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20-02-2020, 05:51 PM
#1341
Originally Posted by Bjauck
True - carbon footprint is an issue in the absence of more efficient engines.
The related Food and produce miles is a big thing according to friends in the UK. How far does your food have to travel before reaching your plate? That would seem to work against NZ freight exports. However presumably it is not such a big thing for the current Conservative government as they have policies that will put up more barriers to trading with the EU, which is their largest and closest supplier of produce.
Yep it is becoming a big thing, wine, meat etc will eventually suffer.
In terms of tourists there already quite a few in the more enlightened countries (Scandinavia, Netherlands etc) that are swearing off air travel. Might just be a fad with all the GretaThunberg brigade, or it might become a proper thing.
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20-02-2020, 10:13 PM
#1342
Junior Member
flight shaming' is definitely a thing and growing. I was at an event recently outside Ankor Wat and a few of the Scandinavians and Germans told me they were there on the sly as they would be flight shamed for taking a vacation half way around the world. I laughed initially but they assured me its becoming quite serious.
I won't buy AIA on principal, one of the worst airports in the world for systems, public relations, directions, amenities, prices, personnel etc.
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21-02-2020, 07:19 AM
#1343
Originally Posted by Corleone
flight shaming' is definitely a thing and growing. I was at an event recently outside Ankor Wat and a few of the Scandinavians and Germans told me they were there on the sly as they would be flight shamed for taking a vacation half way around the world. I laughed initially but they assured me its becoming quite serious.
I won't buy AIA on principal, one of the worst airports in the world for systems, public relations, directions, amenities, prices, personnel etc.
Worth a read
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21-02-2020, 07:22 AM
#1344
Pilots Association man says runway condition a big worry and needs fixing big time ..on radio this morning
”When investors are euphoric, they are incapable of recognising euphoria itself “
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21-02-2020, 07:37 AM
#1345
Originally Posted by Corleone
flight shaming' is definitely a thing and growing. I was at an event recently outside Ankor Wat and a few of the Scandinavians and Germans told me they were there on the sly as they would be flight shamed for taking a vacation half wayaround the world. I laughed initially but they assured me its becoming quite serious.
I won't buy AIA on principal, one of the worst airports in the world for systems, public relations, directions, amenities, prices, personnel etc.
It is quite ironic as Europeans established their far flung Empires creating massive overseas trade and population links. I wonder how long Northern Europeans will put up without enjoying their package holidays to the Mediterranean? The Cornish Riviera anyone? I guess the Germans could bail out Greece again, if it gets fewer Northern European tourist dollars as a result of the effect of flight shaming?
I have always had a good experience at AIA - I have had worse times at overseas airports. I think I remain critical as a customer despite being a share holder.
Last edited by Bjauck; 21-02-2020 at 07:56 AM.
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21-02-2020, 11:55 AM
#1346
Originally Posted by Bjauck
The Cornish Riviera anyone?
Yes please, can't beat it.
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21-02-2020, 12:23 PM
#1347
Originally Posted by winner69
Pilots Association man says runway condition a big worry and needs fixing big time ..on radio this morning
Poor example of monopoly charging like a wounded bull and not even getting the basics right. Domestic terminal has deteriorated to a disgraceful standard and just like the runway the carpark is breaking apart all over the place and they have the nerve to charge over $50 a day just to park within a few minutes walk to the domestic terminal. No wonder the airlines are complaining about landing fees, I'm certainly not impressed with fees they charge me for my car !
Last edited by Beagle; 21-02-2020 at 12:24 PM.
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21-02-2020, 02:02 PM
#1348
Originally Posted by ratkin
Yes please, can't beat it.
You must have had a different experience to mine! Nice villages but Jumpers in June!
Last edited by Bjauck; 21-02-2020 at 02:03 PM.
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21-02-2020, 07:50 PM
#1349
Originally Posted by Bjauck
You must have had a different experience to mine! Nice villages but Jumpers in June!
I am from there, love the wild weather, very atmospheric place
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21-02-2020, 08:20 PM
#1350
Originally Posted by ratkin
I am from there, love the wild weather, very atmospheric place
Ratkin, You ever been to Percuil …. just down the road from Portscatho …. or across the river from St Mawes
Last edited by winner69; 22-02-2020 at 11:06 AM.
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