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Climate campaigners condemn ‘joy flights’ for travellers who miss flying – The Guardian
Rise in scenic round-trips by air in Australia and Asia is ‘insanity,’ say environmentalists
Environmental campaigners have condemned the rise of scenic joy flights aimed at passengers missing the excitement of travel.
Tickets for a seven-hour round trip from Sydney with Qantas sold out within 10 minutes, making it one of the airlines fastest selling flights ever. Seat prices on the 10 October flight range from A$787 (£607) economy to $3,787 for first class.
Using 787 Dreamliner aircraft usually employed for long-haul international flights, Qantas Great Southern Land flight will fly a…
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