Flying privately… the business advantage

Private business charter flights have never been more appealing than today given the difficulty faced by businesses to move people and equipment during this global COVID-19 pandemic. When considering the benefits of private charter flights, the pros keep stacking up.

Flying by private business jet was formerly appealing for its efficiency and privacy but these trying times present greater benefits to business travel for the astute business traveller and corporate teams.

The concept of ‘buying time’ is the most attractive feature as reducing downtime is invaluable in the corporate world. By flying in a private corporate charter you can avoid those pesky commercial flight delays, arrive when you want to instead of hours earlier for baggage drop off and check in, and beat peak hour traffic and throngs of other passengers to adhere to airline schedules.

Private aviation means you can arrive minutes before take-off or even arrive ‘late’ and the plane will wait for you. Importantly, private charters allow you to set a schedule to suit your calendar and availability without being restricted by inflexible airline slots. Not only do you get increased schedule flexibility but flying privately gives you the option to fly on-demand to a greater number of destinations. This flexibility is available as private charters can fly into regional and smaller city airports that commercial flights don’t or can’t reach.

If you value productivity then a corporate air charter is your best option. In 2015, as NBAA survey revealed that 52.4% of corporate aircraft charter flights enabled executives to keep business schedules that could not be met efficiently using airlines. Furthermore, there was a 20% increase in business productivity while in the air, as opposed to their counterparts who reported a 40% drop in productivity when flying commercially. With less distraction, more space and better privacy, your team can continue to work while in the air, just like they do in the office.

The safety afforded by private corporate charters in a challenging COVID-19 world is unparalleled. Travellers are increasingly looking to limit their exposure to crowds to avoid COVID-19 exposure and flying privately is the most proactive step that private and business travellers can take to make their health and safety a priority. Instead of mingling with 100–150 travellers who could have been anywhere in the last fortnight, a private business traveller or group is only exposed to crew and their fellow travellers through dedicated private terminals that have less foot traffic.

Lastly, financial benefit isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of private business charters, but this notion is being challenged when taking all factors into consideration. With schedule flexibility and time savings, one can take care of business and get back home on the same day, saving money on hotel rooms, travel allowances, meals, ground transport and other incidentals. The ability to safely transport tools, materials, and sensitive or critical equipment is also a welcome benefit. When combined with an increase in productivity and time savings, private travel can result in a substantial cost benefit.

In short, some of the benefits of flying by private charter include:

· Increased efficiency

· Set your own schedule

· Arrive when suitable – we will wait for you

· Increased flexibility

· Work while you fly with less distraction and more space

· Better privacy and safety

· Less chance of COVID-19 exposure

· Access to remote or rural locations not accessible by commercial travel routes

· Get home the same day

· Save money on hotels, Uber/taxis, meals, and incidentals

In future, when planning your corporate travel, consider the above mentioned benefits of a private jet charter.

Contact Air Charter Advantage to discover the advantage of private jet charters today.