The year-end holidays are often a busy and hectic time. Whereas many people have the luxury of taking vacation or simply cutting back on work hours at the end of the year, most executives must continue to see to the demands of running their businesses while trying to carve out precious hours for family and friends.
Add to this mix the pressures of commuting by air during one of the busiest times of the year, and you’ve got a recipe for a holiday season that feels anything but peaceful or festive.
Security! Bah!
For travelers within easy driving distance of a major airport, private air travel eliminates the most common headaches at large airports during the holidays. They no longer have to suffer through long security lines and cancelled, delayed or overbooked flights.
For those who face a lengthy commute by car or shuttle to or from a major hub, private air travel supplies the alternative option of flying from a nearby regional airport which can recover several hours per trip. And, in most cases, private plane passengers need only be at the terminal 15 minutes before the flight’s scheduled departure.
Lifestyles of the relaxed and productive
Private business aviation is not about lavish private planes that cater to rock stars, professional athletes and other celebrities. Traveling by corporate jet is infinitely more practical, with simple luxuries like working without interruption from a fully equipped, portable office.
Securing a private jet also provides control and flexibility around the flight’s departure times. Do you need to book a last-minute flight during the holidays? Instead of being forced to choose among limited seats on commercial flights (and paying a steep last-minute fare), you can book a private flight that works around your schedule. Did your late-day meeting run longer than expected? No problem — your private aircraft doesn’t leave until you arrive at the terminal.
Best of all, by eliminating the wasted hours and stress that comes with traditional airline travel, private planes can deliver you safely on the ground with more energy to devote to the people you care about most. And isn’t that something we can all put on our wish list this holiday season?