Bill Gates, one of the world's richest people, is a staunch advocate for the fight against climate change – but he also frequently uses a private jet, which has led to questions about authenticity when it comes to his activism.
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Elon Musk flies private jets more than any other billionaire—releasing over 2,000 tons of carbon emissions in his wake. Elon Musk dreams of colonizing Mars, but here on Earth he's settled for frequent flier of the sky.
It can be more affordable to fly privately if the cost is shared among all the passengers. When you book a private jet charter, you're renting the entire aircraft. Bringing other paying passengers with you can reduce the cost.
Trump's Boeing 757Trump's DJT Operations I LLC bought the plane in 2011. The aircraft has two Rolls-Royce RB211 turbofan engines, and is configured to seat 43 people. It has a dining room, bathroom, shower, bedroom, guest room, and galley.
If you own a private jet or have the owner's permission to smoke tobacco on board, as long as the aircraft complies with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules for passenger and crew compartment interiors, then smoking is permitted.
400 hours a year is the figure most often cited for average usage of a private jet (most aren't owned by billionaires; there are around 2,000 billionaires and over ten times that many private jets). What are the most luxurious private jets?
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is reputedly the world's most expensive aircraft since 1997. The reported initial cost per unit was $737 million in 1997 dollars.
1 Drake's Boeing 767 - $200 millionAt the top of the list is the rapper, singer, and songwriter Drake, who flies in a Boeing 767 valued at an astounding $185 million. The jet is also fitted out with $80 to $100 million worth of customization, bringing its total value up to about $200 million.