Taylor Swift has been facing criticism for her frequent use of private jets as she supports her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, in his quest to win the Super Bowl for the second year in a row. The billionaire pop star has been flying between her high-profile arena performances and Kelce’s stadium performances throughout the NFL season.
While it’s not uncommon for celebrities to opt for private planes over commercial flights, a college student recently drew attention to Taylor Swift’s carbon footprint by tracking her global flights. Even devoted fans, known as Swifties, are finding it difficult to justify her actions considering her vocal stance on climate change.
Some internet users expressed their dissatisfaction with Swift’s private jet usage. One comment on X reads, “Taylor Swift rushes from Tokyo Eras Tour to a private jet for a 12-hour flight to the Super Bowl…this b—ch doesn’t care about the environment. Tax her, sorry a—.” Another angry user wrote, “Wow! The ‘climate activist’ hypocrisy is off the charts. You need to live in a ‘smart city’ with cold showers and ride public transport, but Taylor Swift can fly her private jet across the globe…for her boyfriend’s football game?! Unbelievable!”
Even fans took a stand, with one adding, “Every time Taylor Swift uses the private jet, I listen to a non-Taylor version to balance things out.”
Taylor Swift’s Response Draws Criticism
The backlash intensified when Taylor Swift’s legal team sent a cease-and-desist letter to a college student, Jack Sweeney, who had been tracking private jets and their emissions, and sharing the information on social media. Swift’s legal team argued that his actions posed security risks due to Swift’s massive popularity.
However, this move upset many die-hard Swifties, who came to Sweeney’s defense rather than Swift’s. One fan voiced disappointment on one of Swift’s popular subreddits, stating, “I’m really disappointed, tbh. This is such a cruel move. It’s public info that’s already out there, there’s not much she can do, but threatening a college kid over this is just cruel.”
Others called for Swift to address these criticisms more transparently, suggesting that she needs to improve her handling of such situations. Despite the controversy, Taylor Swift made it back to the United States in time for Super Bowl LVII, landing at LAX early in the morning. Her next challenge? Finding a place to park her private jet in Las Vegas.
In a world where climate change and environmental responsibility are hot topics, Taylor Swift’s private jet usage has become a subject of debate. While some defend her choices, others argue that her lifestyle contradicts her advocacy for the environment. As the discussion continues, it remains to be seen how Swift will navigate this issue and address the concerns of her fans and critics alike.
