Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, is flying to Australia to join his girlfriend, pop sensation Taylor Swift, for her Eras Tour.
Kelce and his brother, Jason Kelce, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, boarded a private jet on Wednesday night and are expected to land in Sydney on Thursday morning, local time.
The brothers are taking advantage of the NFL offseason to support Swift, who is performing four shows in Sydney from Friday to Monday. Swift, who recently won her 12th Grammy Award, is on the international leg of her Eras Tour, which features songs from her nine studio albums.
Kelce and Swift have been dating since October 2023, when they met at a charity event in Nashville. The couple has been inseparable ever since, despite their busy schedules and long-distance relationship. Kelce has flown to several countries to see Swift perform, including Argentina, Japan, and Singapore. Swift has also attended many of Kelce’s games, including the Super Bowl 2024, where the Chiefs won their third consecutive title.
The couple has been very affectionate and supportive of each other, both on and off the stage. They often share sweet moments on social media, such as kissing, hugging, and holding hands. They have also met each other’s families and friends, and have expressed their love and admiration for each other in interviews and speeches.
Kelce and Swift are one of the most popular and powerful couples in the entertainment and sports world. They have a combined net worth of over $500 million and a huge fan base that follows their every move.
However, not everyone is happy with their jet-setting lifestyle. Some climate change activists have criticized the couple for their excessive use of private jets, which emit large amounts of carbon dioxide and contribute to global warming. One user tweeted: "Taylor Swift sends her private jet from Sydney to Hawaii to pick up her boyfriend Travis Kelce and bring him to Australia. The round trip will emit 3 metric tons of CO2. The CO2 emissions equate to melting 95.4 square feet of Arctic sea ice."
According to a report by Yard, a sustainability marketing firm, Swift’s private jet has emitted more than 8,000 metric tons of carbon in the last seven months alone, making her the celebrity with the worst private jet carbon emissions. Swift’s representatives have responded by saying that her jet is loaned out regularly to other individuals, and that she has purchased more than double the carbon credits needed to offset all tour travel. However, some experts have argued that carbon offsets are not enough to solve the climate crisis, and that celebrities should lead by example and reduce their flying habits.
Kelce and Swift have not publicly addressed the backlash, and it is unclear if they will change their travel plans in the future. For now, they seem to be enjoying their time in Sydney, where they have been spotted shopping, dining, and sightseeing. They are also expected to attend the premiere of Swift’s documentary, Miss Americana, which will be screened at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday.
