Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has garnered significant attention after being seen flying in economy class.
According to TMZ, Jennifer Lopez was seen flying with other passengers in economy class on an Air France flight from Naples, Italy, to Paris, France on June 22. She was reportedly returning from a vacation in Italy and heading to Paris for Fashion Week.
In the released photos, Lopez is seen sitting by the window in casual attire, with a bodyguard seated in the aisle.
TMZ reported, “She appeared unconcerned and went through customs procedures with other passengers before the plane took off.”
They added, “This is different from her typical use of private jets. We’ve seen many celebrities flying in economy class, but it’s very rare for an A-list star like Jennifer Lopez.”
According to the Daily Mail, the price of this flight starts at 134 euros (about $159), and there are no business class seats available.
With a net worth of around $400 million, Lopez’s decision to fly in economy class instead of on a private jet or in a premium seat has attracted international attention.
Some media outlets speculated that her decision to fly economy might be linked to recent rumors about a split with her husband Ben Affleck, and the cancellation of her North American tour, which reportedly impacted her finances. There were claims that Lopez faced ridicule on social media for choosing to fly in economy class.
Meanwhile, it has been reported that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are currently living separately.
Lopez is currently staying alone in the couple’s $60 million Beverly Hills home while Affleck is reportedly renting a house nearby.
In response to the rumors of a split, Lopez canceled her North American tour originally scheduled for this summer.
Regarding the cancellation, her company stated, “Jennifer decided to take time off to be with her children, family, and close friends.” Speculation also arose regarding the impact of low ticket sales on Lopez’s concert cancellation.
Upon hearing this news, social media users commented, “Jennifer Lopez was ridiculed for flying in economy class. But she’s a rich woman with an estimated wealth of $400 million,” “I don’t understand why people are mocking her for this. There could be many reasons, is everyone assuming she’s broke?” “Isn’t this something to be praised? I find it admirable,” “It’s much better than flying a private jet and emitting carbon,” “Justin Bieber also gets criticized for not using a private jet and flying on a regular plane.”
