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- Private jets are the most polluting form of transport, with emissions far exceeding regular flights.
- Private jets amplify carbon inequality, with the ultra-wealthy contributing disproportionately to emissions.
- Private jets are wasteful and unsustainable, consuming significant fuel for minimal passengers.
The global private jets fleet has more than doubled in two decades. In the post-COVID-19 pandemic years, private jet sales experienced a significant surge. This trend continued into 2021 and 2022, with many private jet manufacturers reporting record orders and deliveries. The rise of fractional ownership (a model where multiple individuals or entities each purchase a fraction of the jet and a corresponding amount of flight time) and jet card programs (prepaid access to private jet services) also led to an increase in private jet use.
Recent investigations have brought the issue into the public eye, revealing the extent of private jet use among celebrities and the super-rich. These investigations, often using private jet trackers, have shown how frequently and frivolously some individuals use these jets (with flights often lasting less than an hour), leading to public outcry and increased scrutiny. Journalists and activists have played a crucial role in highlighting this issue, using data to put private jet users on the spot and demanding accountability.
Read the full post at Greenpeace International.
