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Click here to read the full article by Tom Marchant for A Luxury Travel Blog.
The International Luxury Travel Market released a report yesterday and projects that 1 billion extra people will be travelling in 2030. The luxury travel industry is also expected to grow and has already increased 48% since 2010. The United States and Asia are also going to see a rise in the amount of affluent households which will contribute to more luxury trips.
Click here to read the full article by F. Pilkington on KippReport.
This time of year is the busiest season to travel in the United States. Though U.S. airports are among the safest in the world there are many blogs on the internet complaining about how unfriendly American airports are compared to other countries that boast gardens and activities. U.S. airports are slated to become renovated but traffic is also supposed to almost double by 2034 which could cause more problems. Flying in and out of larger airports will always come with longer lines and more hassles than smaller private airports.
Click here to read the full article by Vanessa Bradford on BBC.
Private Jets can sometimes come with a bad connotation of political giants and celebrities but there are reasons to love the people who use private jets frequently.
- They supply 1.2M manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
- They bring more service jobs also including flight attendants and caterers. The Van Nuys Airport alone bring $1.3B and 12,000 jobs to LA.
- Private Planes can fly to 5,000 airports located in smaller communities. Some communities would not survive without and airport for supplies.
- The aviation industry is only responsible for 2% of carbon emissions.
Click here to read the full article by Doug Gollan on Forbes.
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Best Airports to be Stranded in
Airports are turning into much more than a small layover. They now have attractions, movies, and have turned into mini cities. Here are the best airports to visit or get stuck in.
- Singapore Changi was voted the best airport in 2014 for its large gardens and jewel waterfall.
- Hong Kong International Airport has a 4D iMax movie theater.
- Munich Airport has the largest surf machine and a beer garden.
- Incheon international Airport was the #1 airport for 10 years in a row with gardens, an ice rink, a casino, and a golf course.
- Kuala Lumpur international Airport has an open-air rainforest walk.
- Barra Airport has a beach for a runway
- Dubai Airport has a pool, gym, and zen gardens.
- Heathrow Airport is one of the best airports for shopping.
- Amsterdam Schipol has a library, bar and kitchen, and Tulips.
- Vancouver International Airport looks out at the ocean and has a jellyfish tank and a creek running through the walkway.
- Portland Airport has been voted to have the best carpets in the airport industry.
Click here to read the full article on Telegraph.
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Beginners Guide to Private Jets
If you are new to the private jet industry or are unsure which jet you should use for your next business trip or vacation here is a guide to private jets. You need to know what kind of plane allows you to bring all of the people and items you want and be able to fly the distance. Compact Light Jets hold about 4 people on a sort 1-3 hour flight. Small Cabin Jets are good for longer range flights with a few more people and extra luggage. Super light Jets can fly up to 1,800 miles with 8 passengers. Midsize and Super Midsize Jets can fly 7-8 hours, the equivalent of Los Angeles to New York. Large Cabin and Large Cabin Heavy Jets can fly 12-16 people and often have ‘Empty Leg Flights’.
Click here to read the full article by Doug Gollan on Forbes.
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Fly Supersonic in 2023
We haven’t been able to fly at supersonic speeds as civilians since 2003 on the Concorde. There is potential that the Aerion AS2 will be able to fly like the Concorde by 2023. The plane will be shorter and only hold up to 12 passengers but will be able to fly New York to London in 3 hours.
Click here to read the full article by Doug Gollan on Forbes.
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Frequent Flyer Dictionary
People who travel often know there are some terms that only frequent flyers know. In the chaos of travel we have coined names for funny or annoying things that occur while on an airplane.
Click here to see the full visual dictionary on Mashable. Photo via Mashable.
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2 Tips for Your Holiday Plans
Many people plan on traveling for the holidays. Whether they are trying to get away from family or get to them, the holidays are a popular time to fly.
This is one of the reasons that traveling around the holidays is a nightmare.
The airports are crammed, the planes are full and the tickets are expensive. If you are planning on a trip for the upcoming holiday season, try following one of these helpful tips to make it easier on your wallet and less stressful.
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Time
At this point in the year, if you want to make traveling around the holidays easier on your bank account, you have to travel back in time and buy a plane ticket months ago.
The prices are not going to get any cheaper from now until the holiday. That means that you either have to know someone who has a time machine or bite the bullet and just buy an expensive plane ticket.
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Private
If neither of those options sounds appealing to you, you can fly private. Depending on how many people you are flying with, this could actually end up being a cheaper option.
Even if it is just you trying to get back to your hometown for the holidays, it is a much less stressful travel option. When you fly private, you get to pick the schedule. You get to choose the airport you leave from, which means you can pick a smaller, less busy airport.
Renting a private jet is actually a feasible way to make your holiday travel plans more enjoyable.
If you have waited too long to get a plane ticket, consider hiring a private jet. It will cut back on the stress of holiday traveling, and it will help your holiday vacation be truly relaxing.
Do not feel like you have to pay an arm and a leg to get a plane ticket, and then fight through the sea of people to get on the plane. Hire a private jet this holiday season instead.