For over a century, flights have been transporting millions of passengers across the globe. But, for the uber-rich, it’s luxury all the way. Whether they’re chartering a private plane or chopping through the air in a state-of-the-art sky taxi. We’ve got unprecedented access to first class lounges where the elite eat whatever their hearts desire, we meet the high-fliers who buy and sell private jets and get comfy in the world’s most expensive commercial airline seat.
Onboard one of the world’s most exclusive commercial airlines, we reveal the Residence, a secret sanctuary in the sky that surpasses even first class. Guests sip vintage champagne, enjoy caviar from Italy and Iran, and can even shower at 40,000 feet. Cabin crew Emma works with dedication to meet the highest standards for the demanding passengers.
In London’s Park Lane, we step inside The Jet Business — the only showroom in the world where you can walk in and buy a private jet. Aviation CEO George Galanopoulos drops by in search of the perfect aircraft for a high-net-worth client, guided by CEO Steve Varsano.
When George isn’t procuring planes for his esteemed clients, he charters his own luxury private jets. But it’s not all about work, and we join George when he heads off to Paris for lunch with friends including Andrea who is a caviar supplier and Johan, a Cognac connoisseur. Ooh-la-la!
Cutting through the UK’s most congested airspace at less than 2000 feet is Castle Air, who boast one of the largest fleets of luxury helicopters in the world. We climb aboard with the team as they fly their AW139 – dubbed the billionaire’s chopper – to the home counties, to pick up wealthy entrepreneur Charlie who is going on a flight to just West of London for a spot of clay pigeon shooting, as you do. To the super rich like Charlie, the £6000 trip represents “good value for money”.
Rating – 687,000 peaking at 732,000 and a 5% share. Up on slot average.