Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Corporate Aircraft Charters - Flying The WWII Bombers

Corporate aircraft charter is becoming more and more the rage with large businesses. The real growth of the private jet charter section of the market started in earnest after WWII. In an effort to minimize the huge financial cost of the war years and to try to reduce the huge fleet of expensive planes just 'sitting around', surplus planes were offered to corporations for rental for corporate executives, to wealthy travelers, even sports teams and air ambulances. 

The commercial airlines focus on selling individual seats to flyer's, they follow a numbers game of selling the maximum number of spaces to people to ensure a full load, thus ensuring a profit margin for each flight undertaken.(Who hasn't been a victim of oversold seats for flights before?)

Corporate aircraft charters however cater to corporations, companies, and small groups, and provide specialized itineraries centered around the needs of the client. They aren't involved in a price way per se, but in a service war. Those with the better quality of service will win more business and prosper.

There are many advantages to corporate aircraft charter.  Time sensitive cargo, air ambulances, med vacs, all utilize corporate aircraft charter companies. 

One of the major benefits of a corporate aircraft charter is the privacy and the ability to continue working while traveling. This is a very attractive feature to businessmen and business owners.  It's great for companies that are working with sensitive information, as there is no fear of being overheard by fellow passengers.  Plus there is more room for everyone to spread out and be comfortable, which is especially handy for very long flights.

Another benefit related to comfort is food.  Commercial airlines generally don't offer much in the way of a dining experience.  Corporate aircraft charter flights however can offer an excellent menu for their guests, and offer a unique dining experience for those that are attempting to woo a potential client.

Security is a great feature of corporate air craft charter companies as well.  Not only is it safer for YOU to fly charter, you can avoid all the extra headache and inconvenience of passing through customs and security on a commercial flight.  A big plus when you are in a hurry or trying to meet a deadline.

Corporate air charter is designed to offer a traveler complete flexibility in their wants and needs.  Not only taking care of your flight needs, but also currency exchange, ground travel and hotel accommodations as well.

There are some drawbacks to corporate air charter of course, as with anything.  Renting a corporate jet can be expensive, depending on your companies needs and requirements.  Obviously a way to combat this is don't rent a huge jet for just a handful of flyer's.  There are some very nice, small corporate rentals available, that are much easier on your wallet.

If, however, you happen to be filthy rich and want the no expense spared option, there are, of course, corporate aircraft charter companies that can help with that too. 

Luxury jets are becoming almost a competition between major designers these days, competing to see who can design the most lavish, luxurious jet on the market.  This means two story cabins, full kitchens, spa's, sauna's, all the things you would never have imagined being on a plane before, are now becoming the norm. 

With all of the features and benefits now available, who wouldn't give their right arm to fly corporate air charter?

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