Kylie Jenner draws criticism for flying a private jet to New York City for just 24 hours to join boyfriend Timothée Chalamet on a spontaneous date night.
The TikTok Video
The 28-year-old reality star posted a video on TikTok from her $70 million ‘Kylie Air’ private plane, capturing her makeup routine en route to the date. She explained, ‘This trip was very last minute, I’m literally going for like 24 hours.’
In the clip, Jenner starts with ‘Get ready with me for date night!’ She mentions getting a spray tan but opting for a second due to the shade, then encounters turbulence that interrupts her routine: ‘Oh no there’s turbulence now! I have to sit and I’m not finished! Here’s the make-up in other lighting.’
Although undated and pulled from drafts, the video aligns with her recent New York visits, including the Met Gala and watching the Knicks with Chalamet.
Fan Reactions and Environmental Concerns
Eco-conscious followers voice alarm over the flight’s carbon footprint. Comments flood in: ‘Does anyone else feel like this is too much? Taking a private plane to visit a city for less than 24 hours to go on a date?’
Others add, ‘I thought we cared about the climate, but yet everyone is cheering in the comments… So out of touch.’ Additional backlash includes: ‘Girl and people had ME feeling bad about my carbon footprint?! I think not… this 24 hour trip to NYC cost as much as 5 years of income for me.’
Critics highlight the billionaire’s choices: ‘Another day where a billionaire makes choices only caring about themselves not the environment or other people living on the same planet… The carbon footprint is mad.’
Previous Private Jet Controversies
In 2022, Jenner faced similar scrutiny for short-haul flights on her private jet. On July 13 and 15, her Bombardier Global 7500 made trips like a 12-minute flight covering 26 miles from Van Nuys to Camarillo, which would take 39 minutes by car.
Other legs included 17 minutes from Camarillo to Van Nuys, 29 minutes to Palm Springs, and 35 minutes from Palm Springs to Van Nuys. Experts estimate fuel costs at $1,600 per short trip, or up to $7,200 if chartered. Detours to airports extended total travel time despite the flights.
Recently, she shared an Instagram post beside a luxury car and two private jets, captioned: ‘You wanna take mine or yours?’
