See inside a VIP Boeing 757 private jet that has a full bedroom and dining room

Taylor RainsAug 7, 2022, 19:03 IST

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

Private charter company Freedom II is the latest operator of a VIP Boeing 757-200 jet.
The aircraft has a large payload and several living spaces, including a bedroom and dining room.

Private aviation has been booming since the pandemic.

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Health concerns — coupled with the ongoing summer chaos that has seen thousands of flight cancelations and hundreds of bags lost — has prompted people to switch to private aviation.

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Health concerns — coupled with the ongoing summer chaos that has seen thousands of flight cancelations and hundreds of bags lost — has prompted people to switch to private aviation.

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NetJets and VistaJet, which are two of the world's biggest private charter companies, have both seen increased demand for private flights.

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VistaJet told Insider that it has reported a 29% increase in passengers over the last year — 71% of that are people who switched from commercial flying.

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Meanwhile, NetJets told Insider it has recorded a 72% increase in business since the pandemic.

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With private charters on the rise, companies are eager to get more VIP options available for deep-pocket customers, like a converted VIP Boeing 767…

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…and a converted VIP Boeing 747-8i, which is the world's largest private jet.

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Another luxury jet available is an all-VIP Boeing 757-200 operated by private charter company Freedom II — take a look.

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

Having first entered service in 1999 with bankrupt low-cost charter carrier ATA Airlines (American Trans Air), the converted Boeing 757 served Russia's defunct Air Bashkortostan before becoming a VIP private jet in 2008 with Greek operator GainJet Aviation.

The Boeing 757 when it was with GainJet Aviation.ACC Aviation

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Having first entered service in 1999 with bankrupt low-cost charter carrier ATA Airlines (American Trans Air), the converted Boeing 757 served Russia's defunct Air Bashkortostan before becoming a VIP private jet in 2008 with Greek operator GainJet Aviation.

The 62-seater plane was registered to Freedom II in December 2021.

VIP Boeing 757-200.Timo Jäger

The jet "bridges the gap between private charter and scheduled services," according to ACC Aviation, which manages and markets the jet in partnership with charter broker Perigean Aviation.

VIP Boing 757-200.GainJet Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

The jet "bridges the gap between private charter and scheduled services," according to ACC Aviation, which manages and markets the jet in partnership with charter broker Perigean Aviation.

Source: ACC Aviation

The aircraft has a large 10-tonne payload, which is good for large parties needing extra cargo space, like orchestras, sports teams, or tour groups.

Freedom II VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

With a range of 4,500 nautical miles, the plane can fly up to 9.5 hours. Onboard, passengers will find several living spaces and amenities, including a bedroom…

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

...an ensuite bathroom...

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

…several dining tables…

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

…and large leather seats with a 140-degree recline, a legrest, and 52 inches of pitch.

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

The front of the plane has four sets of loungers facing each other in a 2x2 configuration. These convert into the dining spaces.

VIP Boeing 757-200.GainJet Aviation

Source: GainJet Aviation

The bedroom and ensuite bathroom sit in the middle of the plane...

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

Source: GainJet Aviation

...while several rows of regular seats fill up the back. There are three lavatories in this section as well.

VIP Boeing 757-200.GainJet Aviation

Source: GainJet Aviation

The cabin also features mood lighting.

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

"The Freedom II 757 represents an ideal platform for our customers including safety, comfort and service with the benefit of international range," Perigean Aviation president Richard Page said. "This, coupled with ACC's experienced worldwide team brings a most unique and efficient pairing of benefits for our customers."

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

"The Freedom II 757 represents an ideal platform for our customers including safety, comfort and service with the benefit of international range," Perigean Aviation president Richard Page said. "This, coupled with ACC's experienced worldwide team brings a most unique and efficient pairing of benefits for our customers."

Source: ACC Aviation

Before joining the Freedom II fleet, the aircraft already flew class A celebrities and sports teams, like Lady Gaga, England's Liverpool Football Club, and the US Women's National Soccer team.

VIP Boeing 757-200.GainJet Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

Before joining the Freedom II fleet, the aircraft already flew class A celebrities and sports teams, like Lady Gaga, England's Liverpool Football Club, and the US Women's National Soccer team.

Source: ACC Aviation

According to ACC Aviation, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar, is drawing a lot of sports and support teams to the city, and the aircraft will "provide much-needed capacity."

VIP Boeing 757-200.GainJet Aviation

Source: ACC Aviation

According to ACC Aviation, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar, is drawing a lot of sports and support teams to the city, and the aircraft will "provide much-needed capacity."

Source: ACC Aviation

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, whose airline is sponsoring the World Cup, told Insider in an interview at the Farnborough International Airshow that the event is drawing a lot of demand to the city.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker poses near an Airbus A350-900 aircraft.ERIC CABANIS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, whose airline is sponsoring the World Cup, told Insider in an interview at the Farnborough International Airshow that the event is drawing a lot of demand to the city.

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He explained that Qatar is unable to handle all the demand and has called on partner airlines to help out. ACC Aviation hopes to fill that gap with the VIP Boeing 757.

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"We see immediate opportunities for the upcoming autumn season, including touring programs, substantial MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) travel, and the World Cup in Qatar," ACC Aviation's director charter, Richard Smith, said.

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

"We see immediate opportunities for the upcoming autumn season, including touring programs, substantial MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) travel, and the World Cup in Qatar," ACC Aviation's director charter, Richard Smith, said.

According to ACC Aviation, the plane is available for "ad hoc and program charter flying" and can operate "seamlessly" between Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

VIP Boeing 757-200.ACC Aviation

According to ACC Aviation, the plane is available for "ad hoc and program charter flying" and can operate "seamlessly" between Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Freedom II's Boeing 757 is not the only luxury aircraft of its kind. Also flying is a converted Boeing 757-200 operated by Spanish private charter airline Privileged Style that features 88 business-class seats...

Privilege Style Boeing 757-200.Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock

Freedom II's Boeing 757 is not the only luxury aircraft of its kind. Also flying is a converted Boeing 757-200 operated by Spanish private charter airline Privileged Style that features 88 business-class seats...

...the Mexican Air Force's VIP transport Boeing 757-200...

Mexican Air Force Boeing 757-200.viper-zero/Shutterstock

...and the US Air Force's Boeing Boeing C-32 VIP transport aircraft that is known as "Air Force 2" and carries US vice presidents such as current Vice President Kamala Harris. The C-32 is a special model of the Boeing 757-200 that features a stateroom and conference rooms.

The United States Air Force Boeing C-32 VIP transport aircraft.US Air Force

Source: United States Air Force, The Aviationist

...and the US Air Force's Boeing Boeing C-32 VIP transport aircraft that is known as "Air Force 2" and carries US vice presidents such as current Vice President Kamala Harris. The C-32 is a special model of the Boeing 757-200 that features a stateroom and conference rooms.

Source: United States Air Force, The Aviationist

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See inside a VIP Boeing 757 private jet that has a full bedroom and dining room

Private aviation has been booming since the pandemic.

Health concerns — coupled with the ongoing summer chaos that has seen thousands of flight cancelations and hundreds of bags lost — has prompted people to switch to private aviation.

NetJets and VistaJet, which are two of the world's biggest private charter companies, have both seen increased demand for private flights.

VistaJet told Insider that it has reported a 29% increase in passengers over the last year — 71% of that are people who switched from commercial flying.

Meanwhile, NetJets told Insider it has recorded a 72% increase in business since the pandemic.

With private charters on the rise, companies are eager to get more VIP options available for deep-pocket customers, like a converted VIP Boeing 767…

…and a converted VIP Boeing 747-8i, which is the world's largest private jet.

Another luxury jet available is an all-VIP Boeing 757-200 operated by private charter company Freedom II — take a look.

Having first entered service in 1999 with bankrupt low-cost charter carrier ATA Airlines (American Trans Air), the converted Boeing 757 served Russia's defunct Air Bashkortostan before becoming a VIP private jet in 2008 with Greek operator GainJet Aviation.

The 62-seater plane was registered to Freedom II in December 2021.

The jet "bridges the gap between private charter and scheduled services," according to ACC Aviation, which manages and markets the jet in partnership with charter broker Perigean Aviation.

The aircraft has a large 10-tonne payload, which is good for large parties needing extra cargo space, like orchestras, sports teams, or tour groups.

With a range of 4,500 nautical miles, the plane can fly up to 9.5 hours. Onboard, passengers will find several living spaces and amenities, including a bedroom…

...an ensuite bathroom...

…several dining tables…

…and large leather seats with a 140-degree recline, a legrest, and 52 inches of pitch.

The front of the plane has four sets of loungers facing each other in a 2x2 configuration. These convert into the dining spaces.

The bedroom and ensuite bathroom sit in the middle of the plane...

...while several rows of regular seats fill up the back. There are three lavatories in this section as well.

The cabin also features mood lighting.

Before joining the Freedom II fleet, the aircraft already flew class A celebrities and sports teams, like Lady Gaga, England's Liverpool Football Club, and the US Women's National Soccer team.

According to ACC Aviation, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar, is drawing a lot of sports and support teams to the city, and the aircraft will "provide much-needed capacity."

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, whose airline is sponsoring the World Cup, told Insider in an interview at the Farnborough International Airshow that the event is drawing a lot of demand to the city.

He explained that Qatar is unable to handle all the demand and has called on partner airlines to help out. ACC Aviation hopes to fill that gap with the VIP Boeing 757.

"We see immediate opportunities for the upcoming autumn season, including touring programs, substantial MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) travel, and the World Cup in Qatar," ACC Aviation's director charter, Richard Smith, said.

According to ACC Aviation, the plane is available for "ad hoc and program charter flying" and can operate "seamlessly" between Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Freedom II's Boeing 757 is not the only luxury aircraft of its kind. Also flying is a converted Boeing 757-200 operated by Spanish private charter airline Privileged Style that features 88 business-class seats...

...the Mexican Air Force's VIP transport Boeing 757-200...

...and the US Air Force's Boeing Boeing C-32 VIP transport aircraft that is known as "Air Force 2" and carries US vice presidents such as current Vice President Kamala Harris. The C-32 is a special model of the Boeing 757-200 that features a stateroom and conference rooms.