[robotresearcher]

I hear you. But the first time I did a polar/Hudson Bay flight between Europe and west coast USA, I was transfixed by the view out of the window. I’m very happy to have seen that extraordinarily beautiful view.

Cameras would be some compensation, but the direct view is amazing.

Arguably not as spectacular, but I relish every city approach. The serpentine Thames as you stack over Heathrow, the mountains of Vancouver, the insane scale of Tokyo: I value fuel and cost savings, but I hope there will always be opportunities to experience these wonderful views.

[brokencode]

Planes have a huge impact on both the climate and economy, and I don’t think the joy of occasional sightseeing is a strong enough argument against pursuing efficiency gains.