What Was the Lolita Express?
The “Lolita Express” is the nickname given to Jeffrey Epstein’s Boeing 727-200 aircraft, registered with tail number N908JE. The plane was used by Epstein and associates from approximately 2000 until his arrest in 2019.
The Aircraft
- Type: Boeing 727-200 (modified wide-body VIP configuration)
- Registration: N908JE
- Capacity: Configured for ~16 VIP passengers
- Range: Approximately 2,800 miles (perfect for Caribbean routes)
Flight Log Release
Flight logs were first obtained by attorney Bradley Edwards and released publicly during litigation in Giuffre v. Maxwell (2015). The logs cover primarily 2001–2005 and document over 500 flights.
Key Routes
- New York (TEB) ↔ Palm Beach (PBI): Primary commute
- Palm Beach ↔ St. Thomas USVI: Caribbean trips to Little Saint James
- New York/Palm Beach ↔ London: European travel
- New Mexico (Zorro Ranch) connections
Named Passengers in Logs
Over 500 unique names appear in available logs. Notable appearances include Bill Clinton (multiple flights), Alan Dershowitz, Prince Andrew, Kevin Spacey, Chris Tucker, and many others. Appearance in logs is not evidence of criminal activity.
Evidentiary Significance
The flight logs were central to prosecutions because they establish:
- Pattern of travel to Little Saint James
- Presence of victims on specific flights
- Network of associates who traveled with Epstein