Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Private Jets for Everyone!

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By Ellie Craft


While it may feel like only big politicians or celebrities fly on private jets, there are thousands of private flights all over the world every day. Many are taken by regular people on business, whether they are lawyers, entrepreneur's or managers, they recognize flying private gives them an advantage over their competitors. Of course some of them are flying to a vacation destination too.

Tens of thousands of businesses own private planes. That's in spite the black eye that the CEO's of the largest U.S. automakers gave to the general aviation industry when they took their business jets to Washington to request bailouts. Why do these corporations use corporate jets? Its simple. They achieve a strategic advantage over their competitors by being able to meet with customers, suppliers and co-workers faster and more effectively. They can react to challenges and deal with issues faster by arriving in a short time when a opportunity presents itself.

Its that exact reason that our President has Air Force One. Which is essentially one of the worlds largest private jets. These aircraft allow the President, along with his staff, to be anywhere at anytime and they can all be efficient and effective while en-route. He can turn up just in time to convey his message or assess a situation and swiftly be off to the next town. Private planes provide safe, secure and efficient on-demand travel that maximizes a person's and corporations' potential. Can you imagine a political candidate trying to make their way through the airport security lines, getting swarmed in the terminal (along with the security problems it represents) and then missing their scheduled appearances or speeches because their flight was delayed?

While they close down the airspace around Air Force One and other government officials during flights to provide better security there are other reasons that corporate jets are more secure than commercial flights. Because there are less passengers on a private plane its simpler for the crew and security personnel to confirm everyone on board has been fully vetted. Since you get on your flight privately at the airport there are no threats from fans or crowds to get out of hand for superstars and other famous people when they travel. If they have bodyguards with them it makes their job easier.

Another purpose for individuals and corporations to use corporate jets is to save time. While you could over the long haul get to practically any destination in the world via commercial aviation, it can take a prolonged amount of time. There are not only long lines to check bags and even longer lines to get through security; there are often additional delays before the plane arrives and on the tarmac when its waiting for clearance to take off. Since commercial aircraft are scheduled so tightly together a small delay on an initial flight can grow to hours of delay later in the day. Using private jets gets rid of all of these delays, saving both time and frustration. It enables individuals and companies to travel to several far-flung destinations in a single day. A politician can campaign in Ohio and Pennsylvania and Florida all within the same day and likewise for individuals.

Others love that they don't have to leave their pet at home or pay for it to be boarded while they are away. It gets to fly in luxury with them.

Another purpose that some stars, athletes and personalities use private jet charters is for privacy. Using corporate jets they do not have to be concerned about heckling fans, stalkers, autograph seekers and others who would perhaps annoy them. They can put their feet up and enjoy some time to themselves, instead of being stared at the entire flight. They can get some sleep in or some work done while flying.

That brings us to another big selling point of private flights. When flying commercially its often very difficult to work as you're packed between several offensive linemen and just getting your laptop open is a chore. On a private jet you have plenty of room to get work done, including usually a full table that has everything you could want in your mobile office. Most jet charters have Internet and phone connections that allow you to remain productive and on-line. Most also have media systems that provide first class entertainment during the trip. You can watch videos, presentations and enjoy the music you choose. Lastly, you can also get some sleep if needed, usually in a fully reclined position or even a full bed on some corporate jets. sure, you can sleep on your airline flight too but you'll be cramping in your neck for the next couple days.

Its been shown by some studies that businesses who utilize private jets are more profitable than their challengers. And while many own planes many more use chartered jets for flights when required. Chartering a jet allows companies and individuals to remain resilient. They might employ a light jet for one flight but need a heavy jet to take the whole team overseas. Smart VIP's also join both, using airline flights to fly between major hub cities and then chartering jets for flights to smaller municipalities. In this way they can travel directly to each destination and make the most of their flight dollars.




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