A 2021 study by Transport & Environment found that private jets are 5 to 14 times more polluting per passenger than commercial aircraft, and 50 times more polluting than trains, with European private jet CO2 emissions rising 31% between 2005 and 2019. Just 1% of people are responsible for 50% of global aviation emissions, with private jets disproportionately used for very short trips under 500km where aircraft are least fuel-efficient. The report calls for urgent decarbonization policies targeting the private jet sector, noting that high-speed train alternatives already exist on the majority of the most popular private jet routes.Open full document
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A Transport & Environment study analyzing the environmental impact of private jet travel in Europe, finding that private jets emit 5 to 14 times more CO2 per passenger than commercial planes and 50 times more than trains. The report examines the rapid growth of European private jet emissions between 2005 and 2019 and calls for a decarbonization pathway for the sector. It also highlights that private jets are disproportionately used for short-haul trips under 500km where trains are a viable alternative.