Today London, tomorrow Paris, the day after New York – the life of the "jetsetter." Long before the climate crisis and flight shame, flying was considered the epitome of luxury, freedom, and cosmopolitanism. Passenger aviation is making flight attendants and pilots the ultimate dream jobs. Modern aircraft are setting new standards in comfort, technology, and style. Flying is becoming a hobby of high society.
Production
Archival footage so crisp you'll smell the cigarette smoke.
Direction
Halmburger lets the absurdity breathe without preaching.
Director
Oliver Halmburger
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The term 'jet set' was coined in 1958 by a society columnist desperate to distinguish old-money travelers from nouveau riche tourists.
Halmburger reportedly struggled to license footage from airlines who found the climate juxtaposition 'politically inconvenient'—explaining the heavy reliance on amateur home movies.
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