With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, millions of people around the world are making travel plans and heading home to spend the holiday season with their families and loved ones. Such vast movements of people can lead to congested airports, and long lines at the departure gate. The inclement weather conditions in many parts of the world at this time of year don’t help matters, with frequent delays caused by the snow and ice we associate with the festivities. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to avoid the Christmas rush? There is! Flying by private jet allows you to enjoy a speedy and hassle-free trip, no matter how busy the airlines may be. Here we look at the main reasons to fly private for the holiday season.
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Avoid Queues at the Airport
With the Christmas rush in full effect, you can expect to be standing in line for some time if you choose to fly on a commercial airline. Even the first-class check-in counter gets busy over the festive season, and all areas of the airport terminal tend to be more crowded than usual. The world’s busiest airport, Dubai International (DXB) is expecting to deal with more than eight million passengers this December.
Long queues like the one above can be frustrating for travelers. Enjoy hassle-free travel by flying private (Image Credit: Pete Jelliffe).
Enjoy the convenience of stress-free holiday travel by chartering a private jet. When you fly private, you don’t have to wait in line while other passengers pass through security screening. Private jet passengers can typically complete all necessary formalities within minutes of arriving at the airport.
Fly to Your Own Schedule
When you fly private, you set your own schedule. You are not limited to fixed timings or dependent on the availability of seats for the route you wish to travel. This gives you the freedom to build your itinerary in any way you choose to, and really maximize your enjoyment of your vacation.
When you fly private, you enjoy the luxury of choosing where and when you fly (Image Credit: Sam Churchill).
Last-minute change of plans? Not a problem, simply inform your trip support provider and they can make all the necessary arrangements on your behalf. Flying private offers greater flexibility, and frees up more time for you to do the things you enjoy the most.
Access a Greater Range of Destinations
Another advantage of flying private is the sheer number of destinations this allows you to travel to, many of which cannot be reached on scheduled flights. According to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association databook 2016, over 5,000 public airports are accessible to private aircraft in the United States. Compare this to less than 400 airports served by scheduled airlines, and the difference is clear.
Whether you plan to visit a tropical paradise or a winter wonderland, flying by private jet enables you to reach a wider range of destinations.Likewise in Europe, the general aviation fleet can use more than 4,200 airports. Flying private enables you to go to places commercial airlines can’t, meaning you can land a close as possible to your destination and reach practically anywhere with ease.
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Enjoy Superior Comfort, Privacy and Service
When you are going on vacation, you want to relax and enjoy your trip. The cabin of a private jet is spacious and comfortable. Depending on the configuration, you may even have a bed on board, perfect for catching up on some sleep on the way to your destination.
Enjoy a delicious meal in the comfortable interior of a private jet (Image Credit: Roderick Eime).
Prefer to get your festive celebrations underway en route? When flying private, you have both the facilities and the privacy to do so – something which might not always be possible on an airliner. Additionally, a team of dedicated staff are on hand to provide fully attentive service throughout your flight, catering exclusively to you and your party (rather than an entire jumbo jet full of passengers).
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Arrive Earlier and Make the Most of Your Vacation
A private jet can fly faster and higher than a commercial airliner (find out how much faster in our guide to the word’s speediest private jets) , enabling you to take the most direct route to your destination and saving time on your journey. Less time spent in the air means more time to spend at your destination enjoying your vacation.
Enjoy the holiday season with family and friends. Charter a private jet to get their faster, and stay longer!
Whether you are planning a family reunion, visiting friends or going on a romantic getaway for two, traveling by private jet guarantees you the most efficient and stress-free holiday travel experience.
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You Can Even Bring Your Furry Friends
Don’t want your pets to be left out of the festive fun? Don’t worry; when you fly by private jet you can bring them along for the ride! Traveling with a commercial carrier can be a traumatic experience for your pet, as they are usually consigned to the hold. However if you charter a private jet, pets are allowed to travel in the cabin of the aircraft making for a far more comfortable journey.
There’s no reason why your pets shouldn’t enjoy VIP treatment too. Bring your furry friend on board! (Image Credit: Lovro Rumiha).
The rules and regulations regarding the importation of pets vary from country-to-country. Jetex works closely with the agencies concerned to ensure that the process is made as simple as possible, wherever you may be traveling. Pets are part of the family, and this time of the year is all about family so feel free to bring your dog, cat, budgerigar, snakes… wait, wasn’t there a movie about that…?
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Arrange Your Trip for the Holiday Season with Jetex
Planning your dream trip for the holiday season? Jetex can help! We offer unique concierge services which bring together an irresistible package of privileges and bespoke luxury. Our exclusive partnerships and extensive global connections enable us to craft unique experiences unavailable elsewhere. If you can imagine it, we can arrange it!
Contact our team today on +971 4 212 4088 or lifestyle@jetex.com.
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