Posts Tagged ‘private jets’
Private Jets Allow Travelers To Avoid Commercial Airline Strikes
Among the many benefits of private jets, traveling on a private or corporate aircraft allows many travelers to avoid strikes by commercial airline crews and pilots. When flying commercial, there is always the possibility that your flight may be delayed or even cancelled due to a strike. With flying on a private jet charter, there…
Read MoreBusiness Travelers Embrace Private Jet Travel
While many may think that private jet travel is limited to celebrities and international leaders, more and more business travelers are embracing the flexibility and ease of luxury private flights. CCTV explains that China and other countries within Asia have seen a significant increase in the use of private flights, “with a more open-mindedness to…
Read MoreStreaming Video Coming Soon To Private Jets
Bombardier Inc. has become the first aircraft maker to offer live-streaming that will allow travelers to watch their favorite TV shows at rapid speeds. The capabilities will begin being incorporated into aircrafts as early as 2016, marking the latest upgrade for private luxury jets. Consultant Greg Raiff explained that “many plane buyers don’t bother with…
Read MoreCollege Students Arrive By Private Jet
As college students return to their universities to begin another school year, a new travel fad has begun to surface. That’s right- first year college students in the United Kingdom now have the opportunity of arriving in style, via private jet. A provider of shipping services aimed mainly at university students, called Uni Baggage, has…
Read MoreFall Travel Trends to Consider for Your Vacation
As summer comes to an end and the leaves begin to change colors, it may be time to begin planning your fall vacation. Trends this autumn include traveling to warmer resort destinations, and AAA expects that 3 in 4 people will be traveling at some time this fall season. Flexibility may be key if you…
Read MoreThe Future of Luxury Travel
Flight comparison site Skyscanner has published its Future of Travel report, predicting what trends may come about in the industry over the next decade. From the potential for digital interactive hotel services to underwater hotels, Skyscanner expects that the standards for hotel stays will change quite drastically. The report also discusses both local and “extreme”…
Read MoreDemand for Private Jet Charter Rises in 2014
The private jet charter industry saw a rise in demand in the first half of this year, representing a significant recovery for the luxury travel sector. JetCharters.com has reported “an increase of 61 percent in visitors and trip requests through its Web site during the first and second quarters,” and the FAA shows a 20%…
Read MoreAvoid Travel Delays by Flying Private Jet Charter
With the summer winding down but travel still booming, flight delays can be a big problem for travelers who are eager to get from one place to another. Unfortunately while some delays are caused by operational challenges or ripple effects, many are also caused by passenger delays and other similar situations. A study coming out…
Read MoreUse of Business Jets Rises in the Middle East
While most corporations had to cut back on business jet use over the past few years due to the global financial crisis, many reports are showing that the use of private jets is in fact making a comeback. Private Jet Charter, based in Dubai, explains that while “CEOs in the Middle East predominantly use corporate…
Read MorePrivate Jet Usage Increases, Reports Show
Recent reports have shown the recovery of the aviation industry, with private jet usage bouncing back after the recession. SherpaReport’s latest Guide to Private Aviation discusses the options of ownership versus chartering, options for private jets, and the latest trends within the private aviation industry. While the luxury travel industry may have taken a hit…
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