Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low-cost airline known for its bright yellow planes and deep discount fares said Saturday it has started winding down operations.
A lot of people! Check out the flight distance distribution charted here. (old, 2009-ish data) Big part of the problem. Having to be “on” the whole time while you’re driving isn’t freedom, it sucks. It’s why people want trains. And in their absence they fly.
Okay well that’s dumb and I don’t know why people do that. When you account for getting to the airport early, getting through security, boarding, taking off and landing, etc., you really don’t even save much time if any over taking a bus or a train. Plus it’s more of a hassle.
Also, that still doesn’t change the fact that medium-haul and long-haul flights are lower emissions per passenger than several other modes of transport including car and ship. It’s still the most eco-friendly way to cross an ocean.
A lot of people! Check out the flight distance distribution charted here. (old, 2009-ish data) Big part of the problem. Having to be “on” the whole time while you’re driving isn’t freedom, it sucks. It’s why people want trains. And in their absence they fly.
That problem is already solved in most places by having trains and bus routes.
Yeah… and still short and ultra short haul flights are extremely common.
Okay well that’s dumb and I don’t know why people do that. When you account for getting to the airport early, getting through security, boarding, taking off and landing, etc., you really don’t even save much time if any over taking a bus or a train. Plus it’s more of a hassle.
Also, that still doesn’t change the fact that medium-haul and long-haul flights are lower emissions per passenger than several other modes of transport including car and ship. It’s still the most eco-friendly way to cross an ocean.