BY OWEN HUGHES
Flight in The Residence on an A380 from New York to Mumbai will set back passengers £26,000 – one way
A luxury suite on an Airbus A380 between New York and Mumbai has become the most expensive plane ticket in the world.
A one-way ticket for The Residence, a three-room ‘penthouse in the sky’ that has its own butler and chef, will cost passengers $38,000 (£26,000).
That means a return flight in the exclusive cabin would cost a staggering $76,000 (£52,000).
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has created The Residence for its A380 jets.
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The wings of the planes are made at Broughton and taken by barge up the River Dee to the Port of Mostyn before being transported onto a sea-going Roll on–Roll off vessel.
What do you get for your money?
A living room, separate double bedroom and ensuite shower room.
Guests in The Residence will also have a personal butler.
The living area will feature a 32-inch LCD TV, while the bedroom will have its own 27-inch LCD TV.
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Communications available for use on board will include broadband internet, live TV, HDMI port, an AC outlet and USB ports.
Guests are allowed customise their menus before travelling, with meals being served on gold-plated tableware.
The cost of the ticket includes luxury chauffeured transport to and from the airport, private check-in, access to a private lounge and a personal travel concierge
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