If you're the US vice president or Secretary of State, travelling is an entirely different experience to what you'll find with a commercial airline.

The United States Air Force runs a tight ship when it comes to transporting some of the government's top leaders.

The aircraft may look similar to a passenger jet, but there are no reheated meals for the "distinguished visitors" – no, all meals are made fresh by members of the Air Force trained in serving up "high-class" cuisine.

And Secretary of State Hillary Clinton doesn't have to put up with any old seat – there's a State Room complete with a sofa that unfolds to a bed.

Watch this video to get a better idea of how US leaders travel: