Industry & News
Flying An F-16 Jet
Within the jet industry, the F-16 is well-known for its use in the military and for security purposes. A recent piece written by journalist Carl Lavin explains his time aboard the fighter jet with the Air Force Thunderbirds, professionals who perform shows each year. The demonstration flight took the group on high-speed turns, rolls, and…
Read MoreLuxury Travel Trends for 2015
A report from WTM and Euromonitor is explaining luxury travel trends that may take hold over the next calendar year. One new concept that may gain substantial popularity is the concept of a “poshtel,” a sort of hybrid between a hotel and a hostel with a more glamorous, yet budget-conscious, experience. Peer-to-peer offerings are also…
Read MoreTextron Considers New Business Jet Specs
Textron is currently reconsidering the details of its highest-end business jet after hearing customer opinions of the aircraft’s specs. The original mockups marketed the Citation Longitude jet to be 87 feet long, carry 12 passengers, and fly 4,000 nautical miles. The company is now looking to reconsider both cabin size and range capacity, which are…
Read MoreTourist Attractions Come In Unlikely Form
While it may seem out of the ordinary, a number of places around the globe are turning abandoned mines into tourist attractions. A thrill ride winds through a mine below the mountains of Snowdonia National Park in Wales; a theme park below Transylvania, Romania boasts a bowling alley, ferris wheel, and mini golf course. Others…
Read MoreAmerican Travelers To Spend More on Vacations This Year
According to an MMGY Global Survey, 66% of U.S. adults said that they plan to take one or more leisure trips over the next six months, and 31% expect to take at least one business trip. Despite the amount of travel’s overall decrease of 3% from last year, Americans expect to spend more on travel…
Read MorePrivate Jet Provides Life-Saving Transport
In a story that seems as unique as they come, one private jet company is helping to provide life-saving transportation for individuals undergoing organ transplants. As many people spend a long period of time on wait lists, matches are often made between people who live on opposite ends of the country. OrganJet helps patients to…
Read MoreFacebook Forecasts Summer Travel Trends
With Memorial Day approaching and summer right around the corner, many in our industry are seeking to get a jump on the travel trends for the coming months. An unlikely source for forecasting these trends is Facebook, where many travelers are beginning to talk about their plans and discussing holidays or activities. Trending topics about…
Read MoreInterest in Luxury Travel Rising
A new report from Digital Luxury Group called “The World Luxury Index Hotels 2014” has indicated that interest in luxury travel is on the rise. Some companies and brands are attracting much attention in the travel realm, with over 70 hotel brands and 900 international destinations included in the DLG report. By studying 485 million…
Read MorePrivate Jet Sales See Boost
Not only have business jets seen sales rise over the course of this year, but now Boeing is also reporting that its giant commercial jets used for private travel have also seen a significant boost. In fact, the private jumbo jets have doubled in orders this year, the first time they’ve done so since the…
Read MoreTake Off on Your Terms With Los Angeles Private Jet Charter Services
Are you frustrated by the indignities of commercial air travel? Whether you are crossing the continent or shuttling around the West Coast, flying in and out of Lost Angeles can be a chore. Increasingly, many weary travelers are turning to an alternative: private jets. Fortunately, you do not have to purchase and maintain your own…
Read More