Welcome to private aviation
Who we are
We are a leading and growing booking service provider for private charter flights having access to thousands of aircrafts through our network of brokers, jet owners and management companies. We can assist you to find the best flight and type of aircraft for any route worldwide. We can provide ad-hoc pricing on a case by case basis or offer solutions for long-term flight plans. Our unparallel service provides you with the best options for your own needs, saving you time and money.
PRIVATE JET CHARTERING
Why private aviation
- Private aviation lets you choose flight schedule and routes
- Fly in private, travel through exclusive private jet terminals.
- Enjoy quicker check-ins and faster transit times.
- Receive outstanding customer service for every private flight.
- Arrive refreshed at your final destination.
- Choose the catering, entertainment or other on board services.
- Enjoy the private jet hire experience and save with any available empty legs
- Receive assistance with your travel from your driveway to the runway
- Enjoy luxurious comfort and complete privacy during a flight
BUSINESS
Private jets for business
Private charter flights offer a range of advantages for busy professionals, including time-efficiency. From quicker check-ins to faster transit times, private jet hire is the perfect way to fulfil multiple meetings in different cities, carry out several site visits in one day or simply remain much more productive while travelling. Expansive cabin interiors, technological enhancements and luxury seating also mean that passengers can recline in complete comfort for the duration of the journey and arrive refreshed at their final destination.
LEISURE
Private jets for leisure
A private jet charter also takes the stress out when travelling for leisure. Whether journeying alone, as part of a small party or with family, you can enjoy luxurious comfort and complete privacy during a flight. Using a private jet to get to a holiday destination ensures the additional benefit of access to private terminals for faster security check-ins, ensuring that more time is spent enjoying the getaway instead of waiting in line. With its ability to access more locations around the world and enhanced potential for personalization, chartering privately is the perfect way to travel for pleasure.
GROUP TRAVEL
We can assist travel for groups of all sizes, including:
- Corporate Bookings: We can simplify the booking process and ensure every detail of the trip runs smoothly.
- Family Celebrations: We can plan your family’s flights and the entire trip
- Sports Teams: We can assist sports teams to charter flights to attend major sporting events around the world including options to take along their fans, their sponsors or their VIPs.
- Music Tours: We can assist charters for the music industry, from full promotional tours to one-off gigs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ
How the charter process works
After your initial inquiry you will be provided with a selection of quotes for you to choose from. Quotes may consist with various options of aircrafts and services to consider. Should you wish to go ahead we will then book the aircraft and send you all the flight details and any other important information. From your initial quote until the moment you arrive, our team and our partners will provide you with all the necessary support to make your trip as enjoyable as possible.
How to decide which aircraft to charter
We will advise you and provide you with a suitable range of aircrafts based on your requirements, assisting you with your final decision. The decision will depend on the desired flight, its duration, the purpose, the number of passengers, and other parameters that we will be happy to explain and analyze to you in order to be able to make the best choice for your needs.
How much luggage can you take on a private jet
You will be told how much the hold can take on your chosen aircraft and can upgrade if you feel more space is needed. This will generally be far more than that of a commercial airline. You may also need to upgrade if carrying things like golf clubs and skis. If travelling with a gun, you will need to provide a license and the gun and ammunition must be kept separate. It is then at the captain’s discretion whether it can be on board.
How long before the flight do you need to check-in
Using private terminals means that you are able to check-in much closer to take-off than you could on a scheduled service flight of a commercial airline. Sometimes you can arrive as little as 15 minutes before the aircraft is due to depart while in some cases you can even be driven directly to the aircraft for boarding. We usually advice our clients to arrive at the terminal about 30-45 minutes before departure time to have time to relax and fully enjoy their flight.
Flying with pets
Flying private means that you can take your pet along. There are certain rules to follow; for example, your pet needs to have a pet passport, to be micro chipped and to have a present vaccination history. For some destinations, a tapeworm treatment is also required to be administered 12-24 hours prior to arrival.
Empty leg flights: private jet charters at a fraction of the regular price
When there is a one-way private jet charter, the aircraft is sometimes empty when it repositions back to its base, or continuing on to another location. These are known within the industry as ‘Empty Legs’. If you have a flexible schedule and if your desired departure and destination airports match those of an empty leg flight, you can capitalize on major savings of up to 75% of the cost of a regular charter.
Best price comparison
We’re cooperating with many aircraft operators, brokers and owners worldwide, who quote constantly in an online marketplace. This gives you access to receive the best possible options and prices for every flight.
Safety comes first
We work with brokers, operators and owners who have the highest industry standards of safety and follow best practices. Your security and comfort is our number one priority at all times.
PRIVATE JET CHARTER
Types of private jets
Private jets can be thought as the personification of wealth, luxury and exclusivity, but today you don’t have to be a millionaire to fly private. The key is in knowing which aircraft best suits your travel needs so that your charter is convenient and cost-effective. While private jet charter offers all these luxuries, and many more, not every private aircraft is able to offer the same things. Some aircrafts are too small to have an on-board lavatory or private bed- rooms, and some too small to seat a flight attendant; but some jets are also too large to land on certain runways or at smaller airports and cost far too much to charter for a short-haul flight. You wouldn’t want to charter a 12-seater heavy jet like the Bombardier Challenger 605, for example, for yourself and a few colleagues to make a short 1 or 2 hour journey. Firstly, it would cost far more than it should to get you comfortably to your destination, but you also wouldn’t have any time to experience all the luxuries and facilities that a private jet like that has to offer.
Instead you would be better off chartering a very light jet (i.e. Cessna Citation Mustang or similar), which is better suited to short-haul flights and would be more cost-effective and still luxurious. Therefore, the key to private jet chartering is to know what type of private jet best suits your journey and your needs. In general private jets can be broken up into 7 basic categories:
CATEGORIES
Private Jets
- Light jets
- Super- light jets
- Mid-size jets
- Super mid-size jets
- Heavy jets
- Ultra long range jets
- Executive airliners
Very Light Jets
The first category, very light jets, is a relatively new and exciting addition to private aviation. These jets primarily offer an alternative to piston and turboprop aircraft, and though they are often referred to as entry-level jets, this is not a measure of their popularity or quality as passenger aircraft, or the level of comfort and luxury that they provide. These jets are cheaper to run and maintain than their standard light counterparts, and while they can’t manage the range that light jets offer, they can sometimes match them in speed with the added benefit of being able to land on short runways. The very light category is a combination of the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of turboprop aircraft, with the amenities and performance standards of a light jet – although the smaller size of a very light jet does mean that you will not have access to certain features.
Some jets in the very light category such as the Embraer Phenom 100, which can carry four passengers and reaches a cruise speed of 391mph and feature a lavatory. Usually these jets don’t have the capacity to include a flight attendant. The major benefit of the very light jet class is that they provide flights into areas ignored by most commercial airlines (a benefit of being able to land on short runways) and they will get cover distances of 1,000-1,200 miles in a hurry, while carrying up to five passengers and a moderate amount of baggage.
Light Jets
The light jets are very common for clients who want to upgrade from the very light jets as these aircrafts provide a slightly increased passenger capacity and an increased flight range. Most light jets won’t be able to crew a flight attendant but they will typically be able to seat six to eight passengers comfortably and most will come with an on-board lavatory. Despite their size, light jets can typically manage flight distances of 1,400-2,500 miles, and some can reach cruise speeds of over 500mph. Such is the case with the Bombardier Learjet 35, with a range capability of up to 2,500 miles at 540mph, carrying up to six passengers in absolute comfort. The Cessna Citation II is another popular light jet and can carry up to eight passengers with a range of up to 2,000 miles and at cruise speeds of up to 463mph.
Mid-Size Jets
If a light aircraft won’t take you far enough or isn’t big enough to fit you, your family, friends or business associates, or if you are simply looking for a more luxurious but still well-rounded mix of comfort and value, then you might need to charter a mid-size jet. There is an abundance of choice when it comes to mid-size jets in terms of range, speed and comfort which makes them ideal for both short and long-haul flights. The mid-size class of aircraft offers more comfort and amenities than light and even super-light jets, such as ample luggage compartments, fold out divans, an on-board lavatory, and most have stand-up cabins.
The Hawker Beechcraft 900XP, for example, seats nine passengers in a spacious cabin with a beautifully designed interior, it can cover distances up to 3,242 miles at a cruise speed of about 530mph. But if you require really long range f rom a mid-size jet, as well as luxury and absolute comfort, you might want to charter the Cessna Citation Excel; one of the most popular mid-size jets worldwide, the Excel model from Cessna has a maximum seating arrangement of up to 11 passengers, can travel up to 5,100 miles, and does so at a cruise speed of about 494mph. This puts you in intercontinental range, which means a trip with family and friends from Europe to New York is entirely on the cards for your holiday plans.
Super Mid-Size Jets
Super mid-size jets share a lot of traits with the larger heavy jets. They boast superior range, size, and some added features compared to most standard mid-size jets, but are about as cost-efficient. Features that are included as part of the step up from the standard midsize jet are on-board Wi-Fi, a roomier cabin, and improved avionics for a quieter and more
comfortable flight overall.
The Cessna Citation X is one of the fastest fully-certified civilian aircraft, with a cruising speed just short of the sound barrier at Mach 0.92. It’s one of the most popular choices for charter in the super-mid-size category. The cabin seats up to eight passengers in complete comfort and features a beautifully sleek interior design.
Another popular super mid-size jet is the award-winning Challenger 350 aircraft. An optimally balanced aircraft design provides passengers with an exceptionally smooth ride from takeoff to touchdown. It minimizes noise to maximize comfort in the quietest cabin in its class. Equipped with a standard entry door acoustic curtain and galley pocket door, the aircraft’s sound suppressing design ensures optimal productivity and relaxation in-flight. Whether it’s New York to London, Paris to Dubai or Hong Kong to Mumbai, the Challenger 350 aircraft will get you there with full fuel at full passenger capacity.
Heavy Jets
Heavy jets are incredibly luxurious with full stand-up cabins and plenty of space for passengers and luggage. These aircrafts can provide what travelers typically expect from the experience of flying private, with amenities such as large comfortable chairs, enclosed bathrooms, flat beds, premium entertainment facilities, a phone, Wi-Fi and a full galley all coming as standard on these types of jet. The also provide the option of crewing a flight attendant or two to help with catering and any other needs you might have.
Heavy jets can travel much further than most mid-size jets, while seating far more passengers. Some heavy jets, like the Bombardier Global 5000, might sacrifice a bit of range for increased comfort and quality of flight. The Global 5000 can carry up to 17 passengers and travel distances up to 5,500 miles at a cruise speed of about 530mph, which is only slightly above the range and speed of a super-mid-size jet. But it makes up for this in boasting one of the tallest cross-sections in the heavy jet category and a supremely quiet cabin, which provides exceptional comfort to passengers.
One heavy jet that makes a point of being able to go far, and fast, is the elegant and luxurious Gulfstream V. Capable of carrying up to 16 passengers in absolute comfort and style and able to cover up to 7,300 miles at cruise speeds of up to 528mph, the Gulfstream V extends its reach into the ultra-long-range category of heavy jets. It meets the standards for space and comfort and offers exquisite interior options and layouts, as well as all the amenities that travelers expect from flying private – including a three-zone cabin for working, dining and entertaining.
If you need to fly your team of executives from Dubai to New York for an important meeting, or plan on taking the family and some friends on a safari in South Africa, then consider chartering a heavy jet. Depending on your journey and purpose of travel, we can recommend the best options for you to decide
Executive Airlines
Jets in the executive airliners category are usually commercial airline aircrafts that have been converted into luxury apartments with wings. These jets have about the same range and speed capabilities as most other heavy and ultra-long-range jets but boast incredibly luxurious and extravagant features, plus interior layouts and designs incomparable to any other kind of aircraft.
The Airbus A-319 CJ includes features such as private suites with closing doors, a full-size shower spa and walk-in cupboards, and an on-board cocktail bar in the lounge. The exact interior configurations can vary greatly, and layouts can seat anywhere from 19 to 48 passengers, with combinations of VIP quarters, offices and high-density seating. Some facilities are adjustable on the fly too – start off with a few drinks in the cocktail bar to loosen up before the flight, and then swivel the tables and chairs to create a more spacious lounge area for everyone to relax and socialize in. Once you’re done partying and everyone is winding down, retreat to your private suite and pour yourself a little something out of your personal minibar, then use your tablet to shut your doors, and get some well-deserved rest.
Nothing describes this type of aircraft better than a ‘palace in the sky’. While these are some of the most expensive aircraft available for charter (some can cost more than €60,000 per hour), the experience is what travelers picture when they imagine themselves flying private – and the reality is even better.