As private jet flights soar in Switzerland, so do their CO2 emissions
Private jet flights and their emissions have soared in recent years, and Switzerland is one of the top destinations for the heavy-polluting planes.
The small Alpine state is a magnet for ultra-wealthy jet travellers, especially in winter when they fly to luxury resorts. On a clear late-January morning, a steady stream of private jets descends through the narrow snow-capped valley to Engadine Airport, one of Europe’s highest airports (1,707 metr...
