See inside the Four Seasons' private Airbus jet which you can now charter for the first time for $115,000 a day

Pete SymeApr 13, 2024, 17:24 IST

A woman on board the Four Seasons jet, and the Airbus A321LR.Courtesy of Four Seasons

Four Seasons has its own Airbus A321neoLR, typically used for set experiences.
Now it's offering the 48-seat jet up for charter at a cost of $115,000.

Most people will only know Four Seasons for its range of luxury hotels around the world, but the firm also hosts travel experiences with the help of its own private jet.

These around-the-world air cruises last as long as three weeks and cost up to $215,000 per person. But now, for the first time, Four Seasons is offering its own Airbus A321neoLR for charter.

It costs $115,000 a day and seats up to 48 people. Here's what the aircraft looks like and how the luxury firm is extending how it caters to the wealthy.

When you think of private jets, firms like Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Dassault usually come to mind.

Elon Musk boarding his Gulfstream G650ER.JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images

But Airbus and Boeing also offer business versions of their passenger jets, which customers can customize.

The main lounge of an Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty.Adrien Daste/Airbus

The Airbus A320neo — which competes with the Boeing 737 Max — is not only used by regular airlines, but also by luxury operators.

The Airbus A320neo's first test flight in 2014.ERIC CABANIS/AFP via Getty Images

Four Seasons, famed for its luxurious hotels, owns an Airbus A321neoLR, the long-range version of its narrowbody jet.

Courtesy of Four Seasons

The A321neoLR has a maximum range of 4,600 miles — enough to fly from New York to mainland Europe. Later this year, the European planemaker plans to deliver its first XLR, which could be a real game changer.

REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer

The A321neoLR has a maximum range of 4,600 miles — enough to fly from New York to mainland Europe. Later this year, the European planemaker plans to deliver its first XLR, which could be a real game changer.

Until now, the jet has only been used for Four Seasons' round-the-world experiences. These last as long as three weeks and stop at destinations like Antarctica or the Galápagos Islands — for up to $215,000 per person.

The many Emperor Penguins who call Antarctica home probably wouldn't be too affected if Earth suddenly stopped spinning.John Conrad/Getty Images

Until now, the jet has only been used for Four Seasons' round-the-world experiences. These last as long as three weeks and stop at destinations like Antarctica or the Galápagos Islands — for up to $215,000 per person.

For the first time, people will be able to charter the Four Seasons' jet on their own itinerary, such as a one-off trip or creating their own whirlwind tour.

Courtesy of Four Seasons

Four Seasons' private jet director of guest experience, Chenin Matthews, gave recommendations like visiting the Paris Olympics; spending New Year's in Dubai; or staying at one of the firm's hotels as featured on TV.

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Four Seasons' private jet director of guest experience, Chenin Matthews, gave recommendations like visiting the Paris Olympics; spending New Year's in Dubai; or staying at one of the firm's hotels as featured on TV.

The jet includes a social-gathering space called "Lounge in the Sky."

Courtesy of Four Seasons

Chartering the Four Seasons jet also comes with an in-flight executive chef who makes customized meals inspired by destinations on the trip.

Courtesy of Four Seasons

A regular version of the Airbus plane can fit over 200 passengers, but Four Seasons sacrifices capacity for comfort. There are 48 custom-designed leather seats that can lie flat.

Courtesy of Four Seasons

A regular version of the Airbus plane can fit over 200 passengers, but Four Seasons sacrifices capacity for comfort. There are 48 custom-designed leather seats that can lie flat.

Every guest also gets an iPad for in-flight entertainment and Bose headphones.

Courtesy of Four Seasons

The seats remind me of Beond, a luxury airline that only flies to or from the Maldives. They have the same buttons on the armrest and also provide iPads for in-flight entertainment.

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The seats remind me of Beond, a luxury airline that only flies to or from the Maldives. They have the same buttons on the armrest and also provide iPads for in-flight entertainment.

The Four Seasons charter comes with 10 crew members: three pilots, one engineer, and six cabin crew. You could also pay more for an onboard physician, tour manager, or extra flight attendants.

Courtesy of Four Seasons

The Four Seasons charter comes with 10 crew members: three pilots, one engineer, and six cabin crew. You could also pay more for an onboard physician, tour manager, or extra flight attendants.

It costs $115,000 a day for up to 48 guests. That price includes meals and airport services, but not accommodation or on-location activities.

Courtesy of Four Seasons

It's also only available for 31 days this year. And because the aircraft is registered in the UK, it can't fly domestic routes in the US.

Courtesy of Four Seasons

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See inside the Four Seasons' private Airbus jet which you can now charter for the first time for $115,000 a day

When you think of private jets, firms like Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Dassault usually come to mind.

But Airbus and Boeing also offer business versions of their passenger jets, which customers can customize.

The Airbus A320neo — which competes with the Boeing 737 Max — is not only used by regular airlines, but also by luxury operators.

Four Seasons, famed for its luxurious hotels, owns an Airbus A321neoLR, the long-range version of its narrowbody jet.

The A321neoLR has a maximum range of 4,600 miles — enough to fly from New York to mainland Europe. Later this year, the European planemaker plans to deliver its first XLR, which could be a real game changer.

Until now, the jet has only been used for Four Seasons' round-the-world experiences. These last as long as three weeks and stop at destinations like Antarctica or the Galápagos Islands — for up to $215,000 per person.

For the first time, people will be able to charter the Four Seasons' jet on their own itinerary, such as a one-off trip or creating their own whirlwind tour.

Four Seasons' private jet director of guest experience, Chenin Matthews, gave recommendations like visiting the Paris Olympics; spending New Year's in Dubai; or staying at one of the firm's hotels as featured on TV.

The jet includes a social-gathering space called "Lounge in the Sky."

Chartering the Four Seasons jet also comes with an in-flight executive chef who makes customized meals inspired by destinations on the trip.

A regular version of the Airbus plane can fit over 200 passengers, but Four Seasons sacrifices capacity for comfort. There are 48 custom-designed leather seats that can lie flat.

Every guest also gets an iPad for in-flight entertainment and Bose headphones.

The seats remind me of Beond, a luxury airline that only flies to or from the Maldives. They have the same buttons on the armrest and also provide iPads for in-flight entertainment.

The Four Seasons charter comes with 10 crew members: three pilots, one engineer, and six cabin crew. You could also pay more for an onboard physician, tour manager, or extra flight attendants.

It costs $115,000 a day for up to 48 guests. That price includes meals and airport services, but not accommodation or on-location activities.

It's also only available for 31 days this year. And because the aircraft is registered in the UK, it can't fly domestic routes in the US.