Policy Brief
For decision-makers in politics, media and business
Issue 2/2019
Climate protection
Measures for greater efficiency are working ▸
Air traffic control
Tackling punctuality problems across europe ▸
Aircraft data
Who gets access – customers or monopolies? ▸
Ticket sales
Finally creating more competition ▸
Short-haul flights
Indispensable for Germany’s aviation ▸
Lounge
Flying to cure the fear of flying ▸
Key messages on
climate policy
1. We take responsibility for the environment
2. Modern and efficient aircraft significantly reduce emissions
3. An internationally coordinated approach is the key to effective climate protection
4. National taxes have competition-distorting effects and can be counterproductive in terms of climate policy
5. Creating a market for alternative fuels
6. Short-haul flights are indispensable for an efficient system of hubs
7. Climate protection investments by the aviation industry require good overall conditions
8. “CO₂-neutral” flying is already possible today
