What Is a Charter Luxury Jet?
A brand-new private jet is likely to cost tens of millions of pounds. It’s impractical for even the wealthiest people to buy and own one themselves. Most people actually charter them. All you have to do is contact the charter company, tell them where you’re going and how many people are travelling, and they’ll do the rest. It’s more efficient, more private, and way more luxurious.
There are so many perks to chartering a private jet. We all hate queuing in airport terminals and baggage claims, right? Well, if you get a luxury jet charter, you avoid regular airport security and always get priority boarding. It’s your plane, after all.
Due to flying in a much smaller plane, you’ll also probably land at smaller, more accessible airports. More accessible airports mean shorter transfers into the city and a seamless arrival experience.
Also, you no longer need to be subject to the timetables and schedules of commercial airlines. There will be no more delays or cancellations. You will have total freedom to get from A to B whenever and however you like.
How To Charter a Luxury Jet in 5 Simple Steps
Step 1: Identify Your Needs
Luxury jets are ideal for busy people. If you live in London and have a business meeting in Manchester at lunch, you can still have dinner that evening back in London. Admittedly, you could book a return train in a first-class carriage and head back as soon as the meeting’s over. But while trains and commercial flights are available, the commute could be stressful, unreliable, and time-consuming. If you charter a jet, you can be in Manchester first thing in the morning, prepare your presentation, enjoy lunch with your client, and then return to London with time for a haircut before the evening commences.
On the other hand, if you’re going on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or celebrating a special anniversary, there’s no better way to kick off your trip than flying in a luxury jet. It eliminates all the hassle of queuing in the airport and ensures that you start your holiday stress-free and on time.
Step 2: Think About Your Budget
There is a common myth that chartering a private plane is prohibitively expensive. If you’re flying a football team halfway around the world, it may cost an arm and a leg. However, a short inter-city trip for one or two passengers might cost less than you think. The bigger your jet and the further your distance travelled, the more costly the flight. However, with rising airfares worldwide, the number of people chartering luxury jets has gone sky-high. There are even some instances of a luxury jet charter being cheaper than business-class tickets on commercial airlines.
Step 3: Do Your Research
There are hundreds of private charter companies to suit the needs of different luxury travellers. There is less regulation in the private charter industry than you’ll find with commercial airlines, so this step is crucial. With dozens of well-known and established charter companies that you can trust, it’s recommended to look for positive reviews. Once you have your shortlist of reliable and trusted charter companies, you can choose based on practicality and availability.
If this all sounds like too much hassle, or you simply don’t have the time to do this yourself, you can hire a private jet broker to do all of the legwork for you. Tell them your requirements, and they’ll do the rest.
Step 4: Time to Book
Once you or your broker has selected the perfect jet for your requirements and the price agreed, it’s time to book your luxury jet charter. Charter companies must issue passengers a service contract laying out their booking terms. Once signed and paid for, you’re ready to go.
Step 5: Prepare for Your Flight
This one might sound like a given, but you’ll be surprised how many people forget essential documentation when flying a private charter jet. Just because you don’t go through regular check-in at the airport doesn’t mean you don’t need vital documents like a passport, I.D., and any relevant vaccinations or visas that will be obligatory in the country of entry.
Once you’ve got your essential documents, it’s time to head to the airport. You won’t go to the standard departure terminal that most people travel through. You’ll be at an FBO (fixed-base operator), usually on the far side of the airport. The experience is like having a departure lounge all to yourself.
Also, unlike most airports, you don’t need to arrive two hours early. As long as you’re there a few minutes before departure, you can check in brusquely before boarding your plane.
Ready for Take-Off
So there we have it. Now, you can book a charter luxury jet in five simple steps (or have your broker take care of it). It’s simpler, more efficient, and far more luxurious than travelling commercially. What are you waiting for?
