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Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous: 5 Celebrities Who Own Their Own Private Plane

TIME : 2016/3/18 11:39:27
Let's face it, many of us are envious of the lifestyle that celebrities have. Getting to travel around the world, getting into exclusive clubs and parties, the interesting people they get to meet every day, not having to pay for things, and all the glitz and glamour. And how can we forget, some of them even have their own private plane! Talk about cars being too "mainstream" for them. Here is a list of celebrities with private planes to kill for.

John Travolta

For a guy who swayed his hips and sang like a pro in the movies 'Grease' and 'Saturday Night Fever', John Travolta also nailed it by not only owning a private plane, but also flying it. This famous movie star is also an honorary pilot for Qantas. The jet he owns is the Boeing 707-138. If you are wondering where he parks it, you will be surprised to know that he has a parking space right at his house.

Oprah Winfrey

The queen of talk shows, Oprah Winfrey also joined the A-list rank of celebrities who owns a private plane with her Bombardier Global Express XRS. With an estimated price of $42 million, her private plane was custom designed by Bombardier Aerospace. The plane has a capacity of 10 passengers, a bathroom with designer fixtures, and a gallery to give each passenger the essence of luxury and exclusivity.

Jay-Z

One of the richest and the most influential personality in the music industry, Jay-Z was gifted with a Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet by his wife Beyonce, also one of the most popular female musicians. This $40 million jet plane is attached with a kitchen, bedroom, two bathrooms, and a living room furnished with cream leather. As one of the moguls of the music industry, their jet plane definitely fits their status.

Tom Cruise

With movies like Top Gun, Mission Impossible, and Magnolia under his belt, Tom Cruise is one of the most popular actors of all time and his Gulfstream IV jet plane is a proof of that. This state-of-the-art jet plane can accommodate up to 19 passengers, luxuriously furnished, and powered by two Rolls Royce 611-8 engines. The air in his private jet also refreshes every two minutes, pressurized at 6000-ft. Whether the movie Top Gun triggered his love for planes or not, he sure knows how to travel in style.

Donald Trump

One can expect nothing but luxury from this business tycoon. For a whopping $100 million, Donald Trump owns his own Boeing 727-23. Although the plane was originally owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, it went under major renovation after Donald trump bought it. The plane accommodates up to 23 passengers and each seat has its own personal television. Not only that, it also features a leather armchair, gold-plated seatbelt buckles, and Waterford crystal lamps. The plane also has dining area, lounge, master and guest bedroom, and of course, a VIP section. Donald Trump takes affluence to another level by getting his 'Trump' logo on the exterior part of the plane in 23-carat gold.

With a bank account to fit such a lavish lifestyle, these celebrities surely knows how to make the best of it. With private jet companies letting you charter flights to anywhere in the world, you no longer need to own a private jet to fly in one. Now you can fly in luxury and comfort of a private jet for all your vacations and business trips. Browse this website to learn more about private jet charter flights.