How much does it cost to charter a private plane? - Rachel Yang

Look into the financial and environmental costs of taking a private jet, and find out what can be done to reduce aviation emissions.

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Across 2023 and 2024, one internationally renowned musician flew their private jet 396 times in 365 days. Figures like this aren’t uncommon among the world’s richest jetsetters— in fact, this frequent flier probably isn’t even the celebrity you’re thinking of. So, what’s the price tag for this high flying lifestyle? Rachel Yang digs into the financial and environmental costs of flying private.

Lesson by Rachel Yang, directed by Laura Jayne Hodkin.

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