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Should domestic flights be banned?

Poll results

Should domestic flights be banned?
Support
Reject
Don't know
38%
57%
5%
PolitPro Community – 4179 respondents – 13.02.2024-19.02.2024

Poll information

Should domestic flights be banned? 38% of respondents favor banning domestic flights, while 57% oppose.

:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 4179 users of the PolitPro app during 13.02.2024-19.02.2024. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.

Pros - What's in favor?

  1. Environmental impact: Domestic flights contribute significantly to CO2 emissions and thus impact the climate. A ban could save large amounts of greenhouse gases. More use should be made of alternative and environmentally friendly means of transport such as rail, which have lower CO2 emissions.
  2. Transportation infrastructure: Domestic flights use a significant amount of transportation infrastructure, including airports and runways. A ban would allow these resources to be used for other purposes, such as expanding rail service or improving road infrastructure.
  3. Regional economy: a ban on domestic flights could result in more people reaching regional destinations by train or other modes of transportation. This would help strengthen regional economies as more travelers would use local businesses and services.

Cons - What's against it?

  1. Mobility and Accessibility: Domestic flights provide fast and efficient mobility within a country. Especially for longer distances, air travel can be a time-saving option. A ban could result in longer travel times and reduced individual mobility.
  2. Economic impact: Domestic flights are an important economic driver, creating many jobs in the aviation industry and tourism. A ban could lead to job losses and negatively impact the tourism sector. It would be important to find alternative solutions to mitigate the economic impact.
  3. Alternatives and efficiency: instead of calling for a ban on domestic flights, the focus could be on making air travel more efficient and environmentally friendly. Investing in modern and fuel-efficient aircraft technologies and promoting renewable energy in the aviation sector can reduce environmental impacts.