Blessed are the Jet-Setters: Fly Like a Cardinal with Velocity Jets
A charter company is offering a unique travel experience for those looking to journey from Chicago to Rome in style to celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s historic papacy as the first American pontiff.
Velocity Jets has unveiled an enticing ad that invites travelers to “Fly Like a Cardinal” and “Land Like a Legend” on a direct route to the Eternal City. The ad features a whimsical image of a cardinal and two nuns dancing aboard a private jet with a DJ spinning tracks in the background.
According to the ad, “The white smoke has risen, and the Vatican has spoken: Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, has officially taken the helm.” Whether travelers are spiritually inspired, historically intrigued, or simply craving Roman pasta and Prosecco, Velocity Jets promises a direct line to Vatican City.
Travelers can expect to fly on a Gulfstream 550 jet for this luxurious excursion, enjoying heavenly catering and miraculous car service along the way. The charter company teases, “Do you want guaranteed access to heaven-sent jets like this one – anytime, anywhere? This week, the Cardinals chose their leader. You just need to choose your aircraft.”
While the exact pricing for these divine flights is not disclosed, Velocity Jets mentions that prices typically range between $24,894 and $41,654 per flight, as per a 2022 blog post on their website.
