes between Paris Orly and Nantes, Lyon and Bordeaux. The new rule will also apply to connecting flights.
When the move to end short-haul domestic flights was first announced, the Union of French Airports and the European branch of Airports Council International objected. But the report of the European Air Services Regulation states that such restrictions can be introduced when a member state faces serious environmental problems.
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The ban on short-haul flights will be valid for three years. The decision must be reassessed by the Commission after three years. The Transport Minister also pointed out that the decision is an important step in reducing pollution. The Minister informed that the decision will be left for public comment and the Council of State will review it. Byun said that the matter will be presented at the meeting of European transport ministers to be held in October. France has the highest number of private jets in Europe, according to aviation data.
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