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Honda’s New Private Jet

Honda has produced some of the most efficiently designed cars, motorcycles, and other machines. Now after 30 years Honda will be releasing its first private jet by the end of 2015. This will be an “entry-level-plane” at about $4.5 million. The plane is only 43 feet long, is made of lightweight material, and can hold 5 passengers.

Click here to read the full article by Benjamin Zhang on Business Insider.

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Lap in the Luxury – How to Make the Most of a Charter Jet

Lap in the Luxury - How to Make the Most of a Charter Jet | The Early Air Way's Blog

This is the life you see in television, movies and music videos. Whether you are splurging for yourself or arranging a group trip, you want to make the most of your Dallas based private jet charter. There are many advantages to going this route, but you want to book a deal that will allow you to soak in the most luxury. Here are some simple tips to make the most of your trip.

Service, Service, Service

The whole point of luxury is having professionals cater to your needs and desires. When you book a charter, you want to make sure it offers 24/7 service of the highest caliber. This means they can make accommodations when spontaneity occurs, provide high quality catering, anticipate the needs of your destination and generally put in the effort to make you feel like royalty.

Get the Right Jet

It is fairly obvious that not every airplane is ideal for every trip. Even accounting for the length of your flights, airports that will receive you and the size of your party, you should have some options available. Certainly there will be a cost versus size consideration, but if you are going to charter a trip, do not be afraid to go all the way. Aim for the jet that will provide you with the most comfort and the strongest memories of luxury.

Professional Planning

This is an often undervalued benefit to private chartering. Because the aircraft is booked specifically for you trip, you have the freedom to plan the travel as finely or loosely as suits your needs. Federal and international regulations will put some limitations on how whimsically you can alter the plan, but the entirety of the trip can be customized. Whether the trip is for business or pleasure, let the experts help you make a timeline that brings the most out of your trip.

If you are planning to leave from Houston, and you want to experience the highest quality travel available, then you need to consider a private jet charter. Live the high life as often as you can.

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Inside a $53 Million Dollar Jet

The Embraer Lineage 1000E was viewed at the Geneva EBACE and is one of the most expensive luxury items you can buy. The interior is 800 square feet and comes with custom interior design. Because the plane is still small it can fly into smaller airports too which gives passengers more destination options. There is also a queen bed and a hot shower, with its own water tank. The plane has windows in every room too to bring in light and give you a great view even in the batroom.

Click here to read the full article by Nick Mafi on Fox News.

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Guide to Empty Leg Flights

An empty leg flight is what happens when a plane needs to be repositioned to pick up it’s next set of passengers and flies empty to their location.

These tickets are sold at a considerably cheaper price, sometimes up to 50%, because the would not have made any profit flying empty.

Using an empty leg flight on a private jet can be risky though because of the possibility that the flight can be cancelled or changed but if you can be flexible about your dates, an empty leg flight can save you a lot of money.

Click here to read the full article by Alud Davies on Corporate Jet Investor.

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9 Luxury Locations to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

Many people look to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style to kick off the new year right. Are you looking for the perfect luxury place to ring in 2016? Here are the top 9 luxury hotels to stay in when the clock strikes midnight.

  1. The Knickerboker in New York City has an amazing view of the Times Square ball drop and you don’t have to stand with the masses on the street.
  2. The Drake in Chicago hosts one of the most well known black tie dinners.
  3. The Milestone hotel in London boasts a relaxing 7 course meal followed by a fireworks show over Kensington Palace.
  4. Le Cinq in Paris serves a $1,300 dollar dinner and you can stay in their $30,000 a night penthouse that has excellent views of the fireworks over the Eiffel Tower.
  5. Hotel Arts is located in Barcelona wants you to bring the new year in like James Bond at their themed dinner and their luxury apartments.
  6. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is one of the most expensive hotels in the world but if you choose to spend your New Year’s in the United Arab Emirates this hotel comes with unlimited alcohol, entertainment and fireworks before you sleep in a royal suite.
  7. The Belmond Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro offers food, music, and fireworks over the beach that you can view from the balcony instead of with the crowds. This is also the second largest party, next to Carnival, in Rio.
  8. The Potato Head Beach Club in Bali, Indonesia has a luxury lounge for $253,000 along with drinks and live DJs.
  9. You can kick off your travel plans too by chartering a private jet to get to your destination luxuriously. By flying from Los Angeles to Sydney you can actually gain 8 hours of partying time on New Years Eve!

Click here to read the full article by Cailey Rizzo on Mashable.

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How to Avoid Disaster

Renting a private jet represents opportunity to travel with unconventional levels of comfort. A private jet lets you skip airport lines, security screens and regulations, luggage and equipment limitations and even poor quality mid-air dining. If you are wondering if this kind of travel suits you, rest assured that it does. Private jet rentals allow you to have the ultimate flying experience without the enormous cost of ownership. Here are the three most important things to check to ensure a safe and reliable experience.

  1. FAA Credentials

The FAA is fierce in its regulatory practices. Any company or pilot with their official approval can be considered a professional level expert of their craft. That being said, not everyone in the private jet industry is fully FAA regulated. International operations have varying levels of regulation depending on their regions. Ensuring that your aviators are sanctioned to fly in the United States is the best way to validate their proficiency.

  1. Available Aircraft

You can reasonably expect proper maintenance no matter what airplane you book. All planes are not made equally though. Different trip plans will require different size aircraft with varying fuel efficiencies and speeds. Checking out the available aircraft is a vital step before committing to a company. It is worth the time and effort to make sure they have a vehicle that can properly accommodate your needs.

  1. Outsourcing

A less common, but still noteworthy, practice is for a larger company to have contracts with independently operated jets. This is not inherently problematic, but in cases like this you want to be sure to check the credentials, services and personnel of the outsourced crew as opposed to those of the larger company. This will prevent you from being underwhelmed when a contract company does not perform to the expectations of their larger partner.

Private jet rentals are an excellent opportunity to maximize the enjoyment of your travels. Taking a little care to book a quality group will keep you safe and happy during your trip.

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Benefits of Traveling on a Private Jet

Private travel generally brings to mind ideas of expensive luxury jets. While it is true that traveling in private can be luxurious, it also provides many other benefits.

It is Convenient

Private travel is more convenient than using commercial jets.

Instead of spending much of your travel time simply making your way to and through a busy commercial airport, you can choose to depart from or arrive at smaller airports that are closer to your desired locations.

You also will not have to worry about long lines or delayed planes due to unruly passengers or other problems that are easily avoided by traveling alone.

It Creates Time for You to Multitask

If you are traveling for business, you will be able to focus on reading over any necessary documents and preparing for meetings you have after you arrive at your destination.

This is especially beneficial if you are traveling with business associates, as flying on a commercial airline will not guarantee you can sit with your team, and even if you are in close proximity, the other passengers will create distractions.

It is More Comfortable

While traveling privately does not have to mean extreme luxury, it almost always creates more comfort.

You will have more room to spread out during your flight, changing seats if you desire, and some private jets even include beds so you can arrive at your destination well rested and ready for business or pleasure.

You Can Travel Around Your Schedule

When you fly commercial airlines, you have to travel around their predetermined schedules and flight plans, sometimes making unnecessary stops.

When you travel using a private jet, you can leave or arrive based on your own needs, and with the exception of refueling, you will not have to stop or wait through long layovers.

No longer something only celebrities and government heads partake in, traveling via private jet is becoming increasingly mainstream.

Whether completely alone, with business partners or with family, private travel offers undeniable benefits.

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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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Travel for Business Like a Pro

Business travel can be a drag, especially if you are on the road for weeks on end, but there are ways to make it easier. Here are some methods frequent business travelers have found to reduce the stress and strain of spending time on work trips.

Take Steps to Reduce Jet Lag

Everyone deals with the adaptation to a new time zone differently, and some people are more affected by the switch than others. Figure out what works for you and be sure to follow those steps each time. Some people find that staying hydrated, taking red eye flights, or exercising the day they fly is beneficial.

Prepare Your Adapters

Check the electrical outlet options available at your destination and make sure you are bringing the right convertors in your luggage. You want to avoid the panic that could set in if you realize that you brought the wrong one at the moment your computer or phone runs out of power.

Bring a Protein-Laden Snack

Airports are sites of constantly changing circumstances and you never know what will happen or what kind of delay you could face. If weather conditions or other situations strand you, you do not want to be caught without food.

Try to Negotiate at the Rental Car Agency and Hotel

Even if your rental car agency will not upgrade your car for free, they might be willing to do it for a much lower price than what is quoted on the website, depending on what is available. Likewise, if your hotel room is located near the elevator and you would prefer another location, ask the desk agent if there is anything they can do. As with any situation, asking nicely is key.

Pack a Tennis Ball

To relieve the stress and tension that inevitably comes from travel, bring a tennis ball. This small, inexpensive and lightweight tool can be rolled under your feet, hamstrings, shoulders and other areas in order to reduce tight spots and make travel much easier.

 

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