SKYCLUB TRAVEL BLOG

When it comes to air travel the sky has no limit. For celebrities, wealthy executives and oil tycoons who see money as no object, a ridiculously expensive private jet is the only way to fly. First or Business Class may be luxurious for some, but a private jet can get you from door-to-door in style, without the hassle of waiting in line at the airport. Here’s a glimpse at some of the sexiest private jets money can buy…

Dassault Falcon 900LX

With a certified altitude of 51,000 ft and the ability to fly 4,750nm non-stop (farther than any other jet in its class), the Falcon 900LX lets you do what other jets can’t. It gives you access to short runways at high altitudes and smaller airports all over the world such as Lhasa, Kunming, London City, Chicago Executive, Saanen and St Moritz. Not only can it cover long distances, it’s also one of the safest because it can land at slower, safer speeds than some of its twinjet competitors.

The spacious cabin lets in plenty of natural light and is finished with supple leathers, polished veneers and soft carpeting to give it a plush, luxe interior. You can lounge in one of three separate living areas, dine on a meal served from your full galley kitchen, work in your fully equipped office or sleep soundly as you travel to your final destination.

To give you a rough idea of how far this aircraft can travel, the Dassault Falcon 900LX can fly from Beijing to Cairns, Shanghai to Moscow or Hong Kong to Sydney without stopping.

Embraer Legacy 650

The Embraer Legacy 650 accommodates up to 14 passengers and has the largest cabin, galley and lavatory in its class, with three distinct zones configurable in a variety of different layouts. You can also tailor the interior to suit your tastes, with a choice of wood veneers, fabric and leather, premium veneers and optional natural granite stone flooring in the galley and lavatory area. Best of all the baggage compartment is fully accessible during the flight, so you can get what you need, whenever you like.

The jet also provides seamless connectivity, high definition capabilities and integrated Apple TV to take your in-flight experience to the next level. Jackie Chan has a customised version, painted in the colours of the Chinese flag.

Gulfstream G650

The Gulfstream G650 can fly 7,000 nautical miles non-stop with eight passengers and is the fastest, most luxurious long-range aircraft that Gulfstream has ever built. With an 8 foot 6 inch metre-wide cabin, this private jet provides a secluded sanctuary in the sky for up to 18 guests.

There’s a choice of 12 floor plans offering various configurations for meetings, entertaining and relaxing, with features such as a convection oven, large ice drawers, handcrafted leather recliners, a large stateroom and fitted storage. Sixteen large panoramic windows allow abundant sunlight into the cabin and fresh air is replenished every two minutes to allow passengers to breathe more easily.

Boasting a much lower cabin altitude than most aircraft in its class, passengers can arrive at their destination feeling fresh and alert. For VIPs who need to stay connected during the journey, the Gulfstream possesses some serious state-of-the-art technology. In addition to onboard printing, Internet and telephone, you can use your Apple iOS or select Google Android smartphones and tablets as touch-screen controls for temperature, lighting, window shades and entertainment options.