Time flies; literally. And less time on the air is more time on the ground sealing deals. So picture this; you’re an entrepreneur on a three-day schedule on the west coast to convince companies to do a commercial venture with your up-and-coming startup. More than three days away from your More […]
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Summer on the Way: South Florida by Private Jet
South Florida is a special place, and not only because of its weather, beaches, and nightlife. The region is a superior destination when it comes to private jet travel, boasting top executive airports that allow travelers to land as close as possible to their final destination, reducing time and ground More […]
Private Jets: Business or Pleasure?
Rightfully so, the biggest driver for private jets is business travel. It’s called business-travel for a reason, right? And although that might be the case on a yearly basis, things tend to change during the holiday season. Nowadays, when summer is nearby in the Northern Hemisphere, the amount of leisure More […]
Flying Private to Disney World
Traveling with kids on a commercial flight can go south. Fast. There are just too many variables to account for. Arriving on time (the toughest), leaving teddy bear at home, or bothering other passengers for hours, top the list. And don’t think that a first flight ticket will minimize any More […]
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Private Jet for a Day?
Have you ever wondered what it would cost to rent a private jet for you and your friends for the whole day? We have this question fairly often and it is a great question to ask. Weather you need to fly you and your colleagues to that big meeting and More […]
How Much Does It Cost to Purchase a Private Aircraft?
Initial Purchase Price This is a question that is often asked by those that aren’t very familiar with the aviation industry. It is a bit of a difficult question because there are many variables that come into play. Age and required updates to the avionics/powerplant, regular maintenance costs, hanger/parking rental, More […]
How Much Does It Cost to Charter a Private Jet?
Many people are curious about how much it costs to charter a private aircraft. I am often asked this question in social settings and preconceptions range from slightly more than airline ticket prices to tens of thousands of dollars. There is no simple answer to this question as it is More […]
Private Jet Etiquette: What to Wear and How to Behave
It’s your first private flight. You’ve heard about the luxurious environment inside a private jet and probably you will want to match that with your best outfit. That might be the case if you’re on a business trip, but wouldn’t that rule apply as well for an economy class ticket More […]
Why Does Food Taste Different on a Private Jet?
One of the important pieces of the “experience puzzle” offered by private travel is the exquisite food and fine wine served on board. But what might taste great on the ground might not taste as well in the air. Why? As stated by Charles Spence, professor of experimental psychology at More […]
Why Flexibility (Not Comfort or Luxury) Is the Finest Attribute of Private Flights
Private jet travel has a reputation for being expensive. Its price, therefore, makes it exclusive and reserved just for a few. While the previous is debatable depending on the eyes of the beholder, there is one trait that, on a specific situation, converts private flight into an accessible means of More […]