France has become the first country to legally ban select short-haul flights, requiring a train alternative of 2.5 hours or less to exist. The ban was part of a 2020 agreement between the French government and Air France to meet environmental targets. However, environmentalists believe the ban has been watered down too much. The ban does not cover flights between certain cities, connecting flights from outside France, or private jets. Despite its limitations, the ban is considered a step in the right direction by Greenpeace France. The government plans to review and potentially expand the ban in three years. The French government is also considering increasing charges on private jets from 2024.