Why do people think holiday culture is cool?

Firstly, the impact of the flights isn’t slim. It’s a lot to deal with. Reports suggest that we have 120 years before the planet becomes inhabitable and yet a return flight to New York and back from London is worth 3 days. Doesn’t that seem irresponsible?

Secondly, I don’t get this thing where people go and sit in the sun? How are we as a society so entitled that we believe we’re allowed to shorten life on the planet to go and sit in the sun?

Don’t get me wrong, I support people that go on holiday for inspiration or to learn and then come back and offer the world something that would make it a better place, but to get a suntan? Why can’t they get a boat? Or a blimp? Or even invent a new method of travel? Make star gates a reality? Okay, that’s a bit far, but you get what I mean. Flying is too expensive for Planet Earth to afford, so why do we insist upon it for recreation?