Short flights, big pollution: The private jet problem
CNN · 11 days ago
CNN
11 days ago
Between 2019 and 2023, the number of private jet flights skyrocketed by 53%. Environmentalists are raising alarms as short-haul trips — some under 300 miles — drive up carbon emissions and fuel climate inequality.
Breakdown
- Private jet miles flown rose 53% between 2019 and 2023. 10s
- Private jets emit 5 to 14 times more carbon per passenger than commercial planes. 23s
- Nearly half of private jet flights are under 300 miles. 54s
- Some airlines are adopting sustainable fuels and carbon offset programs. 2m 7s
- New aircraft designs, like Otto Aviation's, aim to cut emissions by up to 90%. 2m 18s