Pablo Escobar’s Boeing 727 Converted into British Airbnb

A personal aircraft that once belonged to the infamous Colombian cocaine trafficker Pablo Escobar has been turned into an Airbnb guesthouse in the United Kingdom.

The notorious Colombian drug lord known as the ‘king of cocaine’ for his role as the leader of the Medellin Cartel, dominated 80% of the global cocaine market at the peak of his power. He was killed at his residence in Colombia in 1993, although the precise details surrounding his death continue to be a subject of debate.

Escobar’s Boeing 727’s fuselage, stripped of its wings and engines and re-named PYTCHAir, showcases a refurbished interior reminiscent of the 1980s. Former drug baron’s aircraft has been adorned with vibrant colors and artistic designs, features amenities such as a hot tub and sauna, and is operating from an industrial estate in Bristol.

According to the plane’s current proprietor, the aircraft was originally manufactured 57 years ago, in 1968, converted for private ownership in 1981 and ultimately retired in 2012.

The restoration of the aircraft was an endeavor that spanned several years, the current owner said, with the interior, which was initially installed in 1981, having been meticulously restored. Restored interior now features elegant walnut paneling, luxurious leather seating, and a shower and toilet finished in gold plating. Additionally, an outdoor shower is accompanied by a hot tub and a sauna.

Re-named PYTCHAir, this unique Airbnb now offers the opportunity to “experience life as a billionaire at 32,” as stated in the Airbnb listing, providing guests with element of roleplay and cosplay, where they take pleasure in immersing themselves in that experience and indulging in a fantasy temporarily before going back to their everyday routines.

The listing does not reference Pablo Escobar directly, and the plane’s previous registration in the Cayman Islands adds complexity to tracing its former owners. However, it is believed that one of its past owners may have been the infamous drug lord, according to the current aircraft owner.

The least ezpensive overnight stay at the PYTCHAir is priced at £250 ($311), reaching up to £850 ($1,065) per night during the peak tourist season, with the revenue generated by the business slated to be reinvested in further restoration the jet and improvement of the overall guest experience, the owner said.