French short-haul domestic flight ban comes into force. Really!

There is never a scarcity of human folly!

"France on Tuesday formally banned domestic flights on short routes that can be covered by train in less than two-and-a-half hours—a move aimed at reducing airline emissions that has also irked the industry.
Although the measure was included in a 2021 climate law and already applied in practice, some airlines had asked the European Commission to investigate whether it was legal. ..."

French short-haul flight ban comes into force