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Jet Charter vs Airline travel
Comparison Chart

Jet Charter

Airline Flight

Savings in terms of Time:

Travel Time to Airport

Depart from any smaller general aviation or major airport close to you.

Check-in Time

No check in or baggage drop-off required, since bags are carried directly to the airplane.

Time trough Security Check

Fast security check, due to empty security checks at General Aviation terminals.

Time to Board the Aircraft

Boarding directly after Security Check, since aircraft is usually ready when customers arrives at General Aviation terminal. Fast boarding process due to less passengers.

Time to Taxy to Runway

No further delay, waiting for other customers, from a connecting flight.

Time to Taxy to Runway

Shorter Taxy time at the apron due to smaller airports.

Time to Taxy to Runway

Faster takeoff cue, after reaching the runway, on smaller airports.

Flight Time

Shorter flight time, due to direct flight to closest airport at desired destination. No need to take a connection flight.

Taxi-in time

Shorter Taxy time at the apron due to smaller airports.

Deboarding Time

Fast deboarding. No waiting until other Customers, seating closer to exits, leave the aircraft.

Deboarding Time

No need to wait for ground personal to arrive st the aircraft.

Deboarding Time

No need to wait for the jetway to be positioned at the aircraft, Since most Private jets has the stairs already installed at the aircraft.

Time to leave the Airport

Shorter or no walking time, to exit the Airport.

Time to leave the Airport

No waiting for the luggage to arrive at the belt necessary.

Travel Time to Destination

Land at any smaller general aviation or major airport close to your destination.

Travel Time to Airport

Depart only from major airports.

Check-in Time

Check-in required to drop of bags, before entering the Security check.

Time trough Security Check

Crowded waiting lines before security check.

Time to Board the Aircraft

Boarding delays. Aircraft usually not ready due to short scheduled turnaround times between 2 flights. Long fueling time due to heavier and bigger airplanes. Longer boarding times because of many passengers. 

Time to Taxy to Runway

Sometimes crews are advised to wait a few minutes for other customers, arriving late from a connection flight.

Time to Taxy to Runway

Longer taxi time on major airports (ex. Amsterdam up to 20 min).

Time to Taxy to Runway

Longer waiting time until cleared for takeoff, due to many airline departing and arriving at the same time.

Flight Time

Often there are no direct flights to airports near  destinations required by customers.

Taxi-in time

Longer taxi time on major airports (ex. Amsterdam up to 20 min).

Deboarding Time

Longer deboarding time due to crowded airplanes.

Deboarding Time

Sometimes long waiting times for ground personal to arrive at the aircraft.

Deboarding Time

Passengers has to wait until the jetway is positioned at the aircraft, before they can start deboarding.

Time to leave the Airport

Longer walking time, to exit the airport. (ex. Amsterdam / Paris 20min)

Time to leave the Airport

Waiting for the luggage to arrive at the belt often necessary.

Travel Time to Destination

Land at next major Airport.

Other Advantages to Charter a Private Jet

Privacy

Full privacy before and during the flight, since no other customers next to you.

Privacy

Almost no privacy, since sitting next to other customers, in crowded airport lounges and in airplanes.

Privacy

Imagine that on your next flight only passengers you have invited will fly with you. During a private flight, you can hold secret conferences, work without interruption, or spend time with your friends and family.

Productivity

Having more privacy, means that you can freely talk or work about your business, too safe even more time on tasks that has to be done before or after a trip.

Flexibility

Able to schedule the own preferred time of departure, to start and return from a trip.

Flexibility

Airplanes do not takeoff without their passengers stuck in traffic.

Productivity

Less productivity due to lack of privacy, during the whole trip.

Flexibility

Airlines are bind to hold their own schedule.

Flexibility

To keep their own schedules, airlines often takeoff, even not all passengers on board the aircraft. 

No risk to miss the flight

Since many unforeseen things can happen in life, passengers often risk to miss their sheduled airline flights.

In this case passengers will be rebooked to next flight, and loose a lot of time and even money, not showing up to an important meeting.

On the other hand, a chartered Private Jet, takeoffs when the passengers arrives. This gives travelers a peace of mind if stuck in traffic, driving to the airport.

Private lounges and terminals

If you book a private jet through an air charter service like us, you can bypass the chaos and long lines at the airport. Instead, you can have a personal driver take you directly to the plane. Some private terminals even offer a luxurious lounge for you to relax in while you wait for your friends or business partners to arrive. Even if your first class cabin is luxurious, the only way to access it is by going through the hustle and bustle of the airport. By choosing a private jet, you can avoid this and have a more relaxed and enjoyable travel experience.

Luxury of travel

While first class cabins on commercial airlines may be luxurious, they can't compare to the convenience and comfort of a private jet experience. The only way to access a first class of a commercial airline, is by going through the hustle and bustle of the airport. By choosing a private jet, you can avoid this and have a more relaxed and enjoyable travel experience.

Kitchen of your choice

On a private jet, you can expect the highest level of culinary excellence and personalized service, with a menu designed to fulfill your every desire. From champagne to your preferred type of tea, every aspect of your in-flight dining experience can be customized to your tastes. In contrast, while first class flights on commercial airlines may offer decent meals, they cannot provide the same level of customization and attention to detail as a private jet.

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