The royal family uses the RAF VIP Voyager jet to travel around the world in an official capacity. The specially designed plane is available to the royal family and British government officials. While off-duty, members of the royal family have been known to use both private planes and budget airlines.

In 2026, Prince William and Princess Catherine (Kate) follow a "hybrid" travel policy that balances royal security with a public commitment to sustainability. While they have access to The King’s Helicopter and RAF Voyager (the "royal private jet") for official state visits or high-security domestic hops, they are increasingly seen flying commercial with British Airways. For example, for the 2025/2026 Earthshot Prize events, William notably flew commercially to minimize his carbon footprint, despite facing social media criticism from those who view any royal flight as "detached from reality." When they do fly commercial, they use a private VVIP lounge and are often the first to board or the last to leave. For personal family holidays, they have been known to fly on budget carriers or commercial flights to keep a low profile. In 2026, the "Royal Travel" strategy is clearly evolving to prioritize optics and environmental responsibility over the traditional exclusivity of private aviation.