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FIFA President Infantino’s Private Jet Flight Costs Spark Global Attention at 2026 World Cup

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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino made a rare same-day private jet trip from Atlanta to Vancouver during the 2026 World Cup, costing around $12,000 per flight hour. He flew over 50,000 kilometers and spent 66 hours airborne during the group stage, raising attention to the high expenses and environmental impact of his travel.

01Infantino flew from Atlanta to Vancouver within hours during the 2026 World Cup, covering over 3,500 km.
02He used a private jet costing approximately $12,000 per hour, likely a Gulfstream G650ER.
03The flight duration between the cities is about five and a half hours commercially, but he made it in under four hours.
04BBC reports Infantino flew over 50,000 km and spent 66 hours in the air during the group stage alone.
05His travel emissions equal those of 78 average people annually over two weeks.
06Such travel privileges and costs are exclusive to Infantino, beyond reach for teams or fans.

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