British Airways passengers are stunned as a HUGE A-List star shuns her private jet for a commercial flight (but still splashes out on First Class!)
When it comes to traipsing the globe, most stars opt to living in luxury by taking off aboard their private jet.
But passengers on a British Airways flight from New York to the UK were greeted with a surprise passenger, in the form of pop icon Madonna.
The musician, 65, who is worth £700 million, was spotted boarding the flight with her son David Banda as she prepares to kick off her Celebration Tour at London's O2 Arena next weekend.
However, the star still made the most of her vast wealth by travelling in First Class, dressed in an eye-watering £3,500 outfit, according to The Sun.
Her look included a £1,800 Vetements Limited Edition Hooded Bomber Jacket and a £500 pair of Balenciaga sunglasses.
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Who is it? Passengers on a British Airways flight from New York to the UK were joined by a surprise A-List star, preparing to kick off their delayed UK tour
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Surprise! Madonna was spotted boarding the flight with her son David Banda as she prepares to kick off her Celebration Tour
Ahead of her delayed 78-date tour, Madonna was accompanied by a troup of dancers, who enjoyed the lengthy flight in Premium Economy.
Upon their arrival in the UK, Madonna's troupe were then ferried to five-star hotel in Manchester via coach, while the star recuperated at her London mansion.
A source said: 'She may forever be the Material Girl but for her journey to the UK Madonna tried to be as low key as possible.
'Passengers on the BA overnight flight were stunned as she and David took to their seats in First Class but no one bothered her.
'Everyone was in great spirits and her dancers happily posed for pictures with a couple of fans before settling down for the flight.
'They were making the most of their down-time before hitting the ground running in Manchester.'
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Madonna for comment.
Madonna is preparing to go on her first tour in three years following a health scare this summer that put her in the hospital.
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Not long now! Madonna is preparing to go on her first tour in three years following a health scare this summer that put her in the hospital
The tour will begin on October 14 in London - with the star playing three further dates on October 15, 17 and 18 at the 02 Arena.
Earlier last month, People claimed that the mother of six was very excited to hit the road to perform her new songs.
'She returned to rehearsals last Monday. She's so happy to be back onstage and is feeling strong,' a source shared.
'She's working closely with her longtime collaborators, Jamie King and Stuart Price, to put the final touches on the show,' says the source, adding that the run of shows is the icon's 'most ambitious tour ever.'
Following six sold-out shows in London, the star will make stops in Copenhagen, Barcelona, Paris, Milan and more,
Madonna first announced the Celebration Tour in January, and in August confirmed the rescheduled dates after recovering from a bacterial infection.
'I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for,' she said in a press release at the time.