Why Oprah Winfrey decided to buy a private jet: the star revealed the details
American actress, TV presenter, writer, philanthropist, and feminist Oprah Winfrey decided to buy her own private jet after meeting an overzealous fan at Oprah Airport.
In 1991, she was departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and faced a long flight delay. A hyperactive fan approached her and asked for a hug. She did so, but the fan accused her of "not acting like she does on TV." She explained to him that at the airport, she doesn't have to be friendly to everyone. After the meeting, the star immediately called her lawyer and asked him to buy a private jet, Simple Flying writes.
She has a net worth of $3.5 billion and earns approximately $315 million a year through her lucrative media group, so she can easily afford to buy a luxury jet. Over the years, it has changed several ships.
Previously, she owned a Bombardier Global XRS, and then a Gulfstream G550, which she bought in 2013. In 2016, she purchased her Gulfstream 650ER, registration number N540W, and can fly anywhere in the world with complete privacy and ease.
Oprah's G650 costs about $75 million, including customization. It has enough space for a galley equipped with an oven, microwave, and coffee maker for the flight attendant to prepare meals. There are two luxurious bathrooms, one of which has a shower. The plush leather seats for 16 passengers can be converted into beds.
