Inside the exclusive world of private jet travel — and what it says about the ultrawealthy

Private jet travel is changing, for humans and pets alike. Olga Ovcharenko /Getty Images Private jet travel is more popular than ever. In 2025, there were 3.9 million private jet flights — up 4% year over year, according to data from aviation intelligence firm WingX. It shows no signs of slowing, with flights up by more than 4% year-to-date. The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals worth more than $30 million also continues to grow. In 2024, that group spent nearly $30 billion on priv...