Chicago charter company launches 'fly like a pope' service as an ode to Pope Leo XIV: Here's what it offers

Time of India

11-05-2025

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The two highest drivers of motivation in life are money and happiness. In the last few years, the world has transformed from an era of old money to new money. Now, the people who have new money want happiness, which is through more and more new experiences.
And, a charter company in Chicago has just cracked the code on this formula by launching Chicago-to-Rome flights that allow customers to "fly like a pope" as an ode to the election of
Pope Leo XIV
as the first American Pope.
Velocity Jets
now offers flights from Pope Leo's home in Chicago to his workplace in Rome, in an experience that will allow tourists to "Fly like a Cardinal" and "Land like a legend." In an ad obtained by the New York Post, a cardinal and two young nuns in their traditional attire could be seen dancing in a private jet with a DJ in the background.
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'The white smoke has risen, and the Vatican has spoken: Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal
Robert Prevost
of Chicago, has officially taken the helm,' the religious pun-based ad stated. 'Whether you're spiritually inspired, historically intrigued, or just ready for Roman pasta and Prosecco, we've got your direct line to Vatican City,' it added.
The Florida-based business offers customers flights on their Gulfstream 550- a 50.2-foot jet that accommodates eight passengers and flies at a speed of up to 509 mph.
Additionally, the direct flight from Chicago to the Vatican City would include "heavenly catering and miraculous car service," as per the company.
According to a 2022 blog on their website, the prices for these flights range "on average between $24,894 and $41,654 per flight."
"This week, the Cardinals chose their leader. You just need to choose your aircraft," said the campaign pushed by the company.
Pope Leo XIV, who became the Pope of the Catholic Church on May 8th, 2025. He is the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church which is something that a lot of Americans are proud of and have been celebrating. Velocity Jets' flight service is the perfect strategy that combines the offer of new experiences and religious happiness into a trip that is sure to be memorable.