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A new A321LR luxury aircraft, part of the new Airbus NEO family, is being fully customised by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for an elevated take on five-star service in the sky. The all-new Four Seasons Private Jet that will take flight in early 2021.

Four Seasons Private Jet
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is introducing a new custom private jet. Welcome to the new Four Seasons Private Jet; @Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Leads the Luxury Travel Evolution with Announcement of a New Custom Private Jet.

The current Four Seasons Jet with its luxurious comforts and amenities is taken to the next level with even more space forPrivate Jet guests and staff to mix and mingle, or simply relax and enjoy the ride. Built to replace the current aircraft, the new Four Seasons Private Jet will offer an even more modern, enriching and interactive flight experience.

Offering the widest and tallest cabin in its class, key features include a new spacious lounge area that invites socialising among guests, and also becomes the stage for a series of Four Seasons artisans to showcase their talents and craft in interactive workshops. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and learn from Four Seasons master chefs and mixologists, wellness experts and arts and culture aficionados for an enriching in-flight experience.

With only 48 custom handcrafted seats designed by Optimares, with leather from Italian producer Poltrona Frau, the spacious interior will also allow guests to socialise more easily while seated. New purpose-built personal ottomans at each seat will encourage interaction and comfortable face-to-face connections. With every detail under consideration, lavatories are also being expanded for added comfort and flexibility, reflecting a more residential style.

“When designing the new Four Seasons Private Jet, we were inspired by the glamour and prestige of air travel in times past, when every flight was a special occasion,” says Dana Kalczak, Four Seasons Vice President, Design. “With a laser focus on comfort and functionality, our aim is to create an environment that encourages spontaneous social interaction between everyone on board, reinforcing the power of connection.”

The Executive Chef is joined by a full complement of dedicated Four Seasons staff, including a Four Seasons Concierge, Director of Guest Experience, Physician, and Four Seasons-trained in-flight crew, ensuring an elevated and highly-personal experience that guests have come to expect from Four Seasons.

The spacious interior will also allow guests to socialise more easily while seated.
The spacious interior will also allow guests to socialise more easily while seated. @ Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Lavatories are also being expanded for added comfort, reflecting a more residential style
Lavatories are also being expanded for added comfort, reflecting a more residential style; @ Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
New purpose-built personal ottomans at each seat will encourage interaction and connection
New purpose-built personal ottomans at each seat will encourage interaction and connection; @ Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
he new Four Seasons Private Jet offers the widest and tallest cabin in its class.
The new Four Seasons Private Jet offers the widest and tallest cabin in its class; @Four Seasons
48 custom handcrafted seats designed by Optimares, with leather from Italian producer Poltrona Frau.
48 custom handcrafted seats designed by Optimares, with leather from Italian producer Poltrona Frau.; @Four Seasons
48 custom handcrafted seats designed by Optimares, with leather from Italian producer Poltrona Frau - 2019
48 custom handcrafted seats designed by Optimares, with leather from Italian producer Poltrona Frau; @Four Seasons

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