18,000 Empty Flights

<p>“Ok, so I’ve heard, but not checked the accuracy of the data, that Brussels Airlines run 3000 empty flights to maintain take-off and landing slots. Then again, Lufthansa run 18,000. You mentioned Stuart, that a whistle-blower at an English airport, told you the super-rich were chartering large planes to fly them around the world, alone. Just them, and the crew on the flight. Is this really the actions of a civilised society, guided by science and not capital?".</p> <p>In this podcast you never know what itch the conversation Stuart and William have is going to scratch, and this episode where they discuss, digest, and explore a question from listener Roman in Slovakia is no exception.</p> <p>During this episode an&nbsp;'<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/brussels-airlines-empty-flights-lufthansa-b1987187.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Independent' article about empty flights is mentioned</a>&nbsp;which backs up Roman's question. We also mention <a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flightradar24</a>,&nbsp;a global flight tracking service, that provides you with real-time information about thousands of aircraft around the world, at any given moment in time.</p> <p>Also, in this episode we mention <a href="https://tommysoutdoors.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tommy's Outdoors</a>&nbsp;podcast.</p> <p>Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve into or debate? Send us an email <a href="mailto:thepeoplescountryside@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thepeoplescountryside@gmail.com</a> with your name, where you're listening from, and your question.<br> <br> Or you can record your question in your own voice by going to <a href="https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/thepeoplescountryside/message</a><br> <br> Support this work through Patreon or just 'follow' so you don't