Research: 'Dutch have no shame in flying'
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has commissioned a study into the attitude of Dutch people towards aviation. This research, conducted by Motivaction, provides insight into how Dutch people think about flying, possible policy measures and the current and future flying behavior of Dutch people.
Recent research shows a growing interest in air travel for personal purposes. The urge to fly seems to be back to pre-pandemic levels. At least 10% even expect to fly more than before. It is remarkable that only a small proportion of air travelers feel guilty about flying.
The general support for aviation remains stable with a 6,4 on a scale of 1 to 10, according to Motivaction. Yet there is a slight decrease in the positive perception of aviation, from 71% last year to 66% this year. KLM is still a prominent name in the aviation sector.
Another interesting finding is the decline in the number of supporters of aviation downsizing. While half of respondents supported a contraction last year, this has now fallen to 44%. Less than half of those surveyed support shrinkage for Schiphol. A large majority would consider traveling abroad, especially if it is cheaper, more accessible, or reduces the overall flying time.
Opinions about the flight tax are divided: 29% are against a higher flight tax, while 40% are in favor. This number of opponents has increased by 3% since last year. There is more support for a flight tax for passengers who take up more space during the flight.
Important findings from the research are:
- General attitude towards aviation: A majority of Dutch people are positive about aviation, although this percentage has decreased slightly compared to 2022.
- Proponents of downsizing in aviation: A significant portion of people are in favor of reducing aviation, mainly due to concerns about environmental pollution and noise pollution. This number has decreased slightly since 2022.
- Proponents of growth in aviation: There are those who support growth in aviation, often because of the economic benefits.
- Flight routes: There is more support for flying over urban areas than over nature reserves. People also support direct flights which can help reduce CO2 emissions, even if it causes more noise pollution.
- Durability: There is a lot of support for making aviation more sustainable, such as by flying cleaner and using technological innovations. However, a minority supports measures that make flying more expensive, such as more expensive tickets or a voluntary contribution for CO2 compensation.
- Embarrassment and nuisance experience: Shame about flying does not seem to be common among respondents. Flying is a predominantly positive experience, and the nuisance experience around airports appears to be decreasing.
- Alternative travel options: Support for moving flights to regional airports has declined. Support for the use of short-distance trains has increased.
The results of this research will be used in drawing up and developing aviation policy.
Source: https://open.overheid.nl/documenten/dpc-8b97c3fe9229751e177754677f6e410a08b8e805/pdf
Flight shame is another new word.
Look at what flies every day.
https://www.flightradar24.com/51.47,0.46/4
And that is why the hardworking Dutchman should not be allowed to fly once a year.
It seems that Calvinism is reigning supreme again.
I think this has little or nothing to do with Calvinism and everything to do with the "woke and climate madness", but that's my humble Calvinist opinion. It's wonderful to be in Thailand again and to fly there if I want to.
How else am I supposed to get to our family in Thailand?
There is no bus or train connection.
And yes, they do everything to give you a guilt complex.
Pushing up prices under the guise of environmental protection and taking a lot of money from citizens.
Gr. Arno
Fly shame Ridiculous
If I want to fly, I will
The fastest way of transport
Fly to Thailand if you love nature. You burn approximately 270 liters of kerosene per passenger. If you go by car you would use 875 liters of petrol. Airline tax is just bullying citizens, just like so many nonsensical taxes.
A nonsensical word. Especially since our left-wing politicians have a big fuss about the environment, but fly to Dubai in large numbers to whine about the climate.
D66 in particular wants to make flying impossible for ordinary citizens, except themselves. Smaller capacity at Schiphol, Disproportionately high flight tax, etc. Local residents complaining about a large airport in their area, while Schiphol has been there for over 100 years, etc.
I can still imagine that with regard to flights to Paris, Brussels, Luxembourg. But I think for the clientele of this forum, flying shame is nonsense. How else are they supposed to travel to their home, loved one, family? By boat?
Left-wing climate pushers know how to say it well, without really delving into the matter, but only to score points in the media.
Biofuel for aircraft is coming; first flights have been made, more progress is coming. In fifty years you will be flying on electricity. Or will it be teleportation?
Long flights are simply not possible by train; You can take the train from NL to TH, but that will take more than a week. By the way, it is quite an adventure and when I was younger I would do it once. You can also go by boat; There are freighters with passenger cabins, but they are as expensive as a first class airline ticket. By the way, also an adventure!
Long-distance travel is for everyone and no one has to be ashamed of a long flight. But short distances? No, that can really be done differently.
Fortunately, there is no such thing as teleportation of people or living beings. Otherwise, many aviation people would become unemployed.
Airplanes are becoming increasingly economical and using fuel more and more effectively. Because I come from that industry myself, I also know that this is one of the largest cost factors for airlines, and that one can also save enormously by using more efficient aircraft.
Flying for shorter distances is also nonsense. Check-in, luggage transfer, and the journey to and from the airport are often longer than the flight.
Already in the 90s, Lufthansa had its own trains that ran from Frankfurt to Cologne and Düsseldorf. You had a service right on board and you got to your destination faster than flying the same route.
I have no “shame of flying”.
I haven't owned a car for 12 years, only a few bicycles.
As a result, I hope there is a balance between my flying & cycling!
When people talk to me about my flying behavior, I usually say that the plane is leaving anyway; even without me.