NAFA member, H. Lee Rohde, III, President & CEO of Essex Aviation, shares what you need to know about private jet charter services.
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to just rent a jet? Well, with private jet charter services, you can.
Private aircraft charter is an on-demand service that enables passengers to select the aircraft model that most closely meets their travel needs and book a flight in much the same way they’d book a seat on a commercial flight.
Read on to explore private aircraft charter options, expenses, safety considerations and more.
Table of Contents
- Different Types of Private Jet Charter
- Private Aircraft Charter Amenities
- When Does It Make Sense to Rent a Jet?
- How Much Does It Cost to Charter an Airplane?
- Charter Operators vs. Charter Brokers
- How to Identify a Private Jet to Charter
- Private Aircraft Charter Safety Considerations
- Private Jet Charter Alternatives
Different Types of Private Jet Charter Services
Private jet charter services typically fall into one of two broad categories: private jets for business and private jets for leisure.
Private aircraft charter is an attractive option to businesses because it enables them to:
- Arrange flights to multiple cities within a single day according to your schedule, rather than a commercial airline’s
- Bypass long check-in and security lines by boarding through private terminals
- Arrive on-time to important meetings by flying to an airport closer to their final destination
- Access airports often having less ground and air traffic, thereby reducing the potential for delays
- Transport larger groups at a potentially lower overall cost than commercial airfare
- Avoid costly downtime associated with commercial flight delays, layovers and connecting flights
- Support in-flight productivity by eliminating unnecessary distractions and increasing overall travel efficiency
- Conduct onboard business meetings without having to worry about other passengers listening in on sensitive conversations
- Enable team members to travel in a comfortable, inviting atmosphere so that they arrive to their final destination refreshed and prepared
Private air charter is similarly appealing to those who fly primarily for leisure purposes. Private aviation enables such individuals to effectively extend their holiday experience by flying aboard aircraft appointed with the finest luxury amenities, including full-service kitchens, state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment systems and dedicated bedrooms. Private terminals at commercial airports offer a secure, comfortable and relaxed environment, far from the hustle and bustle of the main commercial airport concourse. Local, non-commercially serviced airports enable travelers to arrive closer to their final destination, so they can start their holiday that much sooner. Ultimately, private jet charter can make even the longest haul flightfeel like an escape.
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This article was originally published by Essex Aviation in October 2020.
