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Core Insights - Forbes conducted an exclusive survey to uncover the luxury items that billionaires consider essential, receiving 40 responses from global billionaires [1] Group 1: Essential Luxury Items - Private jets emerged as the top choice among respondents, with twelve billionaires selecting this item as indispensable [2] - Mobile phones followed as a significant luxury, mentioned by three billionaires, while others cited luxury cars, vacation homes, and even air conditioning as necessities [2] - Notably, two billionaires included their spouses as essential luxury items, highlighting personal relationships as a priority [2] Group 2: Reasons for Private Jet Preference - The primary reason billionaires value private jets is time savings, as commercial flights require extensive time for airport procedures, while private jets can depart within minutes [3] - Billionaire David Hoffmann emphasized the necessity of private jets for business operations across various locations, while Samir Mane noted the lack of quality flight routes in many countries as a reason for his purchase [3] - Hugh Chatham from CFS Jets pointed out that the inability of executives to travel efficiently could hinder company operations, reinforcing the practical utility of private jets [3] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Pricing - Four billionaires indicated that private jets were their most expensive purchases, with the market for used jets seeing significant price increases during the pandemic [4] - The price range for private jets varies widely, with small jets starting at $1 million and top models like the Bombardier Global 7500 costing up to $75 million [4] - Notable billionaires like Roman Abramovich and Alisher Usmanov have invested in large commercial aircraft for personal use, with costs reaching between $350 million and $500 million [6] Group 4: Practical Considerations and Alternatives - Despite the luxury associated with private jets, many billionaires opt for practical travel solutions, often sharing flights with others to save costs [7] - The rise of flight tracking software has raised privacy concerns among wealthy individuals, leading some to use complex ownership structures to conceal their identities [7] - Alternatives like fractional ownership and subscription models are gaining traction, allowing billionaires to access private jets without the full costs of ownership [7][8]