The study reveals that just 0.003% of the population—private jet owners—are responsible for 15.6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2023, reflecting an alarming 46% increase since 2019.
Professor Gössling stated, 'We have many individuals among the very wealthy with outsized carbon footprints,' emphasizing the stark disparity between rich and poor in terms of climate impact.
Last year, pop stars and billionaires flew for nearly 26,000 hours, with almost half of these flights covering less than 310 miles, indicating potentially avoidable environmental harm.
With each flight emitting about 3.6 tonnes of CO2—comparable to an average Briton's total emissions for a year—the study underscores the environmental irresponsibility of frequent private jet use.
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