The Call for a Frequent Flying Levy
In October 2024, Stay Grounded published new research on the feasibility of a new progressive climate measure: A Frequent Flying Levy. A webinar on November 7th presented the most important findings, with inputs from Magdalena Heuwieser (Stay Grounded), Alex Chapman...
Tourism is destroying the planet – here’s how we fix it.
The recent floods in Spain starkly illustrate the climate crisis’s impact, notably affecting regions where residents have protested against mass tourism’s detrimental effects. This juxtaposition highlights tourism’s potential harm to our planet. However, tourism can also support vulnerable communities facing climate challenges. The Travel Foundation’s report, “Climate Justice in Tourism: An Introductory Guide,” explores this potential.
International silent disco demands European night train network
The world’s first international silent disco took place on the evening of October 25th 2024 across 10 European main stations demanding a night train network for the continent. People danced to music in their pyjamas at stations from Lisbon to Copenhagen .
Europe-wide frequent flying levy would raise €64bn without any cost to majority of people
Research published today analyses the feasibility and impact of a frequent flying levy in Europe. Aviation emissions would drop by 21%, mainly caused by just 5% of people flying less. 90 organisations and 47 academics have signed a public statement also released...
No to prolonging the EU jet fuel tax exemption
The EU is currently discussing a 20-year prolongation of jet fuel tax exemption, proposed by the Orban EU presidency
New International Day for the Ban on Night Flights at Airports
PRESS CONTACT: Magdalena Heuwieser, +43670 353 43 11, [email protected] 130 initiatives from 15 countries have declared September 13th as the "International Day for the Ban on Night Flights at Airports". The declaration signed by the initiatives states:...
No Aviation Week: Stay Grounded members denounce aviation event in Barcelona
Originally published in Catalan We call for the cancellation of the Aviation Week, a clear example of the connections between colonialism, racism, militarism, and the destruction of the planet and our cities! On October 23-24, the Aviation Week (MRO) will take place...
Schiphol flight cap insufficient, say campaigners
PRESS CONTACTS: Hannah Lawrence, (+43) 0670 550 09 34, [email protected] The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (I&W) has announced a series of measures to reduce noise pollution around Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These include a lesser...
Oil Kills: Global Uprising Grounds Flights, Demands End to Fossil Fuels
Over several weeks, activists across Europe, North America, and Africa took bold action under the banner "Oil Kills," targeting airports and demanding a treaty to phase out fossil fuels by 2030. These actions highlighted aviation as a critical component of the global...
100% “SAF” Flight Ad Ban Shows it to be a Marketing Gimmick
PRESS CONTACT: Hannah Lawrence, (+43) 0670 550 09 34, [email protected] The UK’s advertising regulator, the ASA, has banned Virgin Atlantic’s advert for its 100% so-called “SAF” flight back in November for being misleading. The airline has been heavily...