Bill Gates Flew Economy Class For 10 Years After Becoming A Billionaire

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00:00 Meet Bill Gates, the visionary co-founder of Microsoft, who shaped the tech landscape

00:04 and became one of the world's wealthiest individuals.

00:07 In the 90s, as Microsoft soared, Gates adhered to a surprising principle – flying economy

00:13 – setting an example for his company.

00:15 For over a decade, Gates stuck to economy class, demonstrating his dedication to his

00:19 company and modest lifestyle.

00:21 But as global demands increased, Gates embraced the efficiency of private jets, investing

00:26 personal funds in a $21 million Bombardier Challenger.

00:29 Today, Gates owns an impressive fleet, valued at nearly $200 million, a testament to his

00:35 journey and success in business.

00:37 Yet his choice of private jets has sparked debate amid his climate activism.

00:41 In a recent interview, Gates defended his position, underscoring his considerable investments

00:46 in carbon capture and broader climate solutions.

00:49 Though he acknowledges the jets as a "guilty pleasure," Gates insists his environmental

00:54 philanthropy more than offsets his personal carbon impact.