In a time when travellers fret over bag fees, leave it to a Saudi king to show us how the world’s wealthiest travel.
Heading to Indonesia for nine days as part of a regional tour, Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz brought along 1,500 people and more than 450 tonnes of cargo.
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Among his travel must-haves? Not one, but two Mercedes-Benz S600, and two electric lifts — portable elevators.
Along for the state visit and vacation are ministers and princes.
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It will take at least seven aircraft to haul the king and his things, Antara News reports.
This isn’t the first time the king’s travel habits have made headlines. A trip in 2015 by King Salman to France prompted a petition signed by 150,000 people in protest over the closure of a public beach during the king’s three-week stay.
For his stay, the king had an elevator temporarily installed so he could access the beach from his private villa.
The king and about half of his 1,000 person entourage ended up leaving early, according to a Reuters report.
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