FORGET designer clothes, supercars and superyachts, the ultimate way for a celebrity to showcase their wealth is with a private jet.
But flaunting their luxurious aircrafts online can sometimes land the world’s most famous entertainers in hot water – like Taylor Swift this week.
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The Karma singer, 34, has just flogged the smaller of her two high-end private jets after being slammed for her carbon footprint over a planned 19,200-mile trip in just 10 days.
The controversial trip – between Tokyo, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Melbourne – was expected to produce 122 tons of C02 emissions according to Yard and cost around $23,250 (£18,400) in fuel.
Last year, she was labelled the world’s most carbon-polluting celebrity by the publication, when they claimed she had racked up 170 flights between January and August.
Her lawyers sternly refuted the claim, insisting Taylor often lends the private jet to other celebs.
Taylor sold her smaller luxury 12-seater private jet, which is a Dassault Falcon 900 and is worth $44million (£35million) brand new, but still has another plane that can fit 16.
The offloaded aircraft featured her lucky number 13 on the front and had the registration number N898TS.
It is believed to refer to her initials and her year of birth 1989, which is also her most successful album to date.
Here, we take a peek inside some of the most extravagant private jets in the celeb world.
Kim Kardashian – $150m
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Kim’s life of luxury has been documented for years on her hit reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
The 43-year-old billionaire owner of Skims is said to have celebrated her financial status by splashing an astonishing $150million on a private jet.
According to reports, it took manufacturers an entire year to build the aircraft to Kim’s specific taste and design.
The plane features two bathrooms and two beds which can transform into one king-size bed when needed, alongside 10 sleepers for guests.
Kim has also designed the jet with cream cashmere leather seats and and a crisp grey theme.
If you ever land an invitation on “Kim Air”, be prepared to take off your shoes and follow her very strict instructions not of “don’t breathe, don’t touch a thing”.
The research names the reality star as one of the worst air polluters as she made four flights under 20 minutes in the past two months.
Kanye West – ‘Gifted’
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Kanye West, 46, is not known for his subtle approach to his music, fashion, and life in general.
The hip hop icon’s private jet is without question one of the most extravagant in the celebrity world.
His huge jet is a 747 double decker which has the capacity to seat a mind-blowing 660 passengers.
In true Kanye fashion, most of the space has been transformed into a luxury double-bed suite marble bathroom, many living areas, and guest rooms.
It also has a dining area and extra comfy cushy seats that could ease the minds of those with the fear of flying.
According to Kanye’s ex-wife Kim, the plane was given to Kanye by Team Adidas for his Yeezy brand with the company.
Lady Gaga – $80m
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Is there any celebrity who perfectly exemplifies the phrase “go big or go home” than Lady Gaga?
The singer and actress, 37, is known for her outlandish and elaborate choice of stage outfits, but her passion for traveling in style is no different.
She owns a jet which is estimated to be worth up to $80million.
The New York native is often seen posing in couture designs on her jet.
Inside Taylor Swift’s 20,000 trip
HITMAKER Taylor Swift has been slammed by eco lovers for racking up nearly 20,000 miles worth of air miles aboard her private jet
The flights were expected to produce a whopping 122 tons of C02 emissions.
According to Age Co, the average UK car produces 1.7 tonnes per year – based on driving 7,600 miles in 12 months.
Here we break the air miles from Taylor’s trip:
- Monday – 5,477 miles from Los Angeles to Tokyo to continue her tour after attending the Grammy awards.
- Saturday – 5,530 miles from Tokyo to Las Vegas to see boyfriend Travis Kelce, of the Kansas City Chiefs, battle it out against the San Francisco 49ers in this Sunday’s Super Bowl.
- Next – 8,157 miles from Las Vegas to Melbourne to resume her Eras Tour dates.
Drake – $185m
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Back in 2019, Drake, 35, bought a massive Boeing 767 cargo plane which features his OVO owl symbol, along with the moniker Air Drake.
OVO stands for Drake’s company – October’s Very Own – and for his record label OVO sound.
In a video shared by one of his entourage, fans got to see how the one per cent live.
The plane has a huge luxury lounge area, with golden walls and comes complete with a plush bedroom for if Drake fancies some alone time on a long flight… or if he is entertaining.
As far as the plane’s cabin, there are multiple wraparound couches, where the materials consist of a balance between leather and crushed velvet.
The interior is completed with a hardwood table surrounded by individual reclining seats, while the walls are filled with mirrors lined by hardwood that matches the table to complete the theme.
In a 2022 report by Yard, Drake was alleged to have taken three flights under 20 minutes in the last six weeks.
He responded to the criticism by writing on Instagram: “This is just them moving planes to whatever airport they are being stored at for anyone who was interested in the logistics … nobody takes that flight.”
Needless to say, his response further infuriated fans with experts describing the journeys as “wasteful”.
Kylie Jenner – $72m
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Kylie Jenner, 26, bought her $72.8 million pink private Global Express jet before Covid and used it for her 23rd birthday.
The jet’s cabin is 8 feet wide and 59.6 feet, has 28 windows and two enormous pink swooping lines to accent the body.
Onboard is an entertainment room, master suite and huge closet space.
The plane screams wealth with an entertainment suite, master suite, two bathrooms, a gallery, crew rest area, closet and ample storage room for baggage.
In 2022, Kylie came under intense criticism when she posted a picture of the two jets and captioned it: “You wanna take mine or yours?”
Fans slammed the post as tone-deaf and ignorant to the effects of climate change.
Beyoncé and Jay Z – $40m
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The music couple own the £40million Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet, which Beyoncé gifted to Jay Z back in 2012.
It is one of the largest private planes, with the couple using it to transport their kids and full team of staff around.
Onboard it has a large bedroom and two bathrooms, although it can sleep up to seven passengers, and also has a fully stocked kitchen.
Jay Z’s jet was previously also named as one of the biggest culprits when it comes to celeb air polluters.
Floyd Mayweather – $50m
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The boxer, 46, has a net worth of over $460million and has no problems showing off his wealth on social media.
His $50million Gulfstream jet cannot be missed as it has his name written in bold on the side.
Air Mayweather has luxurious leather seats, a bed, and an impressive entertainment system.
He often shares pictures of himself getting a massage, haircut or playing a game of poker on board his aircraft.
The interior is decked out with pieces from his lifestyle brand called The Money Team.
Celine Dion – $42m
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Celine Dion is one of the most successful singers of all time with a net worth of over $800miliion.
The French Canadian native, 55, bought a $42million BD 700 Global Express XRS private jet.
Onboard are several bathrooms and a full kitchen – although it costs around $3million to run every year.
Oprah Winfrey – $75m
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It surely wouldn’t be a decent list of celebrity private jet owners without a mention of Oprah Winfrey, who is worth over $2billion.
The Talk show host, 70, has her own $75million private jet, with a custom built Bombardier BD-700 Global Express XRS.
It can carry up to 17 passengers, and was bought by her production company HARPO.
The CEO of the Oprah Winfrey Network has been seen stepping out of the plane on several occasions.
Her travels on the jet, however, have sparked concern as being detrimental to the environment.
Tom Cruise – $20m
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Tom, 61, is well known for his love of flying – he has had a pilot licence since 1994.
The Mission Impossible actor reportedly owns a whopping five jets, with the most impressive being the $20million Gulfstream IV.
Not only can it carry up to 19 passengers, but it even has a movie room and hot tub on board.
He also has his own single seat p-51 Mustang, which he bought back in 2001.
Dwayne Johnson – $53m
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The Rock owns his own $53million Gulfstream G650 which is one of the fastest private planes.
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It can seat up to 10 passengers with 10 able to sleep, and he often uses it to lug himself and his pets around.
It also has four living areas, and 16 panoramic windows.