Private jet charter offers clearer schedules, greater protection and flexibility, and vastly superior convenience of routing over regular carriers. All these factors are increasing in relevance as queues at international airports get longer and longer, luggage goes missing and air travel becomes a chore to endure rather than the adventure it once was.
Flexibility is one of the main rewards of using aircraft charter services. Private jet charter can recreate the efficiency and enjoyment that flying once epitomised by using smaller, more convenient airports, private terminals and remote check-in facilities. Contrast this with 'Air Sardine' operating to and from an airport 50 miles from home or office and 60 miles from your destination.
Unlike flying with scheduled operators using private aircraft charter means your itinerary can be as flexible as you would like. As many private planes are smaller than the average plane this means we can use provincial airports rather than the major airports. Using provincial airports means that you can land quicker at your destination thereby saving you time. You can even organise a door to door service by getting a taxi to pick you up and drop you off.
Using provincial airports also means you can avoid all the hold-ups associated with having to queue up for security checks. On consideration of 9/11 security is a real issue to think about. Using provincial airports means you are unlikely to be a target of terrorism. If you do fly to any major airports you will not go through the usual channels.
The most economically sized planes for groups travelling domestically, or within Western Europe, are those carrying up to four, up to eight, up to 19 then up to 29, 34 and 42. The next jumps are around 70 then 120. The large intercontinental routes tend to be VIP configured aircraft. At the opposite end, if you require an air taxi service, you can either hire a helicopter or charter a light aircraft.
Renting a private jet can be astonishingly economic. For example, if you needed to fly several people to Nice for a business trip this will probably mean putting these people up in a nice hotel for the night. What happens if your meeting runs on the next day? Private jet charter means you can have the plane on standby, ready to fly you back at any time. There will be a charge for overnight parking and crew accommodation, but this is cheaper than having the aircraft make two return journeys to collect you.
Smarter Air Charter is an example of an air charter brokerage firm that counts royalty, business leaders and sports celebrities, amongst others, who are turning away from the cramped, expensive scheduled flights in favour of affordable private air charter. Smarter Air Charter is a typical broker that provides a seamless service locally and around the globe. It specialises in local operations around Birmingham, Gloucester and Coventry.
In sum, air charter offers loads of advantages over scheduled operators. Yes it is expensive but you get what you pay for: flexibility, luxury, security and privacy.
