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ObiWomKenobi-
Sure, I had the same problems when I wanted to travel from Scotland to Exeter and the train was more expensive than the plane, but I would have been claiming it back off the taxpayer. Decided it was better to take the train but it was hard to decide what my priorities were. No doubt Daily Mail types would be raging. (Took 9 hours)
Again if the true cost was reflected through a carbon tax or something these decisions wouldn't have to be made. Air transport companies would be forced to improve their planes or die off. It is a fucking disgrace that planes or long individual car journeys are ever cheaper than buses or trains, both in terms of our complete failure to tackle climate change and the appalling state of our public transport.
frankenbike
If people are forced to move away from their families for economic reasons and then travel back and forth that is not their fault, it's a problem with society/business at large. We wouldn't have this problem if we had a carbon tax or cap & trade or something. You could move away from your family but you pay the environmental cost when you travel. If the salary increase is worth the increased cost of travel then it makes sense to move, otherwise stay where you are. Job done. A direct financial cost is the best way to make people aware of the impacts of their choices.
I dispute that flying within the UK is necessary.
Sorry if I overreacted!