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A look at why the use of private jets is taking off

By LLM Reporters   |  

When it comes to luxury travel, it doesn’t get much better than arriving to your destination by private jet. The epitome of elegance and sophistication, travelling private ensures that you will want for nothing throughout your trip, with opulent surroundings, easy boarding and five-star service guaranteed.

If your fortune doesn’t quite stretch to purchasing one of your own, then you can always hire one out – and if you’ve only ever flown commercial until now, you’re in for a luxurious treat. While First Class is a wonderful experience, it is no match for the private experience; try Jettly Private Jets for your first flight and you’ll experience first-hand how your flying experience can be improved.

By hiring a private jet, flying can become a pleasurable and relaxing pursuit rather than a rushed and stressful one. And if you’re not quite convinced yet, you soon will be.

What are the advantages of travelling by private jet?

First and foremost, hiring a private jet is the best way to ensure privacy. Of course, the clue here is in the name, but if you’re not a fan of sharing your space with others and prefer the peace and quiet of travelling alone, then you’re certain to love this element of private jet travel – and are unlikely to ever want to return to commercial flying.

When it comes to luxury travel, it doesn’t get much better than arriving to your destination by private jet

Even in First Class, noise and the annoying habits of other passengers can be cumbersome, and flying solo eliminates them all. Of course, there will be plenty of space for family or friends if you’re travelling in a group (a medium-size jet can seat up to nine) – but when you’re not, you’ll have a quiet environment in which to get some work done or take a nap.

Flying by private jet will also allow you to choose the day and time you want to fly, which means no more late nights or early mornings at the terminal on less than optimal sleep. It will also take you directly to your destination, subject to any refuelling stops required. Time is money in business, and time waiting at airports is neither of those things well spent – and, with the risk of flight delays and cancellations and long queues at check in when flying commercial, you can soon find yourself losing even more of both.

With this in mind, you can’t put a price on the convenience and flexibility of private flights. Private jets are also designed to climb faster than airliners, which means that they can rise to a greater height sooner and avoid bad weather. They can fly faster, too – so you’ll arrive at your destination right on time

So, who else uses a private jet?

Many celebrities, of course, travel by private jet. They value their privacy and, with safety and security concerns when it comes to over-excited fans, it’s an all-round more pleasant way to go. A number of notable celebrities and world leaders even own their own private jet such as John Travolta, Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey and Tom Cruise.

Much like the famous, taking a private flight can be an effective way to boost your image and reputation, and speaks volumes about the level of success and wealth you have achieved in life. When it comes to status symbols, they don’t get much better than this.

By hiring a private jet, flying can become a pleasurable and relaxing pursuit rather than a rushed and stressful one

If you want to read more about why more people than ever are choosing to fly private, check out this article on how the travel industry are turning to private jets to read just why this is now a growing trend – and one that every luxury lover will be happy to jump on board with.

Is it expensive to hire a private jet?

If you’re based in America, hiring a private jet will set you back somewhere between $1,300 and $3,000 on average per flying hour. In the UK, it’s around £1,300. This amount of money will cover a low-cost private jet service on an executive light jet or turboprop – a jet engine that uses a turbine to drive its propeller.

This kind of flying does come at a premium, but with all of the advantages associated with the utmost in luxury travel, it’s an obvious choice for anyone who enjoys the finer things in life – and who is blessed with a wallet to match. So, if you value your time, space and privacy, love to have your every need met in a timely manner, and just adore arriving at your destination in style, then look no further, because flying private was practically made for you.