JET plane
DREAMING
A DAY IN THE LIFE Legacy 600
area for computers and desks; a dining area; and a bedroom area. Some of them have full queen- or king-sized beds and showers.” So what are your chances of getting aboard a private jet? Short of discovering a new coal mine or marrying into a wealthy family, not so good. You can charter a small jet from around $1,500 per hour, so that quick trip up the coast for a very special occasion will only set you back the best part of a few thousand dollars. However, if you expect to board a larger jet you’ll have to part with considerably more cash. A mid-sized jet will set you back about $4,000 per hour, while a large intercontinental aircraft will run you around $6,000 per hour – or $100 per minute.
BY SHANE CONROY
Phenom 100
Flying like a rockstar begins well before you take off. Step into your luxury limousine transfer to the airport and glide through airport check-in with first-class priority. Customisation is the name of the game when it comes to in-flight service – your fine-dining menu is designed around your tastes, the bar is stocked with your personal favourites, and the in-flight entertainment is any which way you like it. With dinner done, turn in for a restful sleep on a full-sized bed, then freshen up in the morning with a mid-air shower complete with luxury spa products.
Feel like indulging in more luxury? If you really want to feel like a VIP, head into SYD Airport Tax & Duty Free and pick up a $168,000 bottle of 2004 Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon, complete with its own wooden cabinet. Only one available at time of print. Available at SYD Airport Tax & Duty Free, located at T1 Sydney International. Duty free allowances apply.Tax and duty free prices apply to international travellers only.
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