The 2024 ESPY Awards

The 2024 ESPY Awards

Traveling to Los Angeles for the 2024 ESPY Awards is an opportunity to blend the excitement of a premier sports event with the luxury and sophistication of one of the world's most exciting cities. Held at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, July 11, the ESPYs celebrate excellence in sports performance, recognizing individual and team achievements from the past year.

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Charter Spotlight: Global Jet International

Charter Spotlight: Global Jet International

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Matt Frick, Operations Manager at Global Jet International. Global Jet International allows executives to carry out business while in flight, remaining productive and arriving at destinations feeling refreshed. Global Jet's dedicated 24/7 operations support team takes care of all of the complexities including permits, curfews, ground handling, customs, crew duty and airside tarmac access.

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2024 Summer Olympics Travel Tips

2024 Summer Olympics Travel Tips

The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, promise to be a spectacular global spectacle. From July 26 to August 11, Paris will once again, for a historic third time after its stints in 1900 and 1924, play host to the pinnacle of athletic prowess and international camaraderie, cementing its legacy alongside London as one of only two cities to have welcomed the Summer Olympics thrice. With a sprawling canvas that extends to 16 other metropolitan cities and an exceptional subsite in Tahiti, Paris 2024 is poised to unfurl a vibrant tapestry of human endeavor, cultural celebration, and sporting excellence.

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Ground Transportation Spotlight: Three Zero Five Transportation

Ground Transportation Spotlight: Three Zero Five Transportation

Air Charter Guide spoke with Alex Malek from Three Zero Five Transportation prior to SDC2024 to talk about ground transportation for business and leisure aviation clients using private charter operators. Their team of professionals will offer private chauffeured transportation to all locations for the 2024 SDC Fort Worth, TX event.

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Put on Your Dancing Shoes: March-April 2024 Music Festivals

Put on Your Dancing Shoes: March-April 2024 Music Festivals

Begin a tour in March through the eclectic tapestry of musical genres, from the indie and rock echoes signaling the last chills of winter to the warm, vibrant pulses of dance music and the resonant blossoms of jazz and soul heralding the full bloom of spring. Marching from the chilled whispers of winter into spring's jubilant embrace, each city in our melody marathon—Austin, Miami, and Savannah—presents its rhythm and culture.

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Charter Spotlight: Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter

Charter Spotlight: Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with the staff at Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter, a charter operator headquartered at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) since 1976. Over four decades in the industry, Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter maintains and operates a fleet of Learjets and long-range Challenger 604 & 605 aircraft. They hire and train their own pilots and crews, dispatch flights, coordinate in-flight gourmet dining, and arrange for luxury ground transportation.

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Jet-Setting with Pets: Tips for Flying Private with Your Furry Friend

Jet-Setting with Pets: Tips for Flying Private with Your Furry Friend

Though more and more Americans are incorporating pets into their lives, fewer and fewer airline options exist to transport those pets effectively. For a growing number of owners, another possibility is rising in popularity – private jet travel. If you’re tired of worrying about your pet sitter’s reliability, want to travel for an extended period or are considering relocating with your furry companions, read on.

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California Travel Tips for Charter Travelers 2023

California Travel Tips for Charter Travelers 2023

As summer in North America begins the final month in August, we’re taking readers on a trip to the west coast. From the manicured lawns of Pebble Beach to the sun-soaked vineyards of Napa Valley, the dramatic cliff-sides of Big Sur, and the cosmopolitan allure of San Francisco, a chartered journey with Flyhouse offers an unparalleled Californian adventure with ease thanks to their app. Seeing California can be made simple by following our recommendations for accommodating and comfortable travel arrangements, superior dining experiences, and unforgettable views.

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Operator Spotlight: European Air Ambulance

Operator Spotlight: European Air Ambulance

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Tom Hienckes of European Air Ambulance, one of Europe’s largest specialized air ambulance services, offering dedicated and cost-effective emergency medical repatriation 24/7/365 worldwide. With more than three decades of experience, the European Air Ambulance (EAA) is a trusted service provider for many insurance and assistance companies, governments and NGOs, corporations, brokers, and individuals.

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Ready for LABACE and Greetings from CBAA

Ready for LABACE and Greetings from CBAA

After a successful regional show at the White Plains Regional last month and a great night at the Yankees/Mets game thanks to Meridian, our team is at this moment attending the 2023 CBAA Canadian Business Aviation Association convention and exhibition in Calgary. Should you plan a visit today or tomorrow you can find Elizabeth and Sara at booth #511.

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Explore New England in Style: Tips for Charter Travelers 2023

Explore New England in Style: Tips for Charter Travelers 2023

New England is a glimpse into the not-so-distant past when nature's awesome power shaped the beautiful coastline and dotted the landscape with kettle ponds in valleys surrounded by rolling hills and jagged peaks as the Laurentide ice sheet retreated 10,000 years ago. The area has a rich history, breathtaking beauty in the forests and by the sea, world-class cuisine, and sought-after destination hotels and rentals.

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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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Mexico Travel Tips for Charter Travelers 2023

Mexico Travel Tips for Charter Travelers 2023

Mexico is filled with vibrant culture, mouthwatering cuisine, and stunning landscapes waiting for your discovery. Plan your adventure at your own pace and consider Ubaire for charter on your journey. Whether you crave the bustle of Mexico City, the calm of the lagoon in Bacalar, or being in awe of nature at the edge of Copper Canyon, Mexico has something it would like to share with you. Ubaire can get you there.

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Operator Spotlight: Hillsboro Aviation

Operator Spotlight: Hillsboro Aviation

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Hillsboro Aviation, a full-service operator based at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO). Hillsboro Aviation has offered complete helicopter and airplane services since 1980. Serving domestic and international markets in government, commercial, and private sectors, their 80+ employees and 14 turbine aircraft are dedicated to meeting all your aviation needs. They are ISO9001 and AS9110-certified.

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Norway 2023 Air Charter Travel Guide

Norway 2023 Air Charter Travel Guide

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey to the land of fjords, breathtaking landscapes, and fascinating history? Prepare to be amazed by the wonders of Norway. From its vibrant capital, Oslo, to the jaw-dropping Vesterålen archipelago, this Nordic gem has so much in store for you.

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Join Us at EBACE 2023

Join Us at EBACE 2023

Join us in Geneva, Switzerland at the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, Europe’s premier on-demand aircraft and advanced air mobility event. This year’s event will bring together business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, flight department personnel, avionics firms, charter companies and others involved in nearly every aspect of business aviation.

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Operator Spotlight: Sundt Air

Operator Spotlight: Sundt Air

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Kristine Tesdal of Sundt Air, a Norway-based operator specializing in business jet charter and management of business jets. Sundt Air has an organization in place both for operation and maintenance and is able to assist aircraft owners with all needs pertaining to operating an aircraft.

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