Imagine boarding a routine long-haul flight and settling into your seat, unaware that beneath your feet, alongside the usual cargo and baggage, sits one of the rarest hypercars in the world. That was the reality for Virgin Atlantic passengers flying from London to Los Angeles on August 5.

The airline flew $5.3 million (£4 million) Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut across the Atlantic for its US showcase. The move was arranged by Virgin Atlantic Cargo. Each year, the cargo arm transports more than 150,000 tonnes of goods ranging from fresh produce and pharmaceuticals to luxury items such as high-end cars.

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On August 5, the UK-based airline carried the car on Flight VS23, its daily service between London Heathrow A

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