Recent studies have highlighted a significant 46% increase in carbon dioxide emissions from private jets between 2019 and 2023, with annual emissions reaching 15.6 million tonnes. Research published in Communications Earth & Environment reveals that private aviation, used by a tiny fraction of the global population, contributes disproportionately to climate change, with some users emitting 500 times more CO2 than the average person. Major international events like the FIFA World Cup and COP28 have been linked to spikes in emissions due to increased private jet travel. The analysis, which involved tracking 18 million flights globally, underscores the environmental impact of private jets, especially in the US, where most are based. Calls for implementing a carbon tax on private aviation have been made to curb these emissions, which are largely driven by leisure rather than business needs. While private jets represent a small segment of total emissions, the study emphasizes the moral implications of wealth disparity in carbon footprints.