Climate campaigners condemn 'joy flights' for travellers who miss flying

Rise in scenic round-trips by air in Australia and Asia is insanity,' say environmentalists

Environmental campaigners have condemned the rise of scenic joy flights" aimed at passengers missing the excitement of travel".

Tickets for a seven-hour round trip from Sydney with Qantas sold out within 10 minutes, making it one of the airline's fastest selling flights ever. Seat prices on the 10 October flight range from A$787 (607) economy to $3,787 for business class.