Prijs vliegticket door het dak: 'Toch blijven toestellen volgeboekt'

In 2026, the cost of flying will rise rapidly due to expensive kerosene and geopolitical tensions. Tickets will become significantly more expensive, hitting travelers directly in the wallet. But how dependent are we actually on flying, and what happens if it becomes unaffordable? In this episode of *Het Grote Plaatje*, presenter Rens de Jong, macroeconomist Han de Jong, and mobility expert Carlo van de Weijer delve into the world behind aviation and its impact on the global economy. Despite price increases and climate debates, flying does not seem to be disappearing. Alternatives such as trains and electric flying have limited scalability, while global demand continues to grow. The real solution may lie in sustainable fuels, but these are still in their infancy. The big question: can we ever truly make flying sustainable without giving it up? #BNR #TheBigPicture #Economy #Flying #FlightTickets #Kerosene [Summary written by AI and verified by humans] Thumbnail: Adobe Stock Need more BNR in your life? Then also check out our podcasts and articles: https://www.bnr.nl/ Follow us on other social media as well: Instagram:   / bnrnieuwsradio   TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZML5nvq2A/ Twitter:   / bnr   Facebook:   / bnr.nieuwsradio   LinkedIn:   / bnr-nieuwsradio   Download the BNR app: https://www.bnr.nl/app