A list of the world’s most expensive cities has seen Singapore tie with New York for top spot.
Meanwhile, there is more concern about Qatar’s environmental credentials, with an estimated 500 flights a day ferrying fans to the World Cup from nearby countries.
Elsewhre, Airbus’s chief warns decarbonisation may take longer due to the unavailability of sustainable fuels.
Here are Thursday’s key travel headlines making national bulletins (1 December).
New York and Singapore are world’s most expensive cities
New York was the world’s most expensive metropolis in 2022, sharing the unwanted title with Singapore, as soaring energy prices doubled inflation. Last year’s leader Tel Aviv dropped to third, while Sydney crept into the top 10, the Economist’ Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living report found. (The Guardian)
Qatar shuttle flights cast doubt on World Cup carbon neutrality
An estimated 500 flights a day are ferrying fans to the World Cup in Qatar due to an acute shortage of hotel rooms, with Dubai offering 120 alone. The environmental cost has come under scrutiny, with Carbon Market Watch saying their use shows the pledge to make the tournament carbon neutral was never serious. (BBC News)
Airbus boss warns of decarbonising delay
The launch of commercial flights designed to reduce aviation’s damaging impact on the climate could be delayed by a shortage of net zero fuels, the chief executive of Airbus has warned. Guillaume Faury said he had concerns about the pace of investment in facilities to produce “green” hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel. (The Guardian)
Eurostar faces pre-Christmas strikes
Security staff at Eurostar in London have announced four days of strikes in the run-up to Christmas. The RMT rail union said members would strike on December 16, 18, 22 and 23. The union said that some of the striking staff earned as little as £10.66 an hour and had been offered a below-inflation pay rise. (Financial Times)
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