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How much does it cost to fly private?

Rachel Yang · TED

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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. [Directed by Laura Jayne Hodkin, narrated by Bethany Cutmore-Scott, music by Jarrett Farkas].

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Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Rachel Yang
Year
2025
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Earth and environment, Economics, Teaching and learning
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TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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