We can guess that the total cost of   the plane after its refit was around   US$468m, which means theat whoever now owns the plane  probably paid just under $500 million for it. Never mind ,what's a little loose change when you can be will be absolutely relaxed   zooming   off to places as far as 15,500km away - and with tanks sucking-up 320,000 litres of aviation fuel, not even having to think about stopping to refuel.

(Which we guess is the old adage: if you can afford to buy such a plane in the first place, those litres should be the least of your concerns.)

The A380 would normally carry around 550 passengers in Economy, Business and First Class, with some airlines also having a fourth Premium Economy category as well, and others going for all-Economy into which to cram 853 backsides.

But our proud billionaire won't have to worry about such crass sharing in his plane: he and his family will indulge in five luxury suites complete with king-size beds, handmade rugs, private lounges, and ensuites with full-size showers .

And there'll be First Class sleeper seats in private compartments for up to twenty business and other guests, lounging areas and a dining room ... as well as a Prayer Room where computers will automatically always have prayer mats facing towards Mecca.

And a concert lounge will have a stage and baby grand piano... with the prince owning a number of entertainment companies, top artists will perform for family and guests.

Finally a 'garage' in the plane's belly can take a Rolls Royce.

Business class isn't looking quite so great now is it?

David Ellis, additional reporting Lisa Edwards 16/2/13

An earlier version of this article first appeared in Global Travel Media, which delivers daily breaking news to the travel industry www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au