What is "jet set"

jet set \jet" set`\ n. [from jet plane, the conveyance used in their travels.] an international group of wealthy individuals who travel frequently to international resorts. -- the group is not organized, but membership is defined solely by frequent travel for pleasure.

1. Relating to the life style of the jet set. alt. (context idiomatic English) A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure. n. (context idiomatic English) A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure. v

2. To follow the life style of the jet set.

n. a set of rich and fashionable people who travel widely for pleasure

In journalism, jet set was a term for an international social group of wealthy people who travelled the world to participate in social activities unavailable to ordinary people. The term, which replaced café society, came from the lifestyle of travelling from one stylish or exotic place to another via jet plane.

The term "jet set" is attributed to Igor Cassini, a reporter for the New York Journal-American who wrote under the pen name "Cholly Knickerbocker".

Although jet passenger service in the 1950s was initially marketed primarily to the rich, its introduction eventually resulted in a substantial democratization of air travel. Hence though the term "jet set" is still in some use, its literal meaning of those who travel by jet is no longer relevant. It continues however to refer to those who have the independent wealth and time to travel frequently and widely for pleasure.

Jet Set was a BBC National Lottery game show that was broadcast on BBC One from 20 January 2001 to 8 August 2007. It was presented by Eamonn Holmes.

A jet set is an international social group of wealthy people.

Jet set or Jetset may also refer to:

Jet Set is the fourth and last single from Alphaville's first album, Forever Young, and was released in March 1985.

Re-recorded and released after founding band member Frank Mertens left the band, the 7" version drops the 'The' from the song's title and is mildly different from the original album version.

Marian Gold said of the song, "We didn't intend to write a proper song; it was supposed to be some kind of jingle that advertises things money can't buy: anarchy, freedom, love, fun and a piece of the end of the world."

Jet Set is a 2000 French comedy film, directed by Fabien Onteniente. A sequel, People, was released in 2004.