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The company is one of the few top private jet companies that use that option. They own about 15 midsize Citation Excel/XLS aircraft 54 turboprop Beechcraft King Air 350i. To book the aircraft, you need a one-time initiation fee of $17,500 and you pay annual dues of $8,500 starting from the second year.
Wheels Up was launched in 2013. It was founded by Kenny Dichter. You know, the same Dichter that co-founded Marquis Jet. Marquis Jet gave rise to the Jet card. The company uses pay as you go charter option. This option is quite different from the jet card option. We discussed them above.
Remember the empty leg booking we talked about earlier because it also offers that service. A differentiating factor is that they run and Express cargo services which help in urgent deliveries of documents and other small parcels. [links]
Cessna 750 Citation belonging to Wheels Up private jet company
These days, a select lucky few are taking luxury air travel to new heights with state-of-the-art ultra-long-range executive jets from manufacturers such as Gulfstream and Bombardier. And then there are those bold enough to convert commercial airliners into opulent flying palaces.
When it comes to private jets, there are some that are a cut above the rest.
But for now, at least, here are the seven most luxurious private jets in the world, according to Business Insider. [links]
So we at Business Insider have assembled what we believe to be a collection of the most luxurious private aircraft in the world. Naturally, this list is fluid and subject to change — after all, Elon Musk might surprise us all one day with a pimped-out SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule mounted atop a Falcon Heavy rocket, or a company like Zunum Aero could give us an electric private jet.
Rap superstar Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce have one of the nicest private jets around. Their Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet is complete with a living room decked out entirely in leather. It has a full state-of-the-art kitchen and two bathrooms. The plane can accommodate several guests, and the musically inclined family use their private jet often to take vacation with their toddler daughter, Blue Ivy. Beyonce is one of the wealthiest superstars in the world, and she used her fame and money to buy this plane as a gift for her husband, which goes down in history as one of the nicest gifts ever given. here
OK so we didn’t take an actual person here but we had to include one of the coolest planes on earth. Currently Barack Obama gets to ride this beauty and his jet is Air Force One, a Boeing 747-200B. While we, the American people actually own this plane, we’ll never set foot in it unless we land a very high position in the government. This is the private plane decked out and equipped to carry the Commander in Chief all over the world, and it’s an expensive one. While a 747 is generally around $200 million, the upgrades and added security on this plane make it worth a lot more. It features several rooms, including conference rooms, regular seating, bedrooms, bathrooms and everything in between to make it one of the most expensive, nicest planes around.
Bill Gates — $41 Million
Jay-Z — $40 Million [links]
They might not be considered celebrities in the conventional Hollywood sense, but they are two of the most well-known individuals in the world. The duo went to college together and founded Google, the world’s most famous internet search engine. They’ve made billions of dollars and landed on the lists of richest people in the world with their creation. They also purchased themselves a company jet called the Google Jet. It’s a Boeing 767-200 that has exclusive rights to land at Moffet Field, which is exclusive to NASA. It’s a right not given to any other private jet.
The Boeing 747-8 VIP is the longest and second largest airliner ever built. The starting price of this jewel is at $367 million, and that is before all the luxury amendments are designed into the jumbo jet. The owner prefers to stay incognito but it’s pricey yet stylish details are public. Completed by Greenpoint Technologies, the interiors of the private jet have been built using the finest material. It features two separate lounges, a stateroom with its own lounge that even world’s best hotels somehow cannot compare with. There is a massive office with an impressive conference room. A stately dining room is perfect for the most elegant of dining experiences. more
The prince’s private jet version of the Airbus is like a flying palace. It features a spiral staircase and a lift that connects the plane’s three floors. There are four family and VIP suites and a prayer room with electronic mats which automatically turn towards Mecca. There’s even a concert hall, complete with a stage and a grand piano, to entertain guests throughout the flight. What else? There is a full-size boardroom, a Turkish bath and ample parking space for the prince’s Rolls Royce. According to Design Q, the company that worked on the interiors, the A380 is “not only the most luxurious aircraft in existence, but also reflects the cultural values and status of its owner.” more
Donald Trump’s $100 million private jet may not be as grand as his famed Trump Towers. However, it is one of the most luxurious jets flying the skies today. The 43 seater private jet boasts the latest electronic equipment and has the family logo emblazoned on just about everything. The highlights are the Rolls Royce engines and the 24-carat gold plated seat belts. Every seat is equipped with a personal TV screen. The couches in the guest room convert into a bed. A built-in multiplex movie system has a library of 1,000 movies and 2,500 CDs. more
Featuring the largest and most comfortable cabin in its class and next-generation GE engines that deliver more efficiency with low fuel burn and low emissions, this business jet has been designed to meet today’s customers’ needs and lifestyle. Priced at $66 million this business jet offers a more flexible and light-filled environment. The aft stateroom provides “home-like” master bedroom comfort and intimacy. The spacious dining and conference area is been designed for multi-purpose suitable both for dining and conferencing. Large windows provide improved viewing angles and range while advanced lighting technology sets the perfect ambience depending on the activities on-board.
ACJ319 Elegance corporate jet is a simpler model perfect for the busy buyers. The aircraft is fitted with two bathrooms and a gallery at the front and a bedroom, with a private bathroom, at the rear. The cabin is separated into three sections which can be customized depending on the owner’s needs. There are also sections with versatile modules designed for businesses, conferences and social events. There’s also a cinema lounge. The new design allows the interiors to change with ease. The price tag for this beauty is around $80 million, which is $7 million less than the version with a fully customized interior. here