Record number of flights to take to skies over UK in just 1 day
The number of flights operating in UK airspace is expected to hit a record high Friday as more than 9,000 planes take to the skies on the same day as schoolchildren around the world stage a climate strike. The spike in British flights is down to a combination of factors, including the bank holiday weekend, the Monaco Grand Prix and the close of the Cannes film festival. There is also a significant rise in the number of private jets scheduled to fly to and from the French Riviera. The previous high came at the same time a year ago, with 8,854 flights, and air traffic controllers expect the numbers to increase again next week. The anticipated record day is taking place as more than 100 school climate demonstrations are staged in the UK. Aviation is one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions. <br/>
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Record number of flights to take to skies over UK in just 1 day
The number of flights operating in UK airspace is expected to hit a record high Friday as more than 9,000 planes take to the skies on the same day as schoolchildren around the world stage a climate strike. The spike in British flights is down to a combination of factors, including the bank holiday weekend, the Monaco Grand Prix and the close of the Cannes film festival. There is also a significant rise in the number of private jets scheduled to fly to and from the French Riviera. The previous high came at the same time a year ago, with 8,854 flights, and air traffic controllers expect the numbers to increase again next week. The anticipated record day is taking place as more than 100 school climate demonstrations are staged in the UK. Aviation is one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions. <br/>
