Leaked document reveals the billionaire’s unconventional rules for those flying on his private jet
The peculiar rules imposed by Elon Musk on his private jets have come to light following a recent leak, once again raising eyebrows over the entrepreneur’s behavior.
Recently, the world’s richest man has faced financial setbacks, partly due to trade tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), is among the billionaires most affected by the economic shifts and has even criticized one of the former president’s top advisors responsible for proposing those policies.
Tensions have escalated as the trade war between the US and China drags on, with its impacts even reaching Tesla, which has seen its global sales plummet. It’s estimated that Musk has recently lost around US$41 billion — a drop possibly linked to his controversial role as a government advisor.
Despite these challenges, Musk continues to fly in luxury. A leak caused by a cyberattack on aviation company NetJets revealed a document outlining the etiquette requirements aboard his Gulfstream G650ER, one of two jets in his personal fleet.
The aircraft accommodates up to 18 passengers, which would pose a logistical challenge should Musk decide to gather his 14 children and four different mothers on a single flight. It’s unlikely, however, that daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson would be on the list, having cut ties with her father and publicly called him a “pathetic man-child.”
Among the disclosed rules, a preference for complete silence stands out: Musk does not want small talk with the crew or other passengers. “He considers himself self-sufficient and will only ask for help if absolutely necessary,” the document states. So, don’t offer technical assistance or ask about the Wi-Fi.
Another curious instruction: he prefers air vents to remain off to avoid noise. However, the cabin temperature is to be maintained at 18°C (64°F).
Though there are plenty of topics one could discuss with the billionaire — such as his space ambitions or controversial political views — onboard communication is generally discouraged. Musk “prefers to fly fast and directly” and doesn’t worry about saving fuel. Most of the time, he sleeps during the flight, with the lights off.
It’s worth noting that Musk has used his jet for flights so short they could have been done by car in just 10 minutes — a habit that has drawn criticism over his environmental concerns (or lack thereof).
NetJets, for its part, confirmed the breach: “We identified and resolved a security incident involving an employee account. A small amount of data was accessed, but our operations were not compromised.”
Source and images: LAD Bible / X @elonmusk. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
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