Interesting Facts About Private Jet

Flying is not necessarily still considered a luxury, but back in the day the idea of chartering a private jet was only for the rich and famous. Nowadays, it is possible to book a flight on a small private jet regardless of who you are, but this was not always the case.

Initially, flying was limited to people who either had lots of money, were famous or a dignitary of some description. It was seemed as an immense privilege to be able to get on an airplane and fly to different destinations. We tend to take for granted how easy it is for us to book a flight and hop on a plane. It may still be quite costly depending on the destination, but the common man now has full access to this mode of transport. Planes and jets became especially useful during World War 2 but were still not used by the general public. After this time, it soon became evident that flying was a fantastic way in which to get people to their destinations and another way in which to generate money. With planes now being accessible to all types of people, the elite needed to find a new way to have their own space apart from moving into first class, their solution, according to Discovery, was to purchase their own private jets.

Living in the lap of luxury was possible once more for the elite. It did not matter what size jet you owned, as long as you had one. What made private jets so appealing was the fact that the owners could assemble their own crew, have the power to fly whenever they wanted to and enjoy complete privacy. Privacy, depending on the owner, was usually a necessity. It meant being able to fly under the radar. Whether it be a diplomat who needed that added security, or a playboy who wanted to keep his “bit onthe side” away from the wife, private jets provided the sanctuary they needed.

Private jets are smaller in size compared to that of a commercial airline. Making them not only faster, but also able to fly to areas that may not always be possible in a big plane. These areas included private islands and safari resorts. Another interesting fact about private jets is the fact that as the owner, you are in complete control of the design. Some planes were designed to be the ultimate party atmosphere in the sky – bars in the centre, bedrooms in the back and so much more. Your jet could get you to your destination quickly and provide you with the ultimate in luxury. Owning a private jet is still popular nowadays, Oprah Winfrey and Celine Dion both own a Bombardier BD-700 Global Express, a light weight plane which is valued at $47.7 million according to Discovery.