02/06/2026
In 2023, Paul Wilkinson from the United Kingdom boarded a flight from Portugal to Northern Ireland and quickly realized something unusual. Instead of a cabin full of travelers, every seat on the aircraft was empty except for his own.
The flight crew embraced the rare situation and turned it into a memorable experience. They jokingly referred to him as “King Paul,” provided a personal safety briefing, and gave him the kind of attention usually associated with private jet travel.
During the journey, the captain even took time to chat with him, making the flight even more special. Paul later shared the story online, joking that while a private jet could cost thousands of pounds, his one-passenger flight cost just £162 and became a memory he will never forget.
Source/Credit: Passenger account shared by Paul Wilkinson and media coverage of the Jet2 flight