Every flight attendant has their favorite
Working on a private jet is the ultimate dream for a flight attendant. It is a luxury environment, and you are dealing with plenty of VIPs or possibly working for a private owner. There are many types of private jet, and we all know our favorites and the pros and cons of different aircraft types and some are better for working on than others. Here we take a look at the top 5 favorite private jets for flight attendants.
The Airbus TwoTwenty is a new addition to the Airbus corporate jet range and comes with some stunning new interiors. The cabin ambience can be 'Timeless' (classic, chic and calm),'Quintessence' (the holistic and natural look) or 'Avant-Garde' (a New York loft apartment feel). It has three times the space in the cabin than a large business jet, and it can be separated into six zones and also includes a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and shower and two lounge areas. This jet is capable of a 12-hour non-stop flight and can certainly be described as one of the most spacious private jets. There is also a crew rest area, which is great addition for those long flights.
The Embraer Lineage 1000 can have up to 19 seats, and the cabin can be divided into five living areas. It has three lavatories, a large lounge area with a credenza and pop-up LCD screen for watching the latest movies, a sofa than can be converted into a bed and a walk-in shower.
There is a spacious galley for the flight attendant to work in and whip up five-star meals. The cabin altitude is set at 7,000ft, making it a more comfortable journey. The Embraer Lineage 1000 can travel 8,519km or the equivalent of Riyadh to Beijing. Embraer also used the Lineage 1000 for its stunning 'Airship' designs, including the Kyoto Airship, Manhattan Airship, Hollywood Airship and Skyranch One.
Many flight attendants start out on the Gulfstream G550 as it is such a popular aircraft, so the newer G650 will be the next progression for many. The signature panoramic oval windows are synonymous with Gulfstream and one of the aircraft's features is the air ionizing technology that protects against viruses and allergens. It is one of the quietest cabins out there and the cabin altitude can be set for maximum comfort.
The handcrafted leather seating can be adapted to beds and the aircraft can seat up to 19 passengers. Of course, there is a good-sized galley for the flight attendant and a crew compartment for when any of the crew needs to take rest. The G650 holds the world record for the farthest fastest flight in history.
The Challenger 650 is one of the newest and most popular private jets. Many a flight attendant will have worked on a Challenger aircraft at some point, the 850 being one of the most common types. This aircraft can fly 12 passengers non-stop from London to New York and has the widest cabin in its range. The galley in this aircraft is a dream for a flight attendant as there are lots of work surfaces, an oven and microwave, a sink, an ice drawer, and chilled storage.
Another very popular aircraft with flight attendants who may have worked on the older Global 5000 or Global XRS. This aircraft can seat 19 passengers and could fly from Singapore to San Francisco non-stop. Its interior can be divided into four spaces, one of those being the 'master suite' with a full-sized bed and bathroom with shower.
Bombardier consulted with flight attendants on the design of the aircraft, which is a great approach when we spend so many hours on the aircraft, often more than they do at home! Needless to say, the galley is spacious with an oven and microwave, chilled stowage for the catering, and a coffee machine. There is also a crew lavatory and wardrobe and a 'crew suite' with a reclining seat for rest time and extra power outlets and storage space.
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Writer – Patricia joins Simple Flying with over 20 years of experience in aviation. She has served as cabin crew on flights from economy-class to private jets. Patricia has a master’s level postgraduate diploma in Human Factors in Aviation and has written about aviation since 2010. Based in Dubai