Map shows how almost 100 private jets departed the Bay Area within 2 hours of the Super Bowl ending

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Jay-Z, Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter seen prior to the NFL Super Bowl LX football game between Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots at Levi Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
Jay-Z's private jet took off about an hour after the Super Bowl ended.

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The CEO of private jet firm Flexjet explains how it prepares for the Super Bowl — one of its busiest and most expensive times of the year

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New England Patriots players arrive at San Jose Mineta International Airport ahead of Super Bowl LX on February 1, 2026 in San Jose, California.
The New England Patriots arrived at San Jose Mineta International Airport on Sunday.

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Take a look at the fanciest private jets and government aircraft that took the rich and powerful to Davos

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Private and VIP aircraft belonging to participants of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos are parked behind privacy barriers at Zurich Duebendorf Airport on January 20, 2026.
Private jets and other VIP aircraft at Zurich Dübendorf Airport on Tuesday.

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Map shows how the rich and powerful are descending on Davos by private jet

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A map of the world showing lots of flight paths from lots of different countries converging on Switzerland on the first day of the World Economic Forum's 2026 meeting in Davos.
Private jets from dozens of different countries arrived near Davos on Monday.

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The world's rich and powerful are descending on Davos — and many are coming by private jet

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A view of the Zurich Kloten Airport upon the arrival of the private and VIP planes of the participants within the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting held in Davos, in Zurich, Switzerland on January 17, 2023.
Private jets at Zurich Airport during the WEF annual meeting in 2023.

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Inside the exclusive world of private jet travel — and the superrich who can afford it

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Inside the cabin of a Qatar Executive G700 plane.
The Gulfstream G700 is among the most luxurious jets in private aviation — an increasingly popular way for the ultrawealthy to travel.

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Private jet travel is more popular than ever.

I toured 2 of the rare and ultra-luxurious $80 million Gulfstream G700 private jets. Here's how they compare.

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Inside the cabin of a Qatar Executive G700 plane.
Private aviation companies Flexjet and Qatar Executive operate what is essentially a mini apartment at 41,000 feet.

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Private jets are halted at 12 major airports as air traffic controllers continue to call out amid the shutdown

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Private jet lands in Dc.
Private jets have been barred from landing at 12 major US airports during the shutdown.

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Would Nobu and private fireworks convince you to pay $23,000 an hour for a flight?

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Photo collage of a private jet, sports game tickets, and wine glasses

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The ultrawealthy are ditching their own private planes to avoid jet-trackers. Here's how the VIPs fly under the radar.

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Private jets at Las Vegas airport with blurred people walking in front.
Private aviation is booming as more high-profile people try to navigate the era of jet tracking.

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