Increasing Air Travel Costs: Environmental and Economic Benefits

Should Flying Become More Expensive?

Drafting an argument requires clear structure. Here is an analysis of the proposition: “The government should make flying more expensive.” Do you agree?

At the moment, flying is relatively cheap, and many people choose to travel by air. However, in my opinion, flying should become more expensive.

Environmental Concerns and Flight Frequency

Firstly, flying damages the environment. I feel very strongly that we all need to fly less because planes cause so much pollution. Research has shown that people fly more when prices are low. For example, at the moment the average European takes five or six flights a year.

Funding Greener Transport Alternatives

Secondly, if the government increased the tax on air travel, it could spend more money on greener forms of transport. For example, it could improve train services, which people use every day.

Summary of Position

In conclusion, air travel is bad for the environment and people fly more when it is cheap. I think that if the government made it more expensive, it could invest the extra money in train travel. This would help to protect the environment and it would benefit more people too.

Model Response: Domestic vs. International Travel

The statement is: “It is better to travel within your own country than to go on holiday abroad.” Do you agree with this assertion?

I think that it is wonderful to travel to different countries and therefore I completely disagree with the idea that it is better to stay in your own country.

Benefits of Visiting Other Countries

I feel very strongly that we should visit as many countries as possible. If we visit another country we can learn a lot. We can learn about:

• The culture
• The people and different ways of life
• New food and a variety of music
• Customs

We can also practise a foreign language.

Improving International Relations

Another reason for visiting other countries is that it is good for relations between countries. When we know about people’s customs and culture we can understand the people better. If people travel more to other countries perhaps there will be less fighting in the world.

Final Opinion

I think it is clear that going abroad on holiday can only be good for us, and although I love my own country, I would like to visit as many different countries as I can.