Nov 13, 2019

Flight shame gives way to the night train

Inflation ticked up in October. Fed Chair Jerome Powell appears before Congress. Flygskam, or "flight shaming," even has airlines promoting greener travel.

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Airlines face a new threat: the climate-conscious train traveler

by Rebecca Rosman

Nov 13, 2019

According to a recent survey, one in five travelers say they are flying less out of concern for the environment. Should airlines be worried?

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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