Kylie Jenner is once again under fire—and this time, it’s over a flight that reportedly lasted just 12 minutes.
The beauty mogul’s private jet habits have long sparked backlash, but a recent post on Reddit’s r/CelebrityJets subreddit reignited the controversy in a big way. Users noticed what appeared to be a short-haul flight tied to Jenner’s jet, and the internet quickly lit up with criticism over the environmental impact.
According to commenters analyzing the flight data, the trip clocked in at roughly 12 minutes. While some suggested it could have been a “positioning flight”—where an aircraft relocates empty for a future booking—others weren’t convinced that explanation softened the environmental blow. The bigger issue, critics argue, is the broader pattern of ultra-short private jet travel among the ultra-wealthy.
The debate comes amid growing scrutiny of private aviation. A study published in Nature found aviation emissions jumped 46% between 2019 and 2023, attributing much of the spike to increased private jet usage. Because private jets carry far fewer passengers and often make short trips, they can generate disproportionately high emissions compared to commercial flights.
One Reddit user said the subreddit’s tracking of celebrity jet use was “eye-opening,” adding that it seemed like Jenner was “constantly flying somewhere.” Another commenter calculated that even a short repositioning flight could burn nearly 100 gallons of fuel and emit roughly one ton of CO2. Whether the flight was personal or logistical, the renewed attention highlights the ongoing tension between celebrity lifestyles and climate concerns—and Kylie’s name continues to sit squarely in the middle of that conversation.
