Ban air miles schemes to discourage excessive flying and combat climate change

The video discusses the environmental impact of frequent flyer programs, highlighting calls to ban air miles schemes that encourage excessive flying. Rob Burgess, a frequent flyer expert, explains how these schemes are designed to shift customer loyalty between airlines rather than increase flying. A report by the Climate Change Committee suggests that a small percentage of the population accounts for most flights, and proposes a frequent flyer levy to curb excessive flying. The report aims to target frequent flyers without affecting average travelers, while airlines worry about losing lucrative customers.

What is one of the main reasons for the calls to ban air miles schemes?

• To increase airline profits

• To encourage more people to fly

• To reduce excessive flying and pollution

• To promote tourism

According to the report, what percentage of UK flights are taken by just 15% of the population?

• 50%

• 70%

• 30%

• 90%

What is the estimated increase in aviation demand in the UK by 2050?

• 10%

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

What is one of the proposed measures to reduce frequent flying?

• Increasing flight frequency

• Reducing flight prices

• Introducing a frequent flyer levy

• Offering more air miles

How might airlines be affected by scrapping loyalty schemes and introducing levies?

• They would increase their profits

• They might lose long-term lucrative customers

• They could gain more customers

• They would have more flights