Will Smith 'charters jet to avoid economy'

Will Smith reportedly refused to board a flight from Dublin to Manchester after discovering that the plane only had economy seats.

The actor was due to make the 50-minute journey with his family using Aer Lingus, as daughter Willow continues to support ­Justin Bieber on his European tour.

However, once his management realised that there were no first or ­business-class seats, they chartered a private jet at a cost of £10,000, the Sunday Mirror reports.

The move is said to have annoyed Aer Lingus bosses, who had made special arrangements for the star, his family and his entourage to be fast-tracked through Manchester airport.

A source said: "We know he is used to ­travelling in style but we were really put out. It raised a few eyebrows when we heard because it seemed to be a bit of a snub. It surprised everyone because it's a short flight and economy is still very ­comfortable."