Japan wants everyone to know: Taylor Swift will make it in time for the Super Bowl
Taylor Swift is crossing the globe, traveling from her overseas tour dates while also following the Kansas City Chiefs on their path to the Super Bowl. But scrutiny of her jet-setting is bubbling up online, with people pointing out the planet-warming emissions that are let off with each flight.
TOKYO (AP) — Taylor Swift, who is holding concerts in Japan through Feb. 10, will make it in time for the Super Bowl to see her partner and football superstar Travis Kelce play.
To make sure all her fans know, the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. has sent a message on X, formerly Twitter, alluding to her hit songs in bold letters.
More on Taylor Swift’s private jet travel
- Taylor Swift is among celebrities facing criticism regarding private jet travel. If she flies to the Super Bowl from Tokyo, she will emit 19,000 miles worth of planet-warming emissions in her journey.
- One expert said he wondered why Swift was being scrutinized when most of the private jet customers are overwhelmingly men over 50.
- Swift’s publicist said the star purchased more than double the carbon credits needed to offset all tour travel.
“Despite the 12-hour flight and 17-hour time difference, the Embassy can confidently Speak Now to say that if she departs Tokyo in the evening after her concert, she should comfortably arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl begins,” it said.
Swift is in a highly public relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Kelce. The AFC champions face off the San Francisco 49ers, the NFC champs, Feb. 11.
Noise regulations in Tokyo stipulate that events must stop using the public sound system at 9:30 p.m. That should give Swift plenty of time, given that Japan is a day ahead in the global day.
Swift is performing four nights at the Tokyo Dome as part of her Eras Tour, which continues later in Australia. That means she would have to fly halfway around the world again later in the week.
Swift’s flying on a private jet to watch Kelce play has already prompted criticism about carbon emissions and lavish spending.
