On the earth of Bollywood, time is cash, and privateness is priceless. From back-to-back movie shoots to international purple carpets, India’s high celebrities have taken to the skies in non-public jets that mix comfort, luxurious, and discretion. Some of the favoured plane for these elite journeys is the Legacy 600, a 13-seater government jet that gives excess of only a clean experience.
“Most celebrities within the nation choose flying on this,” Maria Charles, Director of Skyline Charters, the lady answerable for orchestrating high-flying journey plans for the movie trade’s elite, tells The Hollywood Reporter India. “It’s a really comfy 13-seater the place you may get loads of work carried out when you’re flying non-public as properly.”
Some of the luxurious options of the Legacy 600 is its convertible cabin area. “The cabin that I’m strolling in direction of proper now shifts into two very comfy beds that may sleep two individuals… it could clearly be a non-public area if you’re flying non-public,” she explains.
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Past the glamour, the logistics are simply as spectacular. “I’ve activated flights in two hours additionally,” says Maria. “The pilot has to achieve the airport, the plane needs to be fuelled, catering needs to be ordered… as a result of if he says ‘I’ve to go,’ he has to go. So it’s important to make it occur.”
The reserving course of? Surprisingly swift. “There is no such thing as a time restrict. If the plane is out there and pilots are inside responsibility limits, we are able to fly instantly,” she says.
And overlook lengthy check-ins. “It’s hardly quarter-hour, no more than that. For those who don’t have baggage, you stroll straight in, do your safety clearance and also you’re on the plane.”
As for what’s served onboard, it’s tailor-made to the traveller. “No matter you need — it might be continental, Mughlai, South Indian. Some like keema pav, others choose hummus and pita. Many actors solely need a continental breakfast when flying early.”Story continues beneath this advert
The worth tag for this unique expertise? “Anyplace between ₹18 to ₹30 lakh plus GST for a Bombay–Delhi sector, relying on the plane,” says Maria.
Whereas some would possibly assume celebrities personal their jets, she clarifies, “It’s principally on a rental foundation solely. You e-book the complete aircraft, not only a seat. You possibly can journey alone or convey your family and friends, it’s yours for the journey.”
Non-public jet journey has lengthy existed within the movie trade, however its recognition surged post-COVID. “After the restrictions and every little thing, individuals have began flying non-public extra. It’s not simply comfort, it’s a way of life now,” says Maria.
And although she retains names confidential, she does drop one charming element: “One is my childhood crush until date whom I’ve flown… I’ve an image with him and I used to be actually amazed as a result of I couldn’t have thought that I’ll fly this individual.”
