27 June 2021

Jetex and American Hospital Dubai launch new healthcare program for international patients

Jetex, a global leader in executive aviation, and American Hospital Dubai, the UAE’s premier and preferred healthcare destination, announced a new partnership to deliver efficient, state-of-the-art medical travel services for international patients.

The strategic partnership was revealed on the sidelines of Arab Health 2021, the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region.

The agreement takes Dubai’s medical tourism to the next level, operating at the intersection of private aviation and medical urgencies.

A fleet of ambulance aircraft equipped with intensive care units, can transport patients from any part of the world to American Hospital Dubai. The ambulance aircraft guarantee top-quality medical assistance and attention throughout the journey.

Upon arrival at the Jetex VIP Terminal in Dubai, American Hospital Dubai’s medical team will welcome the patients and accompanying family members and facilitate ground or helicopter transportation to the hospital. In addition, Jetex can arrange hotel accommodation and other services for the family members during their stay in the city.

Renowned for its world-class medical professionals, cutting-edge medical technology, excellent diagnostics and affordable care and services, Dubai’s status as a hub for medical tourism will receive a further boost with this new venture.

Established in 1996, the 252-bed American Hospital is a premier private healthcare provider in the Middle East and the medical destination of choice for international patients. It delivers world-class patient care in more than 40 medical and surgical specialties focusing on highly personalized care and treatment programs.

Jetex, a trusted name in private aviation, facilitates efficient transportation of international patients and their accompanying family members, paying keen attention to their requests and cultural expectations to ensure a comfortable, safe travel experience.

Welcoming the agreement, Sherif Beshara, Group CEO of Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group, the holding company of American Hospital Dubai, said, “We are delighted to partner with Jetex, a leader in executive aviation, on this initiative. American Hospital Dubai has always taken the lead in providing the most advanced services in healthcare. This partnership underlines our commitment to offer the highest level of facilitation to international patients and ensure that we are with them every step of their journey with us. In addition, I believe this initiative will play a significant role in strengthening Dubai’s status as the hub of medical tourism.”

Commenting on the signing of the agreement, Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex, said: “We are proud to announce the partnership between the American Hospital Dubai and Jetex, and launch the world’s leading global healthcare program. We did in-depth research of the international best practice in this area and took it to a brand-new level to reflect the vision of Dubai as the global center of medical excellence. We aim to ensure that patients, wherever they may be in the world, can count on us at the most challenging times to transport them efficiently and safely to their medical destination.”

Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said: “We welcome this partnership between Jetex and American Hospital Dubai as another example of the collaborative efforts that are driving the growth and development of our medical tourism ecosystem. Leveraging Dubai’s reputation as a healthcare hub and taking advantage of the city’s connectivity and logistics capabilities, this partnership will allow more patients around the world to benefit from the quality services offered here. Over recent years, Dubai has established a strong reputation as a medical tourism destination, delivering expertise, innovation and high standards, and we continue to work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to further elevate the city’s positioning as a global leader in this field.”

 

Contact Jetex Premier Experience to book your idyllic Swiss wellness getaway.

experience@jetex.com

+971 4 212 4000

Jetex, one of the world’s fastest growing aviation companies, and The Leading Hotels of the World join expertise to deliver ultra-high standards with the most extravagant holiday package, taking the art of travel to new heights.

This summer, Jetex and The Leading Hotels of the World invite travelers to discover Mykonos in ultimate style. The bespoke package includes return non-stop private jet flights from any GCC destination to Mykonos, three nights’ accommodation at one of the five Leading Hotels and limousine airport transfers. Passengers departing from Jetex VIP Terminal in Dubai will also enjoy the luxury of a dedicated lounge reserved specially for them with caviar and Dom Pérignon compliments, as well as Rolls-Royce transfers to the aircraft at their convenience.

“Mykonos is one of the top summer destinations and we are pleased to offer Jetex travelers the finest experience on the island. Thanks to the collaboration with The Leading Hotels of the World, we have the power of access to the best suites and villas on Mykonos as well as the best entertainment on the island. It is the ultimate private jet package to Mykonos, where everything has been considered, which certainly will be a very memorable experience,” said Adel Mardini, Founder and CEO of Jetex.

Located in the Cyclades and surrounded by the blue-green water of the Aegean sits whitewashed, windmill-strewn Mykonos, the island of the winds. At forty-square-miles and boasting a population of only ten-thousand, the ‘Ibiza of Greece’ has become prized for gorgeous architecture, welcoming and open-minded locals, and fantastic beaches. The sands of its shores have captured the imaginations and hearts of industry titans, artists and party-goers alike from all around the globe, marking it as a stable cosmopolitan destination and one of the most sought-after destinations on the Jetex route network.

In Mykonos, a rendezvous with The Leading Hotels of the World awaits, where travelers will be pampered and enjoy upgrades, flexible check-in times, complimentary breakfast and other VIP amenities throughout their stay.

“We are delighted to offer travelers this exclusive experience with Jetex,” said Hatem Chatter, Senior Director, Middle East & Africa for The Leading Hotels of the World. “Leading Hotels’ five outstanding Mykonos hotels are eager to welcome back guests for an unforgettable summer ahead. This package with Jetex simplifies and elevates the travel experience for guests planning a Greek Islands escape.”

For more information and reservations, contact experience@jetex.com.

From 19 April 2021, UAE and USA are off Switzerland’s risk list of countries which means that all travelers who are visiting from these countries do not require to be quarantined upon arrival in Switzerland.

Planning a trip to Switzerland this spring? Discover the new Chenot Palace Weggis – the leading health wellness retreat in the heart of Switzerland. Located at the foot of the Swiss Alps on the shores of Lake Lucerne, this flagship property is designed and equipped to offer bespoke  Chenot wellness programs and treatments.

The advanced wellness retreat offers sate-of-the-art facilities in a serene location, all carefully mapped out to blend seamlessly into its stunning surroundings. Designed to make you feel good, to put you at ease and to allow you o enter into intimacy with your being, Chenot Palace is your home-away-from-home which allows you to unlock your potential and increase your physical and mental performance.

The palace is made up of intricately designed suites and rooms, private terraces, living rooms and lakeside front, combined with the medical spa which makes for the ideal setting which will take you on a unique journey of mind and body reset in a luxurious art-de-vivre environment.

Contact Jetex Premier Experience to book your idyllic Swiss wellness getaway.

experience@jetex.com

+971 4 212 4000

 

The list of countries and areas with an increased risk of infection is updated on a regular basis. The latest list was published on 16 April. Anyone arriving in Switzerland from one of these countries or areas must, among other things, go into quarantine.

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Jetex customers are now able to choose to fly with a reduced carbon footprint from six key global locations following an agreement with Shell. This demonstrates how general aviation service providers can support the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its commitment to reducing the industry’s carbon emissions by 50% by 2050.

As an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is fully aware of its responsibility towards the natural environment and to future generations, and pursues a comprehensive environmental strategy.

In today’s world, private aviation is a vital global catalyst for growth, providing access to markets, supporting jobs and promoting travel recovery. In addition to its many positive economic effects, though, air transport contributes to the production of carbon emissions. In response, Jetex is working with Shell to offer customers an option to offset the carbon emissions of their air travel. Offsets represent an immediate measure that can be deployed at scale by compensating for CO2 emissions.

Every day, more than 200 aircraft fueled by Jetex take to the sky across the world. Being at the forefront of aviation fuel efficiency, Jetex is determined to reduce carbon emissions to continue developing without devaluing the environment. The new tool allows Jetex customers to calculate their flight emissions associated with the use of jet fuel and reduce them by choosing to invest in environment conservation programs. The programs are certified by international organizations such as the Verified Carbon Standard as well as Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Standard, and include protection or redevelopment of natural ecosystems – such as forests, grasslands and wetlands – to lower concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. To recognize customers’ input, Jetex will be issuing certificates acknowledging individual contributions.

Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex, commented: “With private aviation growing, we are even more aware that our future has to be sustainable. Solving the complex issue of climate protection requires a multifaceted response, and offsetting emissions on flights is just one step that we are adopting to reduce our environmental impact. By working with Shell, we have carefully chosen environmental programs to ensure they are proven and deliver CO2 emissions reductions as well as benefits to the communities and local biodiversity.”

“We look forward to working with Jetex to help enable their customers to compensate for flight emissions by choosing Shell’s high-quality nature-based carbon offsets,” said Anna Mascolo, President of Global Aviation at Shell. “Until sustainable aviation fuels and technology are developed at scale, carbon offsets will play a key role in helping the aviation sector achieve net-zero emissions.”

The new service is initially offered at Dubai, Paris, Singapore, Dublin, Dusseldorf and Salalah airports, with more locations being added as more of our customers want to lead the way to fly with reduced carbon footprint.

With energy and resource conservation being at the heart of its operations, Jetex is always looking to deliver the best value to its customers globally while helping them to reduce their carbon footprint. The new carbon offset program will provide a sound foundation for further globally orchestrated and genuinely effective environmental protection measures within the private aviation sector.

 

For further information, please contact Jetex Fuel at fuelsales@jetex.com

As of 26 January 2021, all travelers, including US citizens arriving into the United States from a foreign country will be required to get tested no more than three days prior to their flight departure and to provide proof of the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the carrier before boarding the flight.

Anyone who is currently abroad or has plans to go abroad and return on/after 26 January 2021 as well as international travelers who are due to enter the United States must comply with the newly implemented regulations.

Air carriers will be responsible for verifying the required documentation. If any passengers decide not to test or provide test results, “the airline must deny boarding”, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

It is also advised by the CDC to get tested again three to five days after arriving into the U.S. and quarantining at the address in which travelers are staying for seven days post-travel.

From 1 January 2021, UK and EU operators are treated as third country operators in each other’s airspace. UK and EU carriers traffic rights are now defined by reference to the Agreement and those rights are fundamentally different to the single European airspace which the UK previously benefitted from. Under the Agreement, UK and EU air carriers will continue to enjoy flyover rights and operating rights on routes between the UK and the EU (third and fourth freedom rights).

Neither UK nor EU carriers will be able to operate intra-EU or intra-UK cabotage routes respectively.

UK and EU carriers are not automatically entitled to operate routes which have an intermediary stop in the EU or UK respectively, where passengers/cargo are loaded/offloaded before continuing to a third-country destination (fifth freedom rights). However, the Agreement does permit the UK and individual EU Member States to negotiate bilateral agreements for fifth-freedom all-cargo flights (discussed further below).

EU operators flying from the EU to the UK

The new trade agreement which came into effect on 31 Dec 2020, requires a Foreign Carrier Permit for all non-UK operators intending to operate commercial flights to, from or within the United Kingdom.

The UK Foreign Carrier Permits will not be required for:

• Private flights
• Overflying the United Kingdom
• State flights with Head of States, Ministers, Government officials on board
• Military flights operated by military aircraft
• Positioning, ferry or delivery flights
• Maintenance flights
• Test Flights

UK Operators flying from the UK to the EU

UK commercial operators will be treated as all other non-European operators when conducting flights to/from or within Europe. If a UK operator has not reached an agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of each EU state, they will have to apply for a commercial permit for every trip.

The following categories of the UK operators are exempted:

• Private flights
• Overflying the EU
• State flights with Head of States, Ministers, Government officials on board
• Military flights operated by military aircrafts
• Positioning, ferry or delivery flights
• Maintenance flights

For further details and planning your flights between the United Kingdom and European Union, please contact Jetex.

Jetex France:

E-mail: france@jetex.com

The COVID-19 outbreak has shaken the world and is continuously spreading with little signs of slowing down. Vaccination may be the only effective and economical option to slow down the virus and end the pandemic. As such many pharmaceutical companies and research organisations are striving towards achieving a viable vaccine. There are currently several vaccines in phase three clinical trials and two that have been approved for full use. Now with a vaccine in sight, thoughts are now turning to how it will be distributed.

Delivering billions of doses of a vaccine that must be transported and stored in a deep-frozen state to the entire world efficiently will involve hugely complex logistical challenges across the supply chain. Air cargo plays a key role in the distribution of vaccines in normal times through well-established global time- and temperature-sensitive distribution systems.

With the global route network reduced dramatically from the pre-COVID 22,000 city pairs, governments need to re-establish air connectivity to ensure adequate capacity is available for vaccine distribution. Just providing a single dose to 7.8 billion people would fill 8,000 Boeing 747 cargo aircraft.

Jetex Cargo Flight Charter Service can facilitate the safe transport and careful handling of sensitive cargo, including the COVID-19 vaccine. Our knowledgeable team will find the right aircraft for your requirements, considering the volume and intended destination.

Jetex can bring COVID-19 vaccine cargo anywhere with our comprehensive cargo charter services:

• Trip planning, coordination and cost estimation
• Clearances, permits and handling services
• On-the-ground support, including security and personnel
• Global coverage including remote locations
• Flight monitoring and tracking
• Customer Service Team on standby

Our cargo flight charter services have benefited numerous industries over the years, including automotive, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, medical, and humanitarian organizations. Leveraging our global network and comprehensive cargo charter solutions, our clients streamline the transportation of goods and equipment while generating savings in cost, time, and manpower.

Enjoy the Jetex Power of Access

With years of experience in transporting cargo and Jetex has the capacity and infrastructure to facilitate efficient vaccine transportation worldwide. Its experts in operations centers in Beijing, Dubai and Miami monitor international travel regulations and ensure the most optimal solutions at all times. Contact our team at experience@jetex.com or +971 4 212 4000 for medical, evacuation and cargo flight support.

Starting from 14 November 2020, travelers arriving into the United Kingdom from the United Arab Emirates will no longer have to quarantine for two weeks.

The UAE is amongst eight countries added to the UK’s quarantine-free corridor list, along with Bahrain, Chile, Iceland, Cambodia, Laos, Qatar and Turks.

This means that anyone who is entering into the UK from these countries will be exempt from having to quarantine for two weeks, which was mandatory until now.

Jetex specialists remain available 24/7 to ensure your global connectivity, wherever your travels take you.  Jetex has designed the safest travel experience and adapted its services at its private terminals and onboard aircraft to ensure passengers enjoy the most safe and seamless trip.

For more information, contact: info@jetex.com

Starting from 1 November 2020, all U.S. travelers are allowed to enter Costa Rica without proof of a negative COVID-19 test result, something the destination had been requiring of visitors after transitioning from a mandatory travel quarantine.

Travelers to Costa Rica will only need to fill out a health form and provide proof of health insurance. Upon arrival, travelers could also be subject to temperature checks.

In Costa Rica, travelers must wear masks at the airport and comply with local health regulations, including practicing physical distancing. As of August 31, hotels in Costa Rica are allowed to operate at full capacity, with the exception of public areas, which will be required to limit capacity to 50%.

Jetex Miami Operations Center is available 24/7 and manages all of the operations in North and Latin America. It can provide all travel services, including: trip planning, ground handling, visa applications, entry and landing permits and fuel arrangements. If you are planning to fly to Costa Rica, please contact Jetex at:

+1 305 306 4000

itp@jetex.com

Travelers from Singapore will be the first to land in Hong Kong since all nonresidents were banned from the country in March. That’s after Singapore announced this month it would create the world’s first “travel bubble” with Hong Kong, after ministers from both governments announced a preliminary agreement this week.

Under this agreement, residents from either city will soon be able to travel to the other without having to quarantine, so long as they test negative for Covid-19.

The Beginning of a Trend

This begins a strategy to open travel among countries that have the corona virus under control. Singapore is also lifting restrictions on visitors from Brunei, Vietnam, New Zealand and Australia, except for the state of Victoria, where cases are still high. Before the pandemic, these countries represented almost half of Singapore’s passenger traffic. So, this is welcomed news for Singapore’s travel-dependent industries.

Before these agreements, only business travelers had been able to take advantage of business corridors that were off-limits to the casual traveler. Once it’s in place, those who need to visit family, friends, or who just need some adventure, can board a plane bound for one of the other cities in Singapore’s expanding quarantine-free bubble.

In fact, we expect more of these agreements in the coming months as cities and countries carefully open travel to other low-risk locales. It’s a move toward normalcy, while also keeping new case numbers in check.

Essentially, countries considered safe can be treated as one single quarantine area. People within this area need not apply for permission but may be tested upon arrival as a precaution.

Testing Replaces Quarantine

Details of the of the Singapore-Hong Kong Bubble and other Singapore Travel Bubbles will be fleshed out in the coming weeks, but we do know that testing plays a central role. Travelers must prove they have been in their origin cities for 14 days before departure and will need to take Covid-19 tests that are recognized by both countries. The cost of the tests and who bears that burden haven’t yet been disclosed.

Travel bubbles have been difficult to establish because the virus keeps flaring in communities where it had once been under control and because a 14-day quarantine requirement proved too disruptive for most travelers.

A survey of travelers by the IATA in June found that 83% were unwilling to travel if it meant a 14-day quarantine. This deal between Singapore and Hong Kong has eliminated that requirement.

To find out more about traveling to Singapore, or from Singapore, or anywhere in the world, your best source of information is your Jetex Travel Team.