09/01/2025
Super interesting! In my 24 years I’ve never heard this story! But, I’m not surprised Mary Kay Ash was pretty amazing women for that time and era!
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The prestigious FBO (Fixed Base Operator) known as Million Air was started by Mary Kay! Started so that the Mary Kay ladies didn't have to use a nasty bathroom!
Fixed Base Operator — A business at an airport that provides services like fueling, hangars, maintenance, and sometimes passenger lounges for private aircraft.
As of 2010, Richard Rogers, Mary Kay's son, was the owner of Million Air, but Million Air has expanded now through third-party franchising.
Rooted in a legacy of luxury service, each location, numbering 36 in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, brings tailored amenities, grace, and ease for both crew and passengers. Whether you're flying through Topeka, Austin, or Bozeman, you can count on a warm welcome, seamless service, and those thoughtful touches that turn a stopover into part of the journey.
What Is Million Air?
Million Air is a premium Fixed Base Operator (FBO) network that began in 1984 in Dallas, Texas—originally founded by the Mary Kay Cosmetics family to provide a luxury aviation experience for their team. www.millionair.com/about-us/
Today, it has grown into a prestigious global chain, operating in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean with over 1,000 employees and facilities accommodating more than 800 aircraft. Even Topeka KS has one.
What Makes Million Air Stand Out?
Award-Winning Service: Consistently voted Best Large FBO Chain (since 2012) for its exceptional service and refined experience.
Luxury Amenities: Expect well-appointed passenger lounges, hospitality bars, theater rooms, planner-friendly conference rooms, and Mercedes E-Series crew cars. Some locations also feature flight planning rooms, VIP lounges, and even speakeasy-inspired lounges or patios with scenic views.
Comprehensive Support: From ground handling and fueling to hangar space, maintenance, rental cars, courtesy vehicles, and more. They even host events in their elegant hangars, which offer a unique venue experience.
Sustainability Efforts: Million Air is actively reducing its carbon footprint through sustainable aviation fuel offerings, eco-friendly facility upgrades (LED lighting, solar installations, recyclable materials), and offset programs. White Plains FBO aims to be carbon neutral, followed by others like Burbank.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hRyokhUKSTU
Crew: DP/Lead: Ethan O'RourkeA Cam: Bill BrauerB Cam/Drone: Joey Lu