How to Holiday Local?
WHILE TAKING THE JUMP: Enjoy local scenery and reduce air travel.
Choose holiday destinations that are closer to home. During the JUMP period, rather than booking flights, research local holidays, travel by intercity bus or enjoy a staycation. Most people are surprised at how much is on their doorstep where you can find beauty, fun, or relaxation.
There are multiple alternatives to flying, and these journeys can be more comfortable, enjoyable, productive, and sometimes quicker!
Use video calling for meetings or to catch up with friends.
Why
WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS: Keep short-haul flights to one every three years and long-haul flights to once every eight years.
Aviation currently contributes around 2% of overall global emissions and is increasing more than any other form of transport. Flying is also highly unequal: globally just 1% of people cause 50% of aviation emissions. The global average number of return flights per person in 2017 was estimated at one short-haul return flight every 1-2 years (C40 Cities, 2019). Halving this number – committing to one short-haul return flight (destination <1500 km) every 3 years – would substantially reduce aviation emissions.
A long-haul return flight is sustainable once every eight years depending on how far you’re travelling. We can still see the world: flying abroad 10 times over a lifetime, or travelling more slowly overland to different places. Why not visit all the incredible places we have closer to home? These can offer the same relaxation and fun but without the stress of international travel.
