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exiguus | 7 months ago

I think there are two kinds of people: Those who fly often and those who fly a few times a year. Regular flyers know their airports, the days and vacation times. Then you can reduce to 30 minutes airport time. If you only fly a few times a year or don't know the airport well and are traveling during the vacation season, you have to play it safe. Then 1 hour of flight time can quickly add up to 4-6 hours. However, as long as airplane fuel is subsidized, few people will pay twice as much for trains, even if they are just as fast or faster and much more comfortable.

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xnx|7 months ago

> airplane fuel is subsidized,

Airplane fuel is subsidized? I thought it was taxed in the US.

orwin|7 months ago

No, you even have an international treaty enforced by the US that prevent taxes on jet fuel.