Sunday, August 31, 2008

The Benefits of Chartered Aircraft


Just imagine being able to arrive at the airport without having to worry about long queues and even longer waits (not to mention delays) before you can get onto your flight and set off to your destination. Furthermore, wouldn't it be wonderful if you didn't have to put up with unruly passengers and you could fly to the exact airport you wanted to go to instead of having to go into a main airport that is still miles from where you want to be?

As hard as it may be to believe, chartered flights are capable of offering all this and more to those who take advantage of them. Not only do they offer a more peaceful and pleasant flight, you can also decide exactly when you want to fly - because this is your flight and not one that has been organised for the masses by a major airline company.

While some business people have been taking advantage of chartered airlines for years, it is only in relatively recent times that other people have started to discover the many benefits of chartering an aircraft to get from A to B. Arriving in style at a sporting event or making the most of a weekend away to mark a special event or birthday - these are just two of the reasons why people are starting to look towards a private plane or helicopter to enable them to bypass all the traffic and take a journey they are never likely to forget.

One of the main benefits that passengers enjoy is privacy. You won't have to share the cabin with anyone who isn't part of your party; so if you have arranged a special flight with your partner to mark a special anniversary then you will have the entire cabin all to yourselves. And you can guarantee that it will be a lot more comfortable than the cabin of your average scheduled passenger flight!

You can also enjoy a personal service that is unrivaled in any other area of air travel. You can request champagne if you so desire, or a particular type of lunch to enjoy during your flight. The whole service offered with charter flights is bespoke, which means you can have it tailored to meet your exact needs - whatever they may be.

The best charter companies can also go one step further than simply supplying the aircraft and pilot to make your journey a safe and efficient one. If you would like to enjoy the height of luxury and not have to worry about driving to the airport, the charter company will often arrange for a luxury vehicle such as a limousine to pick you up at your door and take you to the aircraft itself.

No matter what the reason is for your trip, you can guarantee that a private plane or helicopter will be a far more comfortable and luxurious way to travel than going on a standard flight or even travelling by road. And it's also an unforgettable experience that you'll want to repeat in the future.


Boost Your Business by Travelling by Private Aircraft Charter


If you want to do well in the modern business world it is vital to stand out among your competitors. A professional image counts for a lot and chartering a private plane or helicopter to get you to where you need to be is definitely a sign of success that will be well received by your clients.

But private charter has plenty more benefits to it than simply making the right impression with your clients. This could well turn out to be one of the most significant developments in business travel in recent years, and with a number of professional air charter companies now cornering the market in this type of travel it is well worth exploring what this could do for you.

In times when some businesses are struggling because of the economy, it is more important than ever to ensure that your business standards are kept as high as possible and your business does not come across as one that could be struggling. People tend to avoid those businesses that look unstable and if you are using private charter to reach your most valued clients in other areas then it certainly gives the best impression of a successful business.

Corporate charter also enables you to widen the scope of your business. Although we have plenty of modern day methods of keeping in touch such as telephone, email and online conferencing, nothing beats meeting your clients face to face, and chartering a private plane means that you can arrange proper meetings without having to tolerate hours of travel to make it happen.

All of which brings up another benefit - namely that you can cut down on the amount of time you are travelling from place to place to meet people if you travel by air. When you charter a plane privately you don't get any of the problems and hassle that you would normally get when you fly on a scheduled flight. You can make the arrangements to suit you and your business instead of having to fit in around the needs and timetables of a scheduled airline.

But there is one more major benefit that many people don't always think about, and this concerns the fact that having access to a chartered airline company means that you can widen your scope when it comes to finding new business.

Let's suppose your business was based in London, for example. Under normal circumstances it would be hugely problematic to take on a new client in Scotland and travel to see them without it taking huge chunks out of your time.

But if you chartered a plane to get you there and back the journey not only becomes feasible, it's perfectly possible - giving you more business in a completely different area of the country and expanding your future prospects as a result.

In short, many businesses could benefit from using private planes and helicopters to make their business travel needs easier to cope with, giving them a better image and a potentially bigger slice of their market as a result.


Air Charter Safety - The New Wyvern Pass


If you want to make sure that safety is more than a buzzword on a website, that the aircraft you charter are truly safe for your family, friends, company and personal needs, then look for services utilizing PASS.

What is PASS?

PASS stands for Pilot & Aircraft Safety Survey, a new program developed by Wyvern (the air charter industry's leading technology and information service provider) to perform comprehensive trip safety due diligence on each private flight assigned by a participating air charter service or broker.

The Pilot & Aircraft Safety Survey replaces old systems with advanced data crawlers that aggregate almost all information on important aspects of flight safety automatically including operator, aircraft and crew. The pilot check, for example, verifies pilots' medical status, training records, flight hours and other criteria to assure they meet all FAA requirements. The engine then summarizes the findings into an easy-to-read report for the air charter vendor.

After - and only after - an assigned craft and crew has been verified by PASS will the participating air charter service or broker confirm the flight.

Stepping Up for Safety

PASS is a volunteer program. So you can be assured that any private jet charter you see using this service is going the extra mile to assure customer safety. And, the best part is, this check is done on top of already-existing standards of safety According to Wyvern, OneSky Jets is the first launch partner to systematically use the new PASS program. Says Jim Betlyon, CEO of Wyvern, "We've had a strong relationship with OneSky Jets almost since its inception; I know they've always been dedicated in providing their customers with world-class service." And Greg Johnson, OneSky's president and CEO said, "I'm happy to see that the participation of OneSky in the development of PASS has resulted in a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use trip due diligence system."

For further information on the Wyvern Safety program and other private air charter issues, please go to http://www.corporateaircharter.us