There’s traveling via Economy, traveling via Business, and if you thought First Class was the peak of the flying experience, wait till you see what the next level looks like. There are luxury jets that make First Class look pale in comparison.
Here are 5 of the most expensive luxury private jets in the world today that give 5-star hotel suites a run for their money in terms of space and amenities.
5 Most Luxury Private Jets
#1. Boeing 757
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The Boeing 757 is a narrow-body private airliner designed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It’s got a classic twin-engine made by Rolls Royce and reaches a top speed of 504 mph.
The interior width is almost 2 meters with a spacious passageway and large comfortable couch-like seats. It can accommodate up to 239 people and the trip costs USD 100,000 to book.
The first-class comes with your private bedroom and a fully-equipped bath with a visually pleasing aesthetic. The airline also offers dining onboard with a restaurant-style seating layout.
While originally designed as a commercial flight, the Boeing 757 was bought by Donald Trump for USD 100 million and refurbished to seat 43 people.
#2. Boeing 787-8 Bbj
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The Boeing 787-8 Bbj, also called the Dreamliner, is a luxury hotel in the sky and one of Boeing’s most popular business jets since 2013. This is a jet that caters to ultra-elite. Buying this plane will set you back at least USD 300 million.
It’s got a Rolls Royce Trent 1000 twin-engine design, similar to the 757, reaching speeds of 593 mph, and can fly for up to 18 hours with maximum fuel efficiency. It’s an ideal choice if you’re looking to make a fast trip, and the luxury of the interior will only make time go by even faster.
On average, the available space is around 2,500 feet. The Dreamliner can hold up to 200 passengers, although seating configurations and interiors vary from jet to jet as they’re custom-designed. Some are made especially for business trips so they have lounges and conference rooms while others have more bars and bedrooms.
#3. Boeing 747-8 Vip
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The Boeing 747-8 VIP is one of the most luxurious private jets ever made. It’s also the second-largest private commercial airliner today. The starting price of this flying mansion is USD 367 million so it’s pretty much for billionaires’ pockets only.
The interior features two separate lounges, a stateroom with a lounge so prestigious even the finest hotels don’t compare, and an office with a conference room. There’s also an elegant dining room fit for monarchs.
It’s like being at your playboy mansion, your regal office, and your cozy kitchen plus bar at the same time over 30,000 feet in the air. Pictures of the interior of this behemoth are rare because the owners prefer to stay incognito.
#4. Airbus 380
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According to reports from the media, the Airbus 380 might be the most expensive private jet ever ordered to date. It’s also reportedly the largest private luxury jet ever made. However, only one was ever purchased.
It was bought by Prince Al Waleed bin Talal at a Dubai Air Show in 2007. Not much is known about the interiors of the private model but with a price that steep, feel free to let your imagination run wild.
The A380 model is also used by multiple commercial airlines such as Emirates and Lufthansa. It’s large enough to seat 523 people with a three-class configuration. The model is equipped with four 70,000lb thrust engines made either by Rolls Royce or General Electric.
This Airbus can cruise as high as 40,000 feet in the sky and has a top speed of 682 mph — that’s almost the speed of sound.
#5. Airbus A340-300
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The Airbus A340 is a close competitor of the A380 in size and costs between USD 350 to 500 million. It’s mostly purchased by commercial airlines and private models are sold only to billionaires. One of the owners of this flying luxury mansion is Russian Billionaire Alisher Usmanov. It reportedly set him back around USD 400 million.
The Airbus A340 can accommodate up to 290 passengers with a 3-class configuration and fly at speeds of up to 593 mph. The private model comfortably seats or rather, houses, 12 VIP guests in style. The interior is spacious, with enough room to jog around.
Which Celebrity Has The Most Expensive Private Jet?
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The most expensive private jet that has ever been owned was by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia. It had a price tag of over USD 500 million and was also the largest private jet ever sold.
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The celebrity with the most expensive private jet in the world today is Mark Cuban. He is a business mogul and a host of the television show Shark Tank. Cuban owns a Boeing 767-277 that’s estimated to be worth USD 144 million.
