Inside the worlds coolest Airbnb a private jet previously owned by Pablo Escobar

An abandoned Boeing 727 plane once owned by Pablo Escobar has been transformed into the world’s coolest Airbnb — and makes guests feel like billionaires.The private jet resides on an industrial estate in Bristol – and comes with a hot tub and sauna and can cost up to $1,055 per night.Originally built in 1968 and fitted out as a private jet in 1981, the aircraft was still flying up until 2012 – when it made its final journey to Filton Airfield.Businessman Johnny Palmer, 41, secured consent from Bristol City Council for his project.He now offers guests the chance to live like a billionaires at 32-feet.Johnny said: “It was built in 1968 for Japan Airlines and in 1981 it got converted into a private jet.It had a series of owners.“Eventually it could not fly anymore and in 2012 it was decommissioned.“There is a bit of a roll play cosplay thing going on there – people enjoy that experience and living that fantasy for a little while and then living their normal lives.“The contrast – billionaire and real life – is actually really healthy to people.”There have been many rumors about who the previous owners of the jet were – including an Arab prince and the Mafia.“Someone said that Pablo Escobar might have owned it for a while,” he said.“As to where it came before that who knows – that doesn’t change the fact that we are doing so many positive stuff with it now.”The unusual Airbnb boasts two double bedrooms with ensuite toilets and showers, as well as seats which can convert into beds.It comes complete with walnut panelling, leather seats, gold plated shower and toilet – as well as the original fully-fitted cockpit.While the aircraft does not have wings or engines, all other features work including the airstairs, lighting, three toilets, shower, kitchen, fridge and many of the cockpit lights.Johnny said: “I always wanted to have a private jet and this was an opportunity to get one – the thing that I wanted was never a plane that fl...

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Publisher: New York Post

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