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

Germany’s Deutsche Lufthansa already said it would cut 20,000 short-haul flights from its schedule through October, while Dutch airline KLM canceled 160 flights to and from Amsterdam for May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

German airline Lufthansa announced on Tuesday it will cut 20,000 European short-haul flights over the summer, while other airlines have raised ticket prices to tackle the soaring fuel prices.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

In 1971 railroads carried by far the greatest volume of long-distance freight and passenger traffic, but highway transport was supplanting them in short-haul traffic of both types.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.