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Airbus A380 VIP Saloon – Toys for Boys (Super Rich Ones)

written by John Chow on February 14, 2009

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For some people, there is no such thing as a recession. They have so much money that they can’t possibly spend it all even if they try. There’s an entire industry dedicated to separating the super rich from their money. One such company is Lufthansa Technik and they’ve came up the ultimate private jet.

Based on the world’s biggest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, the Lufthansa Technik VIP Saloon is what you would get if you’ve wanted to one up Air Force One. No doubt about it. Pull up next to Obama’s 747 in the A380 VIP Saloon and the leader of the free world will be asking you for a bailout. And you know what? If you can afford this thing, you can probably bail out the United Sates of America!

One might question why Lufthansa would introduce such an extravagant toy during a world wide recession. The answer is simple. Recessions doesn’t affect the rich as much as it does the poor and middle class. Case in point. While nearly every automaker is swimming in red ink, Ferrari posted record profits in 2008. Another thing to keep in mind is more millionaires are created out of bad times than good times. A recession presents a great opportunity for people who know how to take advantage of it. And Lufthansa Technik seems to be taking advantage of it.

The Airbus A380 VIP Saloon features three bedrooms, formal dining room, three VIP lounges and seating in the rear for all the little people. As for the price. If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.

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Are you selectively moderating comments John?

I could have sworn I commented on this post a couple of days ago with some information that went against your view.

I always wanted to ride on to that,,

That proves that all the dreams may come true!Even the most fantastic!

Wow that is a sweet jet! It's crazy that Ferrari had such a good year considering the economic downturn but makes complete sense on deeper reflection. This is definitely the time to persevere, think smart and make lemonade ;-)

I had this exact same plane posted on my blog, I had mistook it for an Emirates... fixed that up now though

I was just thinking, I wonder what the commission on one of these bad boys would be like :D

How weird, I just bought one of these with this months Google Adsense takings...

Yeah come on, we all know I am lying. Amazing though I saw one on TV once and was like wow.

If I had the money, I would.

That's just awesome! I wish I could afford a plane like this one day :)

That's just awesome! I wish I could affort a plane like this one day :)

Wow. That plane looks like a cross between an apartment & "The Jetsons".

WOW, now that's a plane I would like to ride in, or live in?!?!?

I bet you could really relax or party in that kind of environment. Also, I would sort of disagree with the recession does not affect the rich. To be completely honest right now where I am located in the US, the rich homes are finally hit the recession level as well.

It was very interesting to figure out my travelling to somewhere in this salloon.A real pleasure for eyes!

Amazing what money can buy

When I wake up in the morning I am gonna buy 2.:) No but really doe anyone really need this. Come on now....

No one "needs" this-but most people want this...

Who cares if you don't need it! It'd be nice to travel around in since it'd be like staying in a house.

I would think so!! It would still be nice to know the price, as afterall, there are probably like 10 people in the world that CAN afford it

The richest person has 60 billion, the stimulus package is 785 billion, not even close to bailing out the country.

I was wondering when someone was going to take my joke seriously. :)

I'm amazed someone actually did!

Hey John, When did you get yours? We may ask oursleves a bailout to buy one of this planes for our own homes, lol.

crazzzy, sort of like soul plane

That was one of the worst films I ever saw. And a total embarassment to you know what.

Yeah, so I just bought 7 of these...one for each day of the week and in different colors (so I don't get bored) and I'm returning all of them tomorrow. You see, I had ordered diamond encrusted cup holders and was assured that they'd already be installed, but were not.

Could you imagine my frustration when I realized the cup holders were lined with Italian leather from Milan? OMG, I could have cried right then and there had I not been wearing my Versace sunglasses (my tear-resistant lotion from Morocco hasn't arrived yet).

All I can say is good thing I kept the receipt!

If I could just get over my rear of flying!

I love flying! You really can't think about the bad things when you're on a plane, man.

I really sort of like the look and feel it would. I bet you could really relax or party in that kind of environment. Also, I would sort of disagree with the recession does not affect the rich. To be completely honest right now where I am located in the US, the rich homes are finally hit the recession level as well. Where before the rich were still building and buying houses, now it seems the multi-million dollar homes are sitting just as much as the rest. Though, overall the rich are rich and will still continue to buy and spend money because they have it.

has a retro look to it reminiscent of the 70's in my opinion...IF I had the money I would rather get my own jet or follow the lead of some of my friends who used Marquis Jets...

Oh common people don't even have home's like these what about flights?

I wouldn't be so sure about no one having homes like this.

That looks amazing! Anybody with one of those i surely not strapped for cash.@bookerx3

That would feel odd to be that comfortable while flying. To me luxury is having no one sit next to me on a flight.

Very nice but, I think most of us are trying to buy food or to hang on to our houses!

All the same, it is nice to dream.

toys!!!!!! The most expensive one

Air bus A380 is an unique plane for President of US. I already saw a full show on discovery about it. I love this plane and nice post @john..

I saw the film 'Air Force One' where the President acted by Ford Harrison travels. It was very nice but not as nice as these ones.

Peter Lee

That plane was nowhere near this one in terms of looks! This one makes the one in AFO look like a regular plane.

Wow! what an eye opener. We don't get to see this even in films. So now we get a glimpse of what the filthy rich lifestyle is about.

Peter Lee

Very nice pictures, that makes travelling very comfortable...

Aww man that looks like 5 star hotel more than a plane!

I flew on Singapore's A380 from Sydney to Singapore at the end of last year. It's a wonderful plane, and even better in Economy when you get an exit row seat. :D

After we landed, I was able to have a look around the 1st class suites. Truly unbelievable. But with that said, I'd much rather pay $1000 for an exit row seat in economy, than $10,000 for a suite in 1st class. :)

Jamie

Still got a way to go then, I'm still aiming for my first trans-Atlantic first class flight. I've made the leap from economy to business so one step at a time ;)

Interesting fact about Obama, his salary isn't actually that high. In fact in a recent row in our local parliament it turns out that the head of our financial services watchdog gets a higher salary than the US president. We've only got 80,000 residents.

Yeah, world is almost upside down what comes to ethics. One last straw would be if it was possible to make money with blogging.

Good for you. Flying first class is great. I felt like a queen almost.

Hmm... I guess a new motivation for me, huh ?

Cheers.

Similar to the Airbus A380 that was rumored to be in the design phase for Price Al-Walid, a member of the Saudi Royal family, however the design from Lufthansa Technik looks far superior, here is a link to a piece I did on Price Al-Walid's A380:

http://biztravelguru.com/blogs/business-travel-new...

I have couple of those in my backyard... let me know if anybody wants to rent one..hahahah