The article says that “flight shame” has lost power after the pandemic travel boom. Why do you think people returned to flying so quickly: freedom, habit, cheap flights, family, or “revenge travel”?, Many people care about climate change, but still fly for holidays. Is this hypocrisy, normal human weakness, or a sign that individual choices are too small to solve the problem?, Passenger traffic in European airports returned to pre-Covid levels in early 2024, driven by leisure and family travel. Should we see this as economic recovery or as a warning sign for the climate?, The aviation industry reframed “flight shame” as “flight-shaming,” making it sound judgmental and snobbish. How does changing the language change the debate?, The article mentions policies people support, such as making airlines publish their environmental impact and making train tickets as cheap as flights. Which would change behaviour more: better information, cheaper trains, or higher flight taxes?, Should frequent flyers and private jet users face stricter rules than people who fly once a year to see family? Where is the line between fair climate policy and unfair moral policing?, If tourism creates jobs but also increases emissions and pressure on local communities, who should have more power in travel decisions: tourists, local residents, governments, or travel companies?, Looking ahead, what would a “good tourist” look like in a climate crisis: someone who flies less, stays longer, pays more, chooses trains, avoids hotspots, or supports local businesses? Why?

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