Ed Sheeran spotted on commercial flight to Sydney

The “humble” British megastar shocked travellers in Ballina yesterday, shunning a private jet in favour of a commercial Virgin flight.

Ed Sheeran is surely the most normal A-lister on the planet.

The British megastar, 32, went under the radar at Ballina Airport on Monday, where he boarded a commercial Virgin flight to Sydney from the regional town.

The multi-Grammy award winner shunned the traditional private jet route many musicians take while on tour in Australia, instead, travelling with the masses after enjoying a weekend off in Byron Bay with his family.

Sheeran kept a low profile wearing a cap and sunglasses, and was seen walking through airport security with a backpack alongside fellow travellers.

Music megastar Ed Sheeran shuns the celebrity private jet scene, opting instead for a commercial flight on Virgin Australia. Picture: Media-Mode.Com

Thousands took to social media to praise Sheeran for being “down to earth”, while also applauding him for snubbing a chartered flight.

Sheeran made his way through airport security with the rest of the Virgin customers. Picture: Media-Mode.Com

“There really is not many famous people like him. So humble. So genuine,” one wrote, another adding, “Says a lot about him. He’s a humble, down to earth guy who hasn’t allowed his fame to go to his head.”

Sheeran was also joined by his wife Cherry Seaborn. Picture: Media-Mode.Com

Sheeran went under the radar. Picture: Media-Mode.Com

Another fan revealed they previously spotted Sheeran on yet another commercial flight during his previous tour.

“He was on my Jetstar flight to Queenstown NZ about six years ago. No airs or graces, just sat in row 1 minding his own business.”

The Perfect singer had earlier been spotted with his wife Cherry Seaborn, 30, and their two children Lyra, 2, and Jupiter, nine months, enjoying a day at the beach on Sunday.

Ed Sheeran performed three shows at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane over the weekend. Picture: Josh Woning

Sheeran, who kicked off his Mathematics world tour in Brisbane at the weekend, is next due to perform at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Friday and Saturday, before heading to Melbourne and Adelaide.

Sheeran, who performed three sold-out shows in Brisbane, made headlines for stopping by the Queensland Children’s Hospital to visit sick children on Sunday, where he performed some of his songs.

Thank you @edsheeran for dropping by the Queensland Children's Hospital today to surprise patients and families with a few songs 🎵 and plenty of #selfies 🤳. You left a trail of smiles 😄 and memories in your wake. Check out Ed's visit at https://t.co/FCiWmHG1E2#edsheeranpic.twitter.com/GsUCzYFuEU

— Children's Health Queensland (@childhealthqld) February 19, 2023

While he was there, Sheeran asked patient Keasine Latu to sing with him.

“I was put on the spot, the cameraman told him I could sing and it was in front of everyone so I just started singing,” Keasine told Today on Monday.

“It was the best thing I experienced my entire life, meeting Ed Sheeran was amazing.”