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icircleyouuuuuu · 2026-09-14T16:01:34+00:00

Saturday to Monday so truly a flying visit. Flying from the southwest.

TunnocksOrDeath · 14/09/2026 20:23

icircleyouuuuuu · 14/09/2026 17:16

Commercial air travel has virtually no impact on climate change. Go lecture the major corporations.

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It's responsible for 4% to 5% of global warming due to both the emissions caused and the way in which those emissions are delivered into the atmosphere, and the effect they have in that form, at that altitude.
I'm by no means anti-flight - but why not be a bit more mindful about it and only fly to places that you actually want to go, rather than decide you must fly somewhere then attempt to find a destination to fit the tiny timeframe available?

BewareOfTheFakes · 14/09/2026 20:20

We’ve done New York for a long weekend 3 times. Was fabulous although knackering!

notwhingingjuststatingfacts · 14/09/2026 20:20

Imightbeinthewronghere · 14/09/2026 18:08

Talk to China, Middle East and America then

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No. It’s our consumption of products produced in places like china that has a huge impact. People spout this 🐄 💩 all the time about our emissions being low and it’s others that are the problem. They are only low because we have moved production of so much to china! We all need to be far more responsible about how and what we consume, how and why we travel. It all matters.

Daysgo · 14/09/2026 20:19

Dublin

notwhingingjuststatingfacts · 14/09/2026 20:16

NewNewYork · 14/09/2026 18:16

You know that the airline are not actually going to be scheduling a flight just for OP and that the plane is going whether she is on or off it?

Arguably if the plane is going anyway then its better for her to be on it than driving miles in a car?

Or are you really the perfect vegan who never buys anything you don't need, recycles and upcycles everything, works for an entirely ethical company and only ever travels in an eco way? So where do you go and what do you recommend?

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If few enough people flew then the flight wouldn’t be scheduled. Your argument is completely nonsensical airlines work on supply and demand. If there was no demand there wouldn’t be anywhere near the number of flights.

To answer your questions no I haven’t flown on over 16 years. I’m not vegan - I don’t believe being vegan is remotely healthy either for humans or for the planet. I am not perfect I drive a car and do more miles than I would like - 90% of my mileage is work related. I last had a holiday in 2021 - in the Uk. I am self employed and do what I can and source actively source locally made and sustainable materials wherever possible.
So yes I do my bit!

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icircleyouuuuuu · 14/09/2026 19:00

edwinbear · 14/09/2026 18:58

I’d go to Jersey. Stunning beaches, cliff top
walks and superb restaurants.

Expensive but potentially worth it

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edwinbear · 14/09/2026 18:58

I’d go to Jersey. Stunning beaches, cliff top
walks and superb restaurants.

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icircleyouuuuuu · 14/09/2026 18:54

Dorsetindeed · 14/09/2026 18:20

If you're open to UK breaks there are flights from Southampton to Scotland/N. Ireland.

Not necessarily better weather but if the flights are cheap good to see some other UK cities and the people have been friendly any time I've visited.

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For the price of a train ticket and hotel there I can fly abroad. It’s just not worth it

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Random321 · 14/09/2026 18:47

Vienna
Prague
San Sebastian
Valencia
Porto

I would give Cophengan a miss - experiensive and less enjoyable than all the above.

Bratasliva is very small & dull - one day is more than enough.

Anywhere in Croatia requires more than a long weekend.

Greedybilly · 14/09/2026 18:37

@Burgeroffff- I mean the planets on fire but hey if the tapas is good go for it!

Greedybilly · 14/09/2026 18:36

@blankspacer- looks horrible for all concerned- but surely (atleast partly) caused by climate change 🤔

blankspacer · 14/09/2026 18:27

I am in Croatia for my yearly flight. Very sad that the owners of the original destination property had to be evacuated due to a huge fire. They were lucky to get away with not losing their property - or indeed their lives. Around 14,000 acres have burned so far including properties, trees and animals.

They haven't had any rain here for months and there is still risk from the fire. This is a photo she sent me from Friday night entitled 'apocalypse'. Just posting for info not judgement.

To ask where you would fly for a long weekend?

Burgeroffff · 14/09/2026 18:26

BlueMum16 · 14/09/2026 18:11

We went to San Sebastian in Northern Spain a few years ago in October. Flew to Bilbao and an hour's bus.

It was lovely, beach, shops, Michelin star restaurant and lots of pintxo. Highly recommend.

I second San Sebastián. Absolutely beautiful and amazing Tapas .

Greedybilly · 14/09/2026 18:21

@icircleyouuuuuu- no evidently not on this thread :)

Dorsetindeed · 14/09/2026 18:20

icircleyouuuuuu · 14/09/2026 17:26

Yes scandi countries are expensive but stunning.

Id fly from London if the deal was good enough!

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If you're open to UK breaks there are flights from Southampton to Scotland/N. Ireland.

Not necessarily better weather but if the flights are cheap good to see some other UK cities and the people have been friendly any time I've visited.

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icircleyouuuuuu · 14/09/2026 18:20

Greedybilly · 14/09/2026 17:39

Hmmmm thought we were all giving up flying re climate change?
I'm down to one flight or less per year.
The planet is literally on fire no?

Hmmm, nope! Not here!

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icircleyouuuuuu · 14/09/2026 18:19

Greedybilly · 14/09/2026 18:18

@FromaBubblegumTree- ooooh thousands I'd expect!
Even if it's just one it's a start isn't it. Flying for a 1 or 2 week holiday is bad but lots of people do it - still culturally acceptable ( on MN anyway)
Flying for the weekend just blows my mind - just rude.
Sorry OP but get a train to Scotland/France and have a great time.x

It would cost hundreds to get a train to Scotland!

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Greedybilly · 14/09/2026 18:18

@FromaBubblegumTree- ooooh thousands I'd expect!
Even if it's just one it's a start isn't it. Flying for a 1 or 2 week holiday is bad but lots of people do it - still culturally acceptable ( on MN anyway)
Flying for the weekend just blows my mind - just rude.
Sorry OP but get a train to Scotland/France and have a great time.x

StuckinAfrica · 14/09/2026 18:17

Vienna
venice
prague
malaga
Dubrovnik

all small footprint and easily done in a couple of days

Pieceofpurplesky · 14/09/2026 18:17

Guernsey.

NewNewYork · 14/09/2026 18:16

notwhingingjuststatingfacts · 14/09/2026 17:10

Nowhere tbh! We are in a climate crisis! Flying somewhere for such a short time is ridiculous. Plenty of lovely places you can get to without flying!

You know that the airline are not actually going to be scheduling a flight just for OP and that the plane is going whether she is on or off it?

Arguably if the plane is going anyway then its better for her to be on it than driving miles in a car?

Or are you really the perfect vegan who never buys anything you don't need, recycles and upcycles everything, works for an entirely ethical company and only ever travels in an eco way? So where do you go and what do you recommend?

Yetanothername3 · 14/09/2026 18:15

Dublin
Cork
Brittany
Bordeaux
Andalucia

Decorhate · 14/09/2026 18:13

The shortest I've done recently is fly into Venice late Friday afternoon and fly back on Sunday morning. It was winter so much quieter than usual and really loved just walking around.

BlueMum16 · 14/09/2026 18:11

We went to San Sebastian in Northern Spain a few years ago in October. Flew to Bilbao and an hour's bus.

It was lovely, beach, shops, Michelin star restaurant and lots of pintxo. Highly recommend.

Imightbeinthewronghere · 14/09/2026 18:08

notwhingingjuststatingfacts · 14/09/2026 17:15

Really? 🙄 We have just had the hottest and driest summer on record. Huge natural disaster in Nepal with probably thousands dead. Both direct consequences of global warming! But fuck it you want a nice weekend away! There literally are no words!!!

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Talk to China, Middle East and America then