short-haul

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"A European rail system needs simple bookings, reliable connections, and clear rights for passengers. Only then will rail become a genuine European alternative to short-haul flights."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday that it will end its complimentary snack and beverage service on short-haul flights starting May 19.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

On short-haul services within Europe, however, the impact on fares has been a lot more muted so far.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

On Tuesday, Germany’s Lufthansa said it would cancel some European routes and 20,000 short-haul flights scheduled until October in a bid to ration jet fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Much of this short-haul freight can be carried on the highways by motor trucks.

From Return-Loads Bureaus To Save Waste In Transportation by United States. Council of National Defense. Highway Transport Committee