The BBC says, “Britons are “addicted” to cheap flights and confused about the climate impact of flying“.

In a government-funded study, even people living generally “green” lives said they were reluctant to fly less.
The Exeter University team that carried out the research says cheap flights have become a lifestyle choice.
Aviation accounts for about 7% of the UK’s emissions, and research suggests Britain will not meet its climate targets without curbing the industry.
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“And it’s not people on lower incomes taking these flights, it’s middle class people taking more flights to go on city breaks, and they can afford to pay higher prices.”
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But some observers believe there is an inherent contradiction within a government that wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while expanding airport capacity.