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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Doug Gollan covers private aviation and the business of luxury travel. From slots in pro-am golf tournaments to getting behind the ...

Nothing screams luxury more than having an entire plane cabin to yourself. With access to ample space and freedom, flying privately is one of the most convenient ways to move across long distances.

For most people, private jets are typically smaller planes, with the largest purpose-built models, like the Bombardier Global 7500/8000, often sitting fewer than 20 passengers. If you need a larger ...

They are mind-bogglingly expensive – not just to buy, but to fuel, staff and maintain. They can be surprisingly claustrophobic, are far less comfortable than commercial flights when turbulence hits, ...