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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 general aviation” and private travel. Corporations and businesses understand that luxury aircrafts not only provide flexible travel times but also amenities and resources that commercial aircrafts do not.

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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 expanded its services toward the luxury travel industry, offering drop-off services from horse-and-carriage arrival to private jet setting. While this certainly may not become commonplace for all college students, it proves expansion of the luxury travel industry and the wide variety of options available for transportation.

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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 of Dartmouth, MIT, and UT Austin explains that “although the average flight delay is 15 minutes, this translates to an average half-hour holdup for passengers because of missed connections and cancellations.” Flying private jet charter can easily help you to avoid these types of delays and get you to your destination on time.

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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 during the global recession, it seems that with the recovery of the economy and travel continuing to grow, demand will continue to rise for private jet charter.

Click here to read the full article for Aviation Pros.