The extent of the Premier League’s addiction to short-haul flights has been revealed with a shocking 81 journeys taken during a two-month period this season.
Mirror Football has been shining a light on the issue by reporting on the 33-minute flight Liverpool took back from Newcastle in February and Manchester United ’s short time in the air following their win over the same opponents at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final.
An investigation revealed that short-haul flights are extremely prevalent right across the Premier League, with clubs often opting for convenience over their sustainability pledges. The unreliability of the UK train network and a desire to reduce travel time for players for performance reasons has resulted in an unsustainable over-use of charter flights.
