Luxury aviation is characterized by innovation, exclusiveness, and most importantly, the guarantee of ultimate comfort and privacy. In a group of selective cadres of aircraft, a jet has emerged at the top of the rest that provides the travellers with a kind of luxury unknown to other airlines: a full-fledged bedroom suite on board. Think about falling asleep in a full-size bed, wrapped in custom bedding, knowing that you are flying at 41,000 feet. That is what the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty bedroom suite promises: the apex of airborne luxury.
Raising the Luxury
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is not only a private jet but also an aerospace penthouse that Airbus engineered. Based on the proven A220 airliner, this model transforms 786 square feet of cabin space into a personalized flying residence, designed for those who command the highest standards of comfort. The twin Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines give it an effortless cruise for up to 12 hours, connecting distant cities with elegance.
The most remarkable feature about the ACJ TwoTwenty is the versatility: up to six distinct living areas can be converted into lounges, meeting rooms, or the incomparable master bedroom apartment. The four signature interior designs that are customized by the head of creative design at Airbus, Sylvain Mariat, make sure that each flight is characterized by specific preferences of its owner.
A Sanctuary in the Sky: The Bedroom Suite
Enter the bedroom of the ACJ TwoTwenty, and you are offered residential-grade luxury, which is characterized by careful design and unprecedented attention to detail. This is supported by the suite with a king-size bed fitted with high thread-count linens and luxurious pillows, defining a new standard of rest in air traveling. Furnished with large storage areas, adjustable lighting systems (between calming background light and bright reading lamps), and high-level soundproofing, the room is wrapped in peace.
The cabin is separated by sound-insulated doors and walls, and thus privacy is guaranteed. En-suite facilities consist of a personal full-size bathroom featuring a rainfall shower, designer sink, and luxurious spa features, and these features can make everyday travel a therapeutic one. High-tech entertainment, Wi-Fi, and climate controls place all your comforts at your fingertips, and the artwork and custom furniture are as good as the best hotels in the world.
How Does It Compare?
Other luxury jets, including the Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G650ER, and even Boeing Business Jets (BBJ 787 Dreamliner and BBJ 747-8), have private sleeping quarters; however, none are so large, isolated, and homely as the ACJ TwoTwenty suite. Although competitors offer full beds and luxurious services, the master suite at TwoTwenty is unique in size, with a king bed and a spa-themed custom-built bathroom, which most competitors do not offer.
The TwoTwenty also has the design flexibility: as much as Bombardier and Gulfstream concentrate on seamless business and rest transitions, Airbus lets its owner have almost unlimited freedom to design their every living space to their precise specifications and have a truly unique airborne retreat.
The Exclusive Few: Who Flies the Suite?
This jet is targeted at an exclusive market: the top business people in need of privacy between continents, the famous craving seclusion from prying eyes, and billionaires who want only the best. Privacy, sound sleep, and personal space cannot be overvalued to such travellers—they are not only luxuries but also necessities of performance, well-being, and discretion.
The Uncomparable Travel Experience
In addition to the actual suite, the ACJ TwoTwenty also provides an individualized travel experience. The most well-trained crews will take care of all the needs and provide fine cuisine according to the preference of each passenger and prepared by Michelin-star chefs. Fine china, world-class wine lists, and the choreography of efficient service make time in the sky an occasion, not a period. Other services can be in the form of spa treatments, personal trainers, and even customized entertainment—whatever the guest would want, it can be arranged.
Cost and Exclusive Access
Such luxury is not a mass market business: the cost of the ACJ TwoTwenty acquisition price is about $80 million, and charter rates of the fully equipped models are between $16,000 and 23,000 per flight hour, depending on options and location. It is usually accessed by direct purchase, with a few operators and jet membership schemes providing charter or fractional ownership to those who need only occasional access without the liability of full-time ownership.
The Airbus ACJ Two Twenty, the jet with the private bedroom suite, has a very exclusive and limited number of aircraft in operation worldwide—only two have been delivered as of now. Because of this exclusivity and privacy, detailed public information about celebrity clients who have flown or own this specific jet is scarce.