Benefits of Charter Flights for Business Travelers

If you travel for business regularly, it may be time to consider taking a private jet. Not only can it save the company money on flights booked through commercial airlines, but it can also offer some great benefits that are not offered on commercial flights. These charter flights offer unmatched convenience, comfort, and time-saving benefits.

Chartered flights offer quite a few benefits. They include: 

The Destination is Yours

On a private flight, the destination and schedule are set by you based upon your needs and requirements. While on commercial airline flights, once you have boarded the plane, there’s no changing where or when you will ultimately get off. 

On the other hand, in a charter flight, the pilot can only take whatever route and itinerary you have pre-approved and agreed upon to ensure that your flight goes as smoothly as possible.

Flight Attendants and Catering

On a commercial flight, there’s no catering or changing of flights for anyone who is not a crew member once you board the plane. However, on a charter jet, this isn’t an issue. 

Charter flights have more than enough food and refreshments available onboard, so they can accommodate extra guests on board even at the last minute. However, they are likely to restrict the number of last-minute guests, so make sure you confirm the total number with them in advance. 

On top of that, one call can even have refreshments available for everyone aboard the flight throughout its duration.

Free Up Your Time

When you are running your own business, time is of the essence. Things don’t stop for anyone, not even family members or employees. 

This is why having the ability to pick up and go at any given moment can be genuinely invaluable (think about it: if someone needs to get picked up early to make it to a meeting, you want to be able to get there as soon as possible). Private jets help minimize time waste.

No Baggage Fees

Another great benefit of flying on a charter aircraft is avoiding the baggage fees so common when traveling commercially these days. While some airlines do allow one free checked bag, anything more than that will add additional charges to your ticket price. 

However, on a charter flight, there are no baggage fees, as the plane is set up for whatever you need it to be. You can travel comfortably for business meetings that require a lot of equipment and supplies.

No Security Hassles

Most charter flights depart from smaller airports that don’t have TSA checkpoints. So, security screenings are rapid and straightforward. These minimal security hassles also help you save time.

All the passenger needs to do is remember to not bring any prohibited items with them to the airport so they can be checked in securely instead of keeping them in your carry-on bag, which could result in additional delays.

Flexibility for Special Events

One great benefit of flying on a private charter aircraft is having flexibility when other forms of transportation aren’t possible. 

Whether the transportation difficulty is due to inclement weather or a lack of available transportation options, charter planes can allow you to attend those important events that require travel. 

This convenience is beneficial if you work as a freelance consultant and have jobs booked in different locations. You can plan your flight time and customize your flight based on your event requirements. 

A private jet can make it possible for you to go from one job site to the next without any hassle or waiting period, ensuring that your profession remains profitable and efficient for your clients.

Convenience Services on a Charter Flight

While flying privately doesn’t mean that convenience services are included on every flight, you can add several extras depending upon the size of the aircraft and what’s going on with the rest of your trip. 

For example, getting access to Wi-Fi during a long flight so that you can do some last-minute research for your current project or downloading the latest book on Audible before taking off so that you have something to listen to when the Wi-Fi cuts out are just a couple of the luxury services available.

Charter flights aren’t in competition with commercial flights. Instead, they offer an alternative to people who don’t always need the extra attention and care given by commercial airlines’ customer service. 

However, there are plenty of times where booking a flight via travel agencies is still more than worth it. Conversely, there are other instances where heading straight for the private aircraft terminal allows for maximum convenience at a minimal cost.

 

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