Charter 101: Why More People Are Choosing Private Jets Over Commercial Airlines

Charter 101: Why More People Are Choosing Private Jets Over Commercial Airlines

On June 28, 2023, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was among passengers in the more than 50,000 private jet flights in the U.S. that week. Kirby chose the Teterboro, New Jersey (KTEB) airport over Newark Airport (KEWR), the nearby United hub, for a flight to Denver, Colorado. If you’re wondering why Kirby couldn’t find an option among the air travel options offered by United – the third largest airline in the world by fleet size – it was likely because the airline canceled 750 flights on the same day.

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How to Book Your First Private Jet Flight

How to Book Your First Private Jet Flight

Maybe it happened when you had to stand in a “faster” PreCheck line that snaked back to ticketing. Maybe it was when your business class seatmate started coughing and sneezing – and didn’t stop for three hours – due to “allergies.” Maybe the breaking point was when one of the twin toddlers sitting right behind first class spent the whole flight screeching. However it occurred, you’ve decided that you’re ready to try private jet travel.

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