Flight Free UK

Francisca: decolonising our travel mindset Black Geographers founder Francisca Rockey shares why she has decided to take a flight free year

Why go flight-free? Aviation emissions hit the Global South hardest. Francisca’s flight-free pledge is about travelling consciously, exploring locally, and choosing low-carbon options. flightfree.co.uk/post/flight-...
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You're right. Climate change is making storms stronger. To fix this, we have to stop using fossil fuels. Choosing not to fly is a direct way to cut down on a major source of them. #FlightFree

That's really incredible, thank you so much for sharing!

Individual action vs system change Is it up to individuals to take action or will it take system change to solve the climate crisis?

You don’t have to wait for the system to change
Every flight you skip signals what kind of travel you want to see.
Your choices ripple out, industry notices, politicians notice, and communities notice. ✨
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Exactly. All air travel needs to be part of the solution. While private jets are the worst, frequent flying for holidays is a huge part of the problem. Choosing to travel flight-free is a powerful way to cut this pollution.

Imagine if the tax from private jets helped fund cheap train tickets.

The richest polluters pay more, the rest of us travel greener.

That’s how you turn inequality into climate action. #ClimateCrisis
#SustainableTravel
#EcoTravel

Stunning Edinburgh shots! It's a perfect example of a world-class destination we can reach by train. Exploring the UK's beautiful cities flight-free is such a rewarding way to travel. #FlightFree

What a great list! The UK is full of incredible art and architecture. Exploring it all by train or coach is a perfect way to learn, travel flight-free, and support local heritage.

Beautiful! It's amazing what we can discover right here in the UK. Exploring our own doorstep is a wonderful way to travel without flying. #FlightFree #UKTravel

These are lovely. It's a great reminder of the beautiful places we can explore right here. Supporting UK nature and travel is a wonderful part of the #FlightFree choice.

This is so important. The climate crisis makes existing inequalities worse. Fighting it means building a fairer world. Choosing #FlightFree is one way to help cut the pollution that hurts the most vulnerable first.

What about tourism? We know that air travel facilitates global tourism, and if we were to stop flying, communities who rely on our visits would suffer. But is that the full story?

Love travelling but want to do it responsibly? 🌍
UK & Europe are full of incredible spots reachable without flying. Support local communities, skip the overtourism, and enjoy slower-paced adventures.

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 #SlowTravel

How to lead your tribe Rob Wreglesworth, host of environmental podcast 'The Disruptive Environmentalist’ explains how we can become influences within our own social circles, and how signing the flight free pledge can kick-s...

Climate action isn’t about leading millions.
It’s about leading your mates.

Every group has a trendsetter, the one who tries something new first.

Be that person for the planet. 🌍💚
#FlightFreeUK #ClimateAction

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Thanks

Get this in your diary now!

We’re nearing the end of 2025 and we want to celebrate the flight-free year with you.

Join us online for our End-of-Year Party on 15th December 🎉

🤩 inspiring travel stories
📖 live poetry
☃️ our legendary quiz!

Register now 👉 tickettailor.com/events/flightfreeuk/1909812

How to thrive in a UK winter Short days and cold nights might send you reaching for the travel brochure for a quick flight somewhere hot. But there’s a lot to love in a UK winter. Here are five ways to make the most of our…

Hot soup, fairy lights, sea breezes, candlelit reading, winter is a destination, not just a season. slow down, stay local, stay flight free.

#UKTravel
#ExploreUK #SlowTravel
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Cheyenne: living away from family Glasgow-based Cheyenne shares her experiences of being flight free while still visiting her family and friends in Germany.

You don’t realise how many countries you pass over when you fly.

Cheyenne does, because she rides through them.

Scotland → Germany, all by train.
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Should I offset my flight? Airlines are quick to claim that you can ‘fly carbon neutral’ if you just pay a little bit for an offset. But is that really the case?

Offsetting a flight doesn’t make it harmless
Flight-free = more meaningful trips, local adventures, and a cleaner conscience 🌱✨
Hard? Yes. Worth it? 100%.
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Thank you for sharing your powerful journey. This is exactly the kind of shift in thinking we need. Your story shows how personal realisation leads to meaningful action. Welcome to the #FlightFree community. Your voice makes a real difference.

Maja: the best New Year's Resolution ever Maja Rosén, founder of Swedish campaign We Stay On the Ground, tells us why she is encouraging her fellow countrymen to stop flying.

The goal isn’t to be perfect. It’s to be brave enough to start the conversation. 💬🌎 #FlightFree #GreenTravel
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How to thrive in a UK winter Short days and cold nights might send you reaching for the travel brochure for a quick flight somewhere hot. But there’s a lot to love in a UK winter. Here are five ways to make the most of our…

5 ways to love a UK winter without flying:
☀️ Morning walks
🏞️ Coastal trips
🕯️ Candlelit dinners
🏊 Brave sea swims
🎟️ Local shows
#ExploreUK
#VisitBritain
#DiscoverBritain
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Why flight free? | Flight Free UK Fight climate change: make the pledge to be flight free in 2025

Going flight-free isn’t about less adventure.
It’s about finding new ways to see the world. 🌎✨ #Travel #Interrail
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Byway: Flight-free Holidays by Train, Bus and Ferry. Explore the UK and Europe flight-free. We create personalised trips away from the crowd. Incl. travel, accommodation, trip recommendations & WhatsApp support.

Think first-class legroom on the eurostar, cosy station cafes and proper views. book your grounded getaway for 2026 — it actually sounds dreamy.
Use FLIGHTFREE2025 at checkout for £50 off www.byway.travel

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Tamsin: combatting eco-anxiety “Signing the pledge feels like a step towards hope and a better future for our planet.”

Flying had just become the default, convenient, quick, cheap.
But when you stop to think about it, travelling so fast and so far doesn’t always feel right.
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Should the Government be supporting Airport Expansion? We comment on the Government response to our petition to Stop Airport Expansion

Feels like every time we say “no” to airport expansion, another one gets the green light. 😤
But change doesn’t start in Parliament it starts with us.
Every flight we don’t take makes the argument for expansion weaker. #FlightFree
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We stand with ordinary people. The aviation industry is a high-polluting sector that relies on fossil fuels. Choosing to be #FlightFree is a powerful way to withdraw support from this system and side with a liveable future.

This is why cutting emissions at the source is vital. Aviation is a major and growing contributor to the climate crisis. Choosing to be #FlightFree is a direct way to reduce this impact and build a more stable future.

This makes no sense. We can't hit climate targets by cutting the very schemes that help. The government needs a proper plan that helps people and the planet in all areas.

Should the Government be supporting Airport Expansion? We comment on the Government response to our petition to Stop Airport Expansion

This is an excellent explanation of why the govt's headlong rush for airport expansions is wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. Thank you @flightfreeuk.bsky.social
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Erin: flight-free family

For Erin and her family, going flight free isn’t about missing out, it’s about finding joy closer to home. 🌿🏕️
camping trips, visits to friends, slower holidays that still feel like adventure.
they’re choosing to be part of the solution. 💚
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