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How to nab a private jet ride for $3k a person

How to nab a private jet ride for $3k a person

Tossing up flying private over commercial? More Australians are opting in for the thrill and convenience, despite the cost. From the upcoming Highflyer magazine, out on February 28.

Sam Buckingham-Jones boards the jet at Bankstown Airport. James Brickwood

If you’ve never flown on a private jet, your first time will likely include some of these thoughts:

  • Private jets are not as big inside as in the movies.
  • There’s a welcome mat at the bottom of the stairs. Isn’t that nice?
  • The chaos of large airports is the worst part of flying.
  • The safety briefing and video can be done so much more quickly.
  • Hang on, did anyone mention switching our phones to aeroplane mode? Oh wait, it doesn’t matter.
  • This is a bit like a luxury caravan! Nifty tables and armrests pop out everywhere.
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Sam Buckingham-Jones
Sam Buckingham-JonesMedia and marketing reporterSam Buckingham-Jones is the media and marketing reporter at The Australian Financial Review. Connect with Sam on Twitter.

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