EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 17 MIN
How to fly like F1 drivers, pop stars and billionaires
from BT Correspondents · host The Business Times
What do Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, and Max Verstappen have in common? They've all ditched commercial flying — for good reason. In this episode, Crystal Wong, president of APAC for Vista — the world's leading private aviation company — pulls back the curtain on the booming business jet industry. From subscription models and transparent pricing to flying dim sum to 30,000 feet, Wong reveals why private aviation isn't just a luxury — it's a time machine for the ultra-ambitious. With Asia-Pacific growing at 25 per cent and a new generation of under-30 founders leading the charge, the skies have never been busier. Buckle up. Highlights: 02:07 How private aviation works 04:05 The subscription model and cost 06:20 Not just celebrities fly private 10:34 APAC’s private jet boom 13:16 Not luxury but a business tool --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong ([email protected]) With Crystal Wong, president of APAC, Vista Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Share your thoughts with us at [email protected]. --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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