Taylor Swift urged to Ditch Private Jets by Springwatch’s Chris Packham

Springwatch presenter Chris Packham has urged singer-songwriter Taylor Swift to reconsider her private jet use moving forward, which has attracted attention in recent years

Campaigning TV star Chris Packham has urged pop icon Taylor Swift to ­reconsider her “absurd” private jet use.

The Springwatch host spoke out after the singer reportedly racked up 178,000 miles on her two planes last year. Taylor is currently on her sold-out Eras tour in Europe and starts the UK and Ireland leg on June 7.

Chris says he was particularly outraged after the singer sent a cease and desist letter to Jack Sweeney, the creator of social media accounts that logged the take-offs and landings of her jets, one of which she has now sold.

The TV star, who is fronting Springwatch from RSPB Arne in Dorset from next Monday said: “We know that private jets are the single greatest contributor when it comes to jet aviation fuel and the least efficient because they’re carrying one person. And so he called her out and she ­threatened to sue him. And I just thought, ‘You really missed the trick there, Taylor’.

“What you should have said is, ‘You’re right, times have moved on. I’ve got to change my practice. I’m going to sell my private jets’. And that would have been such a powerful thing for her to say to an audience. And I mean, her audience is primarily a young ­audience, isn’t it? I mean, you can’t say she’s responsible for climate breakdown. But she’s an icon. And as a consequence of that, she should be leading.”

Chris Packham at an event
Chris Packham (pictured) has encouraged Taylor Swift to stop using private jets for transport 
Image:
Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift pictured performing on the Eras Tour in 2023.
He’s called on Taylor (pictured) to join him at a Walk for Nature rally in London next month (Image: Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

Coincidentally, Chris is fronting a Walk for Nature rally in Central London on June 22 when Taylor is playing Wembley so he will be asking her to join him at the end of it. He said: “She should turn up on my stage and she should say: ‘I’m giving up flying on private jets.’ That would make the weekend for me. Let’s put it out there.”

One heavily criticised flight was her dash from Tokyo to Las Vegas to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce win a third Super Bowl.

Mr Sweeney claimed that “Swift’s two private jets flew 178,000 miles in 2023 equivalent to flying around the Earth seven times, emitting 1,200 tons of CO2 in the process. That’s 83 times the average American”.

We have approached Taylor for comment.

Related Posts

Fox News’ Janice Dean’s Heartbreaking Message After Brutal Health Battle Update Leaves Fans Sobbing – You Won’t Believe Her Strength! 💔✨

Fox News’ Janice Dean Shares Heartbreaking Message After Health Update on ‘Unseen’ Battle with Multiple Sclerosis In a poignant revelation, Fox News’ Janice Dean has opened up…

“🚨 Fox News’ Jesse Watters’ Wife Drops Tear-Jerking Baby Bombshell – Fans Can’t Stop Crying! 🍼💖”

Fox News’ Jesse Watters and Wife Emma Share Heartwarming Update After Welcoming New Family Member In a delightful turn of events, Jesse and Emma Watters have recently…

JUST IN: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Melt Hearts by Fulfilling a Terminally Ill Boy’s Dying Wish in Emotional Kansas Hospital Visit – Kelce Calls Him ‘The Real MVP’! 🏈💖

Kansas City, KS – March 23, 2025In a heartwarming display of compassion, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and global pop sensation Taylor Swift made an unforgettable…

Joy Reid Sparks Chaos at MSNBC: Allegations, Leaks, and a Controversial Exit!

In a shocking twist that has sent ripples through the media world, Joy Reid—one of MSNBC’s most recognizable faces—has reportedly dropped bombshell evidence of alleged misconduct before her rumored departure…

🔥 Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Turn Up the Heat at US Open Miami: Hands-On Romance as Taylor Whispers, ‘He’s My Favorite Person’ – Still the Ultimate Power Couple! 💕🎾

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Turn Up the Heat with PDA at US Open Miami Miami, FL – March 24, 2025 – The US Open in Miami…

Dying Girl’s Cancer Wish Stuns the World: Patrick Mahomes’ Unbelievable Response Leaves Her Family Sobbing in Disbelief! 🏈💔

Dying Girl with Cancer Had Final Wish—Patrick Mahomes Unbelievable Response Left Her Family in Tears! Sophie’s fight was one that no child should have to face. At…