Celebrities and high-profile individuals who value their privacy just got some good news. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its rules to better protect the privacy of private jet owners. These new changes make it harder for the public to find out who owns or is flying on a private plane.
In the past, certain websites and social media accounts could track celebrity and billionaire flights by using the plane's tail number. From there, they could match it to the owner's name and other personal information. This is how fans and paparazzi figured out when Taylor Swift would show up at Kansas City Chiefs games. The tracking information gave people a heads-up before she even landed.
Under the new FAA policy, private jet owner information like names, addresses, and phone numbers will no longer be publicly available. This means less chance of unwanted attention or surprise appearances from the media or fans.
Many celebrities and high-net-worth individuals have been asking for stronger privacy rules for years. With these changes, they now have a better chance of keeping their travel plans out of the spotlight.
This move by the FAA helps restore a sense of privacy and safety for private flyers.