Billboards ‘hacked’ across Europe in protest against airlines and fossil fuel adverts

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. His satirical artwork, on a huge billboard in London, says: “We’re turning Business Class green with the world’s first on-board golf course.” open image in gallery “British Airways” advert by Darren Cullen of Spelling Mistakes Costs Lives The advert continues: “In the midst of a climate emergency, we understand concerns that flying Business Class emits three times more carbon emissions per flight than standard class. “That’s why our new on-board Business Class golf course comes with a free biodegradable golf ball, so even our most carbon-intensive passengers can feel like they’re doing their bit for the environment.” Another artist, Michelle Tylicki, depicts a plane flying over wildfires, with the words “Fly Responsibly” for her advert that satirises airline KLM. open image in gallery Michelle Tylicki’s “KLM” advert shows a plane flying over raging wildfires The advert also says that the Dutch airline is “currently sued for greenwashing”. “We believe that our communications comply with the applicable legislation and regulations.” Also rallying against greenwashing, artist Roelof Bos created a fake joint advert for EasyJet and Bristol Airport with the words: “Fixing our carbon footprint with sparkly green emissions!” open image in gallery Bus stop advert spoofing EasyJet and Bristol Airport The advert at a bus stop in Bristol features Tinkerbell, from Disney’s Peter Pan, and an EasyJet plane emitting sparkling flourescent green fumes.