How do private jets emit more greenhouse gas than commercial jets?

Question

I still can’t wrap my head around the physics. Commercial jets weigh more than private jets and carry much more people (which also contributes to the extra weight)

Doesn’t that mean the plane would have to do extra work to move around, and thus consume more fuel as an energy source?

Shouldn’t that make them emit more gases as end products of combustion?

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Private jets use hundred of gallons per hour but a 747 burns THOUSANDS of gallons per hour.

Are you thinking about the fact that private jets are more wasteful use of gas than commercial?