most millionaires can't afford to fly private. It's completely insane and delulu to think this is an attainable life style, and some influencers sell this like it's something you should want

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated with viewers by challenging the aspirational narrative often promoted on social media, particularly regarding luxury lifestyles. By exposing the exorbitant costs of private jet travel and framing it as an unrealistic and "delulu" goal, the creator tapped into a common sentiment of disillusionment with influencer culture and unattainable wealth standards, making the content relatable and shareable.

Summary

The creator argues that the aspiration to fly private is unrealistic and unhealthy, highlighting the extreme costs involved in both semi-private and fully chartered jet travel. They emphasize that these luxury travel options are not attainable goals for most people and should not be normalized.

Structure

1Introduction to the unattainable nature of private jet travel
2Cost breakdown of semi-private and chartered flights
3Highlighting the high price of a round trip
4Concluding that private jet travel is not a realistic goal

Product placement

The video shows a screenshot of the OneAir Jet website, displaying flight prices for a light jet from LAX to JFK, and the creator discusses the cost of chartering a private jet through this service.

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dont let the brain rot get to you #flyprivate #privatejet

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A little part of ME DIES EVERY TIME A PRIVATE JET ON MY FEED USUALLY SOMEONE YOUNG IN THEIR 2 OS I FEEL LIKE PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW INSANELY EXPENSIVE IT IS TO FLY PRIVATE FLYING SEMI PRIVATE ON AKA BUYING ONE SEAT SHARED WITH OTHER PEOPLE ONE WAY FROM LA TO NEW YORK IS SIX TO $7,000 AKA $14,000 ROUND TRIP FOR ONE SEAT IF YOU CHARTER YOUR IN A PRETTY SMALL ONE THAT ONLY FITS FIVE TO NINE PEOPLE IT'S $37,000 ONE WAY ARE YOU FOLLOWING HERE IT IS $70,000 ROUND TRIP AND I'M PRETTY SURE THIS IS JUST FOR THE PLANE. IT DOESN'T EVEN INCLUDE THE STAFF THAT YOU NEED TO HIRE IT'S SO UNHEALTHY TO LOOK AT THIS AND CALL IT GOALS IT IS COMPLETELY DELULU TO STRIVE TO FLY PRIVATE BECAUSE IT SHOULD NOT BE NORMALIZED

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most millionaires can't afford to fly private. It's completely insane and delulu to think this is an attainable life style, and some influencers sell this like it's something you should want A little part of me dies every time I see someone in a private jet on my feed usually someone young in their 20s. I feel like people don't understand how insanely expensive it is to fly private. Flying semi private on a jet, aka buying one seat on a plane that's shared with other people. One way from LA to New York is six to $7,000. Aka $14,000 round trip for one seat. If you charter your own in a pretty small one that only fits five to nine people. It's $37,000 one way. Are you following here? It is $70,000 round trip. And I'm pretty sure this is just for the plane. It doesn't even include the staff that you need to hire. It's so unhealthy to look at this and call it goals. It is completely delulu to strive to fly private because it should not be normalized.