The country of France has been cleared by the European Union to ban specific air travel routes from the Orly Airport near Paris.
France is continuing its policy efforts to limit commercial air travel by banning three major air routes—between Paris’s Orly airport and the French cities of Lyon, Nantes, and Bordeaux.
Ben Adler reports for Yahoo News on the latest developments in the country’s efforts to minimize air travel for short flights or where rail travel is available.
The policy, first proposed on the recommendation of a citizens' assembly, was cleared for adoption by the European Commission after opposition by French airports and airline lobbyists, explains Adler.
Planetizen has checked in with France and other countries in Europe as they limit air travel in favor of rail travel in the name of climate policy on several occasions over the years.
- Flight-Free Movement Grows in Europe (December 2021)
- Intercity High-Speed Rail Outlasts Italy's National Airline (October 2021)
- France to Ban Flights for Trips That Can Be Made by Train (April 2021)
- Train Travel Gains Popularity as 'Flight Shame' Trends in Europe (August 2019)
- French 'EcoTax' Targets Air Travel to Benefit Rail Network (July 2019)
Adler’s article, linked below, provides more information on where air travel fits into the overall climate change mitigation picture.
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