The measure, which comes into effect on July 1, fits into the country’s broader strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from air travel by 30% by 2030. Cities such as Paris, Florence, Leipzig and Salzburg are among the “train only” destinations.
The Federal Personnel Office said on Thursday that even if the journey time were longer, government officials would have to travel by train if that option were shorter than taking a flight.
Otherwise, air travel should be carried out on the cheapest-available economy-class fare. Upgrading to business class is possible for direct flights exceeding nine hours, or flights with layovers exceeding 11 hours.
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EU Commission president says Swiss-EU deal is ‘historic’ agreement
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The Swiss parliament has moved to impose an environmental tax on airline tickets, as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Should academics be taking the plane for short trips?
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The University of Basel is considering a proposal for students to take the train rather than fly for short-haul academic trips.
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