"We are much more likely to achieve structural and systemic change if we live our values and show our commitment to the world we want to see." ~ George Monbiot on his decision to go flight free. Read the full story on our website! flightfree.co.uk/post/george-...
26.02.2026 10:03 — 👍 16 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 3
Emissions savings in aviation are often outweighed by year-on-year increases in passenger numbers. But when it comes to contrails there is potential for AI to have a positive impact.
But as always, the ultimate takeaway is that we need to fly less, consume less, use less.
Three weeks til our big fundraiser, the Night of Flight-Free Adventure. 12 epic flight-free stories using PechaKucha = a whirlwind of inspiration!
Have a great night out while supporting climate action ✊
Online as well as in-person tickets available:
www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
A large industrial power plant with multiple cooling towers emitting steam into the cloudy sky. The scene includes electrical pylons and a field of green grass in the foreground. The weather appears overcast.
A new study co-authored by researchers from @tyndallcentre.bsky.social and Norwich Business School has found that countries with stricter and better-targeted climate policies cut carbon emissions faster.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4tVMQGk
@ecioxford.bsky.social
#ResearchMatters #CarbonEmissions
This Substack explores how AI could be used to reduce warming caused by contrails from planes: substack.com/@flightfreeu...
26.02.2026 09:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Thank you! We can't wait 😄
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AI can make things better or it can make things worse - and flying is no exception. Read our deep dive into the potential risks & benefits of AI in aviation, on Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...
24.02.2026 10:01 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
An EU report from 2017 showed that 85% of schemes were ineffective, and an investigation in 2023 showed that 90% of rainforest offsets were worthless.
A tree doesn’t instantly absorb the carbon of your flight – it takes a lifetime for one tree to absorb an estimated tonne of CO2.
And here's an article which cites roughly 1 billion a year: ourworldindata.org/global-aviat...
19.02.2026 14:08 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Hi all! Sophie's right that we're using the total greenhouse gas emissions so should technically be using "CO2e". As always it's a balancing act between using colloquialisms that help people grasp the meaning Vs using the correct technical language. We'll definitely be mindful of this in future!
19.02.2026 14:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Image of a person standing on a mountain holding a bike above their head. Text says, night of flight-free adventure. A Flight Free UK fundraiser. Because big adventures don't need big carbon. 19th March, London or online
Don't miss it: one month to go til the Night of Adventure! Grab your ticket for epic travel inspiration courtesy of 12 intrepid explorers, each telling their tale of flight-free adventure.
🗓️ 19th March
📍 London or online
🎟️ Buy now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Flying creates around 2,500,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every single day. That's equivalent to about 625,000 elephants worth of emissions.
There are only 450,000 elephants left in the world today.
Credit to Hannah Ritchie for this research. #flightfree2026
16.02.2026 16:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0💯. Here's another fun fact. The world currently uses 32m hectares of land for biofuels. If we used all those biofuels for planes, we would still only be able to meet 1/3 current aviation demand. In contrast, if we used that land for solar panels we could power the entire world for a year.
16.02.2026 16:24 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
We've updated our research on the precise extent of aviation emissions. Need some solid stats to back up your flight free conversations? Look no further. flightfree.co.uk/post/what-ha...
16.02.2026 10:01 — 👍 19 🔁 10 💬 1 📌 0
Image of someone walking towards the sunset with their hands in the air. Text says, big adventures don't mean big carbon. Flight Free UK presents the Night of Flight Free Adventure. Thursday 19th March, London and online
Cheaper than a West End Show... and just as epic 🙌
The Night of Flight Free Adventure will wow you with travel stories from local adventures to round-world odysseys. Come and be inspired!
£30 for the full LIVE experience in London
£16 to watch online
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Oh good to know thanks! (But sorry about your itinerary)
12.02.2026 09:27 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Apparently we went from 'fringe to familiar' last year. And if we have anything to do with it, flight-free travel is going to become the norm in no time. www.timeout.com/news/how-to-...
12.02.2026 09:01 — 👍 23 🔁 8 💬 2 📌 1
A year ago we were devastated to hear of Tim's passing. Today we're honoured to share his last journey with you. flightfree.co.uk/travel_artic...
11.02.2026 18:03 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 03000 days and counting!🤝
11.02.2026 14:31 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 015 years is pretty impressive! 🤝
11.02.2026 14:31 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
How many days since your last flight? Glenn is 2,166 days clean: flightfree.co.uk/post/glenn-2...
09.02.2026 18:41 — 👍 12 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0"This year alone I’ve visited around forty rail-linked places across the UK. Overall, while writing my first book, I’ve now visited well over a hundred rail-linked places and nearly four hundred places to eat, all reached by train." Read our interview with the Hungry Passenger!
09.02.2026 09:01 — 👍 15 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 0
Picture shows an adventurer looking out across a landscape with hands in the air. Text says, night of flight-free adventure, a night of inspirational storytelling featuring 12 epic journeys of flight-free travel, including Australia-UK no flights, bike and train to every country in Europe, Beijing and back by train, walking the length of Britain, and many more.
Big adventures don't mean big carbon. The Night of Adventure will show what's possible when you don't fly!
This is our BIG fundraiser to support Flight Free UK while giving maximum travel inspiration 🤩
🗓️ 19th March
⏰ 7pm
📍 London or online
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
😮 jealous! Have a great trip.
05.02.2026 10:04 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Advert for event, is flying really cheaper
If you're looking budget tips for flight-free travel, our event tonight is for you: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Our expert panel will discuss
➡️ how can flights be so cheap?
➡️ when flying isn't actually the cheapest option...
➡️ ways you can travel on a budget without flying
See you there!
Picture shows an adventurer looking out across a landscape with hands in the air. Text says, night of flight-free adventure, a night of inspirational storytelling featuring 12 epic journeys of flight-free travel, including Australia-UK no flights, bike and train to every country in Europe, Beijing and back by train, walking the length of Britain, and many more.
Big adventures don't mean big carbon. The Night of Adventure will show what's possible when you don't fly!
This is our BIG fundraiser to support Flight Free UK while giving maximum travel inspiration 🤩
🗓️ 19th March
⏰ 7pm
📍 London or online
Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Good question. Over 84 million people flew through Heathrow in 2025, a record breaking year. Yet most of those people probably thought their "individual actions" don't matter. Collectivity exists, whether we realise it or not! 🌎
04.02.2026 15:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
We love Zero Altitude! And we'd love to hear about your Europe travels by train. If you have a story you'd like to add to our blog please let us know! flightfree.co.uk/how_to/
04.02.2026 15:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
