Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people the freedom to travel further. However, others think this leads to environmental problems, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

With the ever-advancing development in the aviation industry, higher availability of

air

travel has lowered the price of

air

tickets

. Whether or not a cut in price is necessary has sparked off a heated debate, as some convey that cheap

air

tickets

provide the majority with the opportunity to explore the world, while others question the surge in

this

means of commute would give rise to a plethora of environmental issues and

thus

support a rise in price. Given the pros and cons, I agree that travelling by

air

should be affordable, and I will examine the benefits of travelling for personal development and the adverse effect it brings

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the environment. In terms of the positive consequences of having cheap flight

tickets

, it supports well-rounded personal growth and self-discovery via long-haul travel. Having been exposed to the other side of the world, travellers are immersed in a different style of living. Throughout their journey, not only can they improve a wide range of personal traits,

such

as interpersonal and problem-solving skills, but

also

experience and reap the positive aspects of others' cultures.

For example

, western foreigners are often amazed by the idea of Confucianism which greatly emphasizes respect and self-reflection.

Therefore

, being able to travel with more affordable

tickets

widens one's horizon and alleviates his or her connotation. Despite the fact that cheap flying is beneficial to people from different walks of life, there are some devastating downsides brought by the rise of aeroplane use. Transportation of all modes has been said to be one of the culprits of global warming. In fact, transporting by flights contributes to significant exhaust gas production which hampers nature by adding to the burden of climate change.

Besides

, more alarming problems are

also

caused,

for instance

, acid rain and depletion of fossil fuels.

Consequently

, it is reasonable that some activists might want to discourage people from taking planes by increasing the fee in order to save the world. Having discussed the advantages and disadvantages of inexpensive boarding passes, I am inclined to the idea of offering cheaper

tickets

as it allows more people to explore the hidden gems around the globe and

thus

narrows the gap between the affluent and the underprivileged. Still, we cannot ignore the fact that it harms the environment in an array of ways. It is believed that as long as the government and entrepreneurs start to develop reusable energy and establish environmental-saving policies while the general public adopts more environmentally friendly daily habits, our future generations can still enjoy travelling and the beauty of nature.