The Cannes Film Festival faces criticism after reports indicate that around 750 private jets were used by attendees, consuming roughly 2 million liters of fuel. Environmental groups argue that this level of luxury travel undermines global climate efforts and contradicts the festival's own 2030 emission reduction targets. Beyond the immediate carbon footprint, the situation highlights a significant regulatory gap in the European Union. Currently, two thirds of private jets are exempt from carbon taxes, creating a disparity where commercial passengers pay environmental costs that private flyers avoid.
