See inside the luxury Boeing 757 that carries the ultra-rich on $165,000-a-person private 'air cruises' to places like Madagascar and Japan

Taylor RainsAug 2, 2023, 12:05 IST

The interior of a 48-seat custom-fitted Boeing 757 that shuttles people around the world on a bespoke $157,000-a-person world tour.Abercrombie & Kent

People are shelling out over $100,000 for Abercrombie & Kent's luxury around-the-world air cruises.
The tours use a Boeing 757 private jet fitted with 48 first-class, lie-flat seats.

For about the price of a typical single-family home in Mississippi, ultra-rich adventurers can spend three weeks traversing the world via private jet thanks on an Abercrombie & Kent "air cruise."

Founded in 1962 by legendary globetrotter Geoffrey Kent, the luxury travel company has a long history of creating premium experiences targeting high-paying customers.

A&K eventually got into the private jet business with its inaugural "Royal Air Tour" in 1989, and, in 2013, it pioneered around-the-world private air tours with a 26-day trip to places like the Amazon and Samoa. The trip cost $105,000 and used a specially-modified Boeing 737.

"There are a lot of wealthy people today who have the money to travel and want to see the world," Kent told NBC News in 2013. "They are money rich and time poor. This is a great way to see as much of the world as possible in a short amount of time. And to really enjoy it."

Today, A&K's air adventures use a customized Boeing 757 fitted with 48 first class seats, each with fully lie-flat capabilities. Current tours start at $135,000.

It's a pricey trip, but it's also all-inclusive. The six-figure price tag includes hotels like the Ritz-Carlton, all of the private flights, and activities like massages, snorkeling, safaris, and private culinary lessons.

Here's what people can expect onboard A&K's glamorous 757 private plane.

A&K currently only has one bookable around-the-world tour available on its website, and the price starts at about $165,000 per person.

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The plane will make eight stops along the full 25-day itinerary, visiting nations like Japan, Madagascar, India, and Kenya.

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There are three other tours posted on the A&K website — two of which are still being crafted and the third of which is already sold out.

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The six-figure price tags include fancy excursions, five-star hotels, and, of course, the exclusive private jet, which is leased from Icelandair.

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According to The Points Guy, the Reykjavik-based airline takes care of all of the logistics related to the flights.

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However, customers won't find any Icelandair logos outside the plane or things like branded blankets or cutlery onboard.

Icelandair Boeing 757 cabinPeter Gudella/Shutterstock

Instead, A&K has plastered its iconic ampersand logo on the tail and its company name on every seat.

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Each cream-colored lounger comes with typical first-class perks, including power, plenty of legroom, a large tray table, and lie-flat beds.

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The seat itself also has several different settings thanks to buttons built into the seat — even a massage function.

Abercrombie & Kent

Meanwhile, a separate ottoman is available as a footrest and has a storage compartment underneath. It also helps the bed stretch 75 inches long.

Abercrombie & Kent

The interior is a far cry from the 162 economy seats and 22 "saga premium" recliners Icelandiar fit onto the 757 before its glamourfication.

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But, A&K's configuration does have a minor drawback as the seats are in a 2x2 layout — meaning window seat passengers will not have direct-aisle access.

Abercrombie & Kent

As far as inflight entertainment, A&K provides each passenger with a tablet and noise-canceling headphones.

Abercrombie & Kent

And, customers won't go hungry thanks to the onboard executive chef serving up specialties like caviar, chicken skewers, and high-end wine.

Abercrombie & Kent

Although only a handful of the world's population can afford A&K's private jetliner, people are clearly willing to pay up.

Abercrombie & Kent

Not to mention, A&K is not the only company operating in the "air cruise" market.

Abercrombie & Kent

French luxury tour company Safrans du Monde operates a multi-day tour using an Airbus A340 private plane.

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Meanwhile, French boutique airline La Compagnie recently announced VIP tours from the US to the Caribbean.

La Compagnie

And, farther south, Antarctic luxury tour company White Desert charters a private Airbus A340 between Cape Town, South Africa, and the seventh continent.

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See inside the luxury Boeing 757 that carries the ultra-rich on $165,000-a-person private 'air cruises' to places like Madagascar and Japan

A&K currently only has one bookable around-the-world tour available on its website, and the price starts at about $165,000 per person.

The plane will make eight stops along the full 25-day itinerary, visiting nations like Japan, Madagascar, India, and Kenya.

There are three other tours posted on the A&K website — two of which are still being crafted and the third of which is already sold out.

The six-figure price tags include fancy excursions, five-star hotels, and, of course, the exclusive private jet, which is leased from Icelandair.

According to The Points Guy, the Reykjavik-based airline takes care of all of the logistics related to the flights.

However, customers won't find any Icelandair logos outside the plane or things like branded blankets or cutlery onboard.

Instead, A&K has plastered its iconic ampersand logo on the tail and its company name on every seat.

Each cream-colored lounger comes with typical first-class perks, including power, plenty of legroom, a large tray table, and lie-flat beds.

The seat itself also has several different settings thanks to buttons built into the seat — even a massage function.

Meanwhile, a separate ottoman is available as a footrest and has a storage compartment underneath. It also helps the bed stretch 75 inches long.

The interior is a far cry from the 162 economy seats and 22 "saga premium" recliners Icelandiar fit onto the 757 before its glamourfication.

But, A&K's configuration does have a minor drawback as the seats are in a 2x2 layout — meaning window seat passengers will not have direct-aisle access.

As far as inflight entertainment, A&K provides each passenger with a tablet and noise-canceling headphones.

And, customers won't go hungry thanks to the onboard executive chef serving up specialties like caviar, chicken skewers, and high-end wine.

Although only a handful of the world's population can afford A&K's private jetliner, people are clearly willing to pay up.

Not to mention, A&K is not the only company operating in the "air cruise" market.

French luxury tour company Safrans du Monde operates a multi-day tour using an Airbus A340 private plane.

Meanwhile, French boutique airline La Compagnie recently announced VIP tours from the US to the Caribbean.

And, farther south, Antarctic luxury tour company White Desert charters a private Airbus A340 between Cape Town, South Africa, and the seventh continent.