Are they a blind spot in Ireland’s climate goals?
As Christmas flights approach, let’s talk about aviation emissions: Are they a blind spot in Ireland’s climate goals?
What’s happening? (Departure flights 2013-2023)
1. Air travel demand takes off by 68%, reaching 32 billion passenger-kilometres
2. Short-range flights climb by 29%, medium and long-range soar by over 70%
3. Occupied seats increase by 4-24%
4. Air travel per capita in Ireland is twice the EU average (the gap grows)
5. Irish air passengers fly further & further than 10 years ago
