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    Beyoncé Hires Lord Sugar’s Luxury Private Jet

    The superstar singer ensured she traveled to her UK gigs in serious style, flying in the Apprentice star’s own plane

    By Rebecca Twomey
    Published 13 May 2013 In News

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    The superstar singer ensured she traveled to her UK gigs in serious style, flying in the Apprentice star’s own plane

    Beyoncé won’t let her ridiculously high standards slide even when in transit as the glamourous star insisted the life of luxury continue in the air as she traveled between different venues in her own private jet. But who better to borrow a plane from than The Apprentice star Lord Sugar?

    BEYONCÉ SPLASHES £17,000 ON PARTY FOR HER TOUR DANCERS

    The Sun report Beyoncé splashed out on hiring the £18.5million luxury jet as she moved from one UK tour date to another. And with a leather interior, three cabins and an entertainment system she did so in the style she’s very much accustomed to.

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    Beyonce
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    With a reported £10,000 fuel cost for every journey, it’s by no means a cheap option which is no doubt why Beyoncé’s team managed to strike a deal with the business mogul. A source told the paper: ‘As a canny businessman Lord Alan often makes his jet available for corporate hire. He spent a lot on it so it makes perfect sense to make some money back when he can.

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    'The firm he rents the jet through was approached by Beyoncé's people and after a bit of bartering, they agreed a price.'

    BEYONCÉ: I WANT BLUT IVY TO HAVE A NORMAL LIFE No expense was spared during the 31-year-old’s trip to the UK, it’s also thought she rented a luxury home in Berkshire as a base for family with Blue Ivy and Jay-Z joining her.

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