Flight Shame Debunked: Sustainable Travel Tips for When You Can’t Avoid Flying

Is flying always bad? Should you feel guilty for boarding a plane? And most importantly, what can you actually do if flying is unavoidable?

Together, Clara and Lotte explore the reality behind flight emissions, compare flights vs train travel, and explain why aviation has such a large environmental impact, sometimes up to 30 times higher than electric trains.

But this episode is not about perfection, it’s about realistic, accessible sustainable travel.

You’ll learn:

• What flight shame really means and why many travelers feel it
• How flight emissions compare to trains, cars, and even cruise ships
• Why reducing flights matters more than eliminating them completely
• The truth about carbon offsetting (and why airline options can be misleading)
• Practical tips to make your flights more sustainable
• How to travel consciously even after you land

From choosing direct flights and flying economy, to supporting local businesses and rethinking how we travel, this episode gives you practical, non-judgmental advice for traveling more responsibly.

Because sustainable travel isn’t about being perfect, it’s about making better choices, step by step.

About the guest:
Lotte is the creator behind The Sustainable Travel Guide, where she shares tips and insights on how to travel more consciously without giving up meaningful experiences.

• Follow her on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/the.sustainable.travel.guide/
• Download her Pdf guide about a sustainable approach to flying: https://buymeacoffee.com/thesustainabletravelguide/e/358590

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