After two years, Taylor Swift’s historic Eras Tour has finally come to an end. While the tour was full of memorable moments, one aspect that many fans and haters couldn’t shake off was Taylor’s frequent use of private jets.
Between international concert tours and watching her boyfriend Travis Kelce play in the NFL, there are plenty of reasons why Taylor needs easy air travel.
Now that her tour is over, some viewers are counting how many flights the “All Too Well” singer has done all year. We also track the environmental impact of all jet fuel.
Now you have made and tasted a friendship bracelet. Read on to learn more about Taylor Swift’s private jet.
What kind of private jet does she have?
Taylor’s private plane is the Dassault Falcon 7X, which is known to provide excellent performance for both domestic and international flights. The jet reportedly costs about $54 million to operate, with annual operating costs of more than $3 million. Globe Air.
The plane can comfortably seat about 16 people and is decorated with luxurious seating, entertainment systems and a dining area.
Taylor Swift’s Private Jet Twitter Lawsuit
Compare it to the Streisand Effect. However, many fans have noticed that Taylor flies frequently on the Taylor Swift Jets (tracking) account on X (formerly Twitter).
The social media account, which has nearly 100,000 followers, regularly shares flight maps of Taylor’s travels. It also includes approximate flight time, jet fuel used, jet fuel cost, and carbon emissions.
In December 2023, Taylor’s lawyers sent a cease-and-desist letter to Jack Sweeney, who ran the account. They warned that stalkers could help find out where the pop star is at any time. CBS News.
Jack’s attorney responded to the lawsuit by pointing out that the information was publicly available and classified as protected speech. The account claims that information is only shared for 24 hours after the flight.
look what you did to me pic.twitter.com/kETxWamSP3
— Jack Sweeney (@Jxck_Sweeney) February 19, 2024
In February 2024, Jack posted a response to the lawsuit and quoted Taylor’s song in a tweet. “Look what you’ve done to me,” he wrote. Jack also shared Elon Musk’s use of his private jet and faced similar legal threats from him.
How did environmentalists react to Taylor Swift’s private jet use?
Many environmentalists believe Taylor should calm down on private flights. The singer reportedly bought twice the amount of carbon credits needed for his tour. Globe Air.
Nonetheless, some have criticized the carbon emissions response. Callum Barrell, professor of political thought at Northeastern University, said: Northeastern Global News He considers that approach “lazy.”
“The fact is she’s washing her hands of it and saying, ‘Well, it’s okay because we have carbon credits.’ Basically, I think it’s unfriendly and lazy to pay extra to emit all this carbon,” he said.
In June 2024, climate activist Just Stop Oil sent a message to Taylor by spray-painting a jet parked at the same facility Taylor uses. D.W. Police later confirmed the singer’s plane was never there.
Aside from activists, Taylor’s use of the jet has also sparked controversy within the Swiftie community. Scrolling through fan groups on Reddit, there are tons of discussions about her use of flights.
While many believe she uses private jets excessively, some point out that normal air travel would be difficult due to Taylor’s level of fame.
The latest on her private jet
Now that the Eras Tour has wrapped, people are looking into how much Taylor has flown in 2024. The “Anti Hero” singer has reportedly logged 225 hours of flight time this year. quartz.
The outlet also reported that Taylor’s plane used more than 80,000 gallons of jet fuel and generated 768 tons of carbon emissions.
It’s unclear what the future holds for Taylor’s use of private jets, but now that the Eras Tour is complete, she doesn’t have to fly to multiple cities to perform on a regular basis.
