The ultra-wealthy who fly private are costing average flyers who won't ever use a private plane a lot of money

The ultra-wealthy who fly private are costing average flyers who won't ever use a private plane a lot of money

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Private jet travel has surged in the US over the last few years and now accounts for one in every six flights handled by the Federal Aviation Administration's air-traffic controllers. But this heavily polluting form of travel, which is enjoyed by the ultra-wealthy, is hugely subsidized by average American taxpayers.

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