Group Charter Air Travel: Flying Together

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Group Charter Air Travel: Flying Together

In the aviation industry, group charter typically refers to a flight with 20 or more people – too many to fit on most business jets. Who is riding in those planes? Movie and TV productions, sports teams, music groups and humanitarian organizations, among many others, including the White House press corps. They’re typically looking to fly at times and to places that can be tricky to mesh with “scheduled service” air travel – i.e., commercial airlines traveling at set times from set places.

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Charter 101: The History of Private Jet Travel

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Charter 101: The History of Private Jet Travel

With all the focus on the present and the future of private jet travel, the past tends to be overlooked. Private jet travel stretches back more than a century, and once looked very different from how it does now. If you’re interested in a blast from the past that may hold clues to the future, read on.

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Charter 101: Private Jet Travel to the Caribbean

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Charter 101: Private Jet Travel to the Caribbean

Autumn in the 21st century is a time beloved by marketers. Pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, vivid leaves – it’s not just the relief from the summer heat that appeals to the public. However, hidden behind the bright exterior is the knowledge that (to coin a phrase) winter is coming. Grey days, bare trees, chilly rain or sleet – we’re headed for the season that inspires daydreams of being elsewhere.

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Private Jet Travel for Solo Flyers: Why It’s Worth It

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Private Jet Travel for Solo Flyers: Why It’s Worth It


Hell is other people, as per Jean-Paul Sartre – and seldom does that concept seem as profound as at the airport. From scanning the garage for an open parking space to waiting in line to check your bag, to awkwardly juggling your belongings as the guy in front fills up six bins to be scanned, to jostling for a seat in the gate waiting area, rarely does the world seem as crowded as it does when traveling by air.

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Charter 101: Luxury in the Air

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Charter 101: Luxury in the Air

For the typical airline traveler, “flying” and “luxury” don’t exist in the same sphere. While U.S. airline travel is now far more affordable relative to average income than it was before deregulation in 1978, anything that was once glamorous and exciting has eroded away for the economy-class traveler, who endures crowded gates, cramped seats, limited (and pricey) food options and unhappy fellow passengers. First-class travelers get more creature comforts, but still must tolerate long security lines and unexpected delays.

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Charter 101: Private Jet Travel to South America

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Charter 101: Private Jet Travel to South America

When it comes to private jet travel, North America and Europe dominate. According to WingX, about three-fourths of all global business jet and turboprop flights in 2023 departed from North America, with Europe second on the list at 15%. No other region accounts for more than 3%. However, when analyzing the growth in those flights over a four-year period – starting right before COVID upended the travel world – the leader suddenly looks very different. Departures from airports in South America are the clear winner, increasing by more than 200% in 2023 from 2019. Change the starting date to 2020, 2021 or 2022, and South America remains the fastest-growing market.

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The Future of Private Jet Travel

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The Future of Private Jet Travel

Predicting the future for private jet travel remains a tricky task at best. However, industry experts see some definitive trends and developments evolving that are likely to affect how business jet travel works over the long term – in relation to technology, operations, customer experience and much more. If you’re interested in getting a glimpse into the crystal ball, read on.

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How to Choose the Right Private Jet for Your Travel Needs

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How to Choose the Right Private Jet for Your Travel Needs

Anyone who’s ever encountered challenges flying commercial – so, everyone who’s ever flown commercial – has wished, however briefly, for an alternative. Crowded parking garages, 6 am departures, endless security lines, mysterious delays, cramped seating, lost luggage – plus, occasionally, wild misbehavior and mistakes. Surely, there must be something better.

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Charter 101: Private Jet Travel in the U.S. vs Europe

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Charter 101: Private Jet Travel in the U.S. vs Europe

While private jet travel takes place worldwide, two regions stand out in particular – North America, and Europe. Together, they account for more than nine-tenths of global business jet and turboprop flight activity. Though business aviation flights have more than doubled in South America and Africa since 2019, they’re still dwarfed by the activity in Europe and the U.S.

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Private Helicopter Charter: When Is It Right for You?

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Private Helicopter Charter: When Is It Right for You?

Air travel has given us a different world from that of our ancestors. As the Smithsonian Magazine put it, “The invention of the airplane shook the globe, and it never looked the same again.” More than a century after the Wright Brothers first soared aloft, the planet is connected in ways unthinkable for most of human history.

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Private Jet Travel for Sports Fans: Tips for Flying to Major Events

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Private Jet Travel for Sports Fans: Tips for Flying to Major Events

Private jet travel has made it possible for one of the world’s biggest stars to fit in sporting events with tour performances, award shows, appearances and countless other demands. However, it’s not just the Taylor Swifts of the world who can take advantage of private jet travel to sporting events – those more likely to buy her albums (or refuse to do so) can benefit as well. Multiple options exist for those looking to avoid the hassle of commercial flights or long drives in support of their teams. If this sounds appealing to you, read on.

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The Benefits of Flying Private for Family Travel

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The Benefits of Flying Private for Family Travel

In recent years, more and more private jet trips are made not with business colleagues, but with families – spouses, children, other relatives and/or pets. “Business” jets aren’t just for business anymore, and the trend does not seem to be reversing. If you’re wondering exactly how flying private can benefit you for trips with your nearest and dearest, read on.

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Private Jet Travel Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Private Jet Travel Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

As more and more people seek private jet travel, its profile has risen considerably. However, the industry isn’t incredibly transparent given that relatively few people still fly private, and companies offering these services are far smaller in size and reach than major commercial airlines. As a result, myths about private jet travel abound. If you’re looking to separate fact from fiction, read on.

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Charter Broker or Charter Operator: Which Is Right for You?

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Charter Broker or Charter Operator: Which Is Right for You?

Flying private seems exciting, glamorous and efficient. You can skip the middle-of-the-night wakeups, the long lines, the inconvenient stopovers and the crying toddlers and instead travel when you want, where you want. The flip side is that arranging a flight on a private jet isn’t as straightforward as logging onto a Website, selecting from pre-set options and clicking on the Purchase button. As the traveler, you’re responsible for finding an entity that can provide you with the private jet experience you seek.

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The Cost of Flying Private: Understanding Private Jet Pricing

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The Cost of Flying Private: Understanding Private Jet Pricing

Air travel in 2023 is often an endurance test. Long lines, crowded planes and staffing shortages can make even a short trip tiring and frustrating…and while premium options such as PreCheck and first-class seating can help, they can’t insulate travelers from everything. It’s no surprise that private jets are becoming a more frequent alternative, with the number of flights on business aircraft worldwide more than 10 percent higher in 2022 than in 2019. For comfort, convenience and reliability, flying private typically offers advantages that commercial airlines just can’t match.

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Private Jet Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts of Flying Private

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Private Jet Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts of Flying Private

For some, the solution for smooth travel is to bypass the airlines and fly private instead. Skip the endless security lines that put everyone on edge, avoid the cattle-car feeling with a flight crew stretched thin, and journey at a convenient time – what could be better? However, flying private isn’t a behavioral free-for-all. There are some guidelines that travelers will want to keep in mind to ensure their experience goes smoothly. Read on for some etiquette dos and don’ts.

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

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

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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

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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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