Inside
Inside the cabin
What is actually in there? Tap any zone of the plan below. Then compare how cabins grow from a very light jet to a VIP airliner.
A large cabin
Stand-up height, club seats that become beds, a galley you can cook in.
A light jet
Cosy, efficient, and how most private flying actually happens.
Club seating
Four seats facing each other around fold-out tables. The seats swivel, recline flat on larger jets, and are set 6–8 inches wider than airline first class.
How cabins scale
Cabin length of the roomiest in-production aircraft of each class, drawn to scale. Height is the number that changes how it feels: below 5.7 ft you crouch; above 6.2 ft you walk.
What is on board, by class
| Lavatory | Galley | Stand-up | Flight attendant | Beds | Wi-Fi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very light | Belted / basic | Snack drawer | No | No | No | Rare |
| Light | Enclosed (small) | Refreshment centre | No | No | No | Optional |
| Midsize | Enclosed | Galley, cold | Almost | Optional | Divan | Yes |
| Super-midsize | Enclosed, window | Galley, oven | Yes | Optional | Divan | Yes |
| Large | Full, vanity | Full galley | Yes | Usually | Berthing seats | Yes, high-speed |
| Ultra-long-range | Two + shower option | Full, espresso | Yes | Yes | Bed / stateroom | Ka-band |
| VIP airliner | Several + shower | Restaurant-grade | Yes | Crew of 3–6 | Master suite | Ka-band |
Things nobody tells you
- Cabin altitude — a G700 keeps the cabin at 2,840 ft while flying at 41,000 ft; airliners sit at 6,000–8,000 ft. It is why you arrive less tired.
- The windows are oval for the same reason airliner windows are: square corners concentrate stress.
- You can bring the dog, and it can sit on the seat. Most operators charge a cleaning fee.
- There is no security line. You show ID at the private terminal and walk to the aircraft. Fifteen minutes is normal.
- The quiet is the luxury. Ultra-long-range cabins measure around 47 dB — a library — versus 80 dB in economy.