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Man Takes Surprise Private Jet After Check-In Mixup

  • A British man booked a return trip and boarded his 3-hour flight expecting the usual cramped seat and long lines.
  • Instead, Paul Richards was shocked to discover he was the sole passenger on the commercial flight, enjoying a private jet experience at a coach fare.
  • The airline's staff treated Richards like royalty, addressing him as "King Paul" and allowing him to meet the pilots and take photos in the cockpit.
  • Richards described the experience as a "once-in-a-lifetime trip" and said he "felt like a VIP the entire time."
  • The airline apologized for the error but said Richards' luggage was easy to spot at baggage claim.
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