Phuket Private Jet Terminal

In the expansion plans for Phuket International Airport are considerations to open a dedicated private jet terminal.

It is proposed that private investors will be responsible for the development and that it will be constructed separately from the main terminal building. It's thought that if the plans go ahead, the terminal will offer VIP ground handling services and hospitality that rivals five star hotels.

Phuket International is already the second busiest civil airport in Thailand and has seen an increase in the number of private jets, mostly used by property developers seeking out land a development opportunities in the area.

If plans go ahead for the new terminal, Phuket will be sure to attract more private jet charter clients and will be a popular destination for charter operators and brokers.

Private Jet Charters are a growing business and are being recognised by many to be the most time efficient way to travel. Many airports have or are considering private terminals to enhance their service offering and increase their revenue. Airports with dedicated private travel facilities are the perfect partner as they promote a speedy departure and reduce delays on arrival.

Ground handling is an essential part of the private jet charter experience and offers many benefits over travelling on commercial airlines. Predominantly offering a check in time of an average of ten minutes and in many cases allowing the passengers car to drive directly to the steps of the aircraft. A real benefit for regular business travellers who would otherwise be spending up to three hours at the airport prior to departure.

Rob Dore is co-owner and Marketing Director of Jet Booking Direct who offer private jet charters and jet charter management services.

The Future of Business Travel

As a regular business traveller you're faced with a number of choices for your travel solutions - Commercial Airlines, Jet Ownership, Fractional Jet Ownership, Ad-hoc Private Jet Charter or Managed Jet Charter Services.

For regular travellers we believe that there is a very strong argument in favour of a Managed Jet Charter Service such as the Jet Booking Direct M1NTCard product. This is particularly appropriate if your journeys combine short and long trips or if the number of passengers or departure airports vary.

Commercial Airlines restrict your travel arrangements to their schedule and you'll encounter a lot of dead time. There's traffic to the major airports, long queues at check-in & security and you have to get to the airport up to three hours before you fly. Whilst all of the major airports now offer wi-fi allowing you some working time, the overall efficiency of commercial travel is very questionable.

If the traffic makes you late or your meeting over runs your whole schedule can go out of the window. If you don't make it to check-in before the flight closes, you simply don't travel on your scheduled flight and can often find yourself spending hundreds or thousands getting on to the next flight. When you do get onto your flight there's the eternal struggle for the armrest, little choice for when & what you eat and there's very little privacy.

Jet ownership and fractional ownership will offer you time saving benefits but come with their own hazards. Both are rather costly alternatives with a lot of up front investment and regular additional costs.

Unlike fractional ownership, jet ownership offers the flexibility to fly when and where you want at very short notice, but for a non-stop transatlantic jet a few years old you're looking at a starting price in the region of $15-20 million. On top of that you have fuel, staffing, hangarage and maintenance costs.

Fractional ownership will allow you some flexibility but for a one-sixteenth share in a transatlantic jet with 50 hours of flying per annum, you're looking at an initial cost of around $1 million plus monthly fees offering little change from $10,000 and a charge for your flying time in the region of $2000 per hour. Invariably you'll be committed to a long term contract of up to five years, you'll also be restricted to using the jet or jet type in which you bought a share. If you're flying schedule is a combination of short and long trips or if the number of passengers or departure airport varies, this can work out to be a very expensive option.

With the M1NTCard fully managed private jet charter service from Jet Booking Direct, you get to enjoy all of the benefits of fractional or full jet ownership without the upfront costs, staffing, maintenance or hangarage. Additionally, you get to fly on the aircraft that suits your needs for each individual trip. If you need a jet for two passengers one week and ten the next, or if you depart from London one week but need a flight for colleagues in Moscow the next, that's exactly what you'll get without having to pay for the jet to get from London to Moscow in the first place.

If you open and place funds into a flight account you can often travel with as little as 2-3 hours notice. We'll also provide the right jet for the journey, number of passengers, time of day and the amount of luggage.

In the current economic climate it makes a lot of sense for your shareholders too. If they see money being spent on the ownership of a private jet and consider the amount of time the jet is stationery it can make very little sense. Their price for your private jet charter is fully inclusive so there won't be extra charges for fuel, tax, catering or anything else, you simply pay a small management fee and a pre-arranged and fully inclusive hourly rate for the jet or jets of your choice. By comparison to full or fractional jet ownership you'll be spending a lot less on private jet charter flights but enjoying all of the same benefits.

On all jet charter flights that originate in the UK Jet Booking Direct also include a complimentary chauffeur driven transfer from your home or office to the departure airport up to 50 miles, and also work with you to ensure that all of your preferences are met for the type of aircraft, the level of service, the catering and any other little luxuries you need.

Rob Dore is co-owner and Marketing Director of Jet Booking Direct who offer private jet charters and jet charter management services.

Private Plane Rental Costs - Two Great Tips on How to Lower the Costs of Private Jet Rentals

Private plane rental costs may be less than what you expected. The costs of a private jet charter are getting lower and lower every day. There are a few ways to save money using a private plane and this article will explain two of those ways.

Method One - One of the best ways to save money on your next private plane rental is to find empty flights. That right...empty flights. You see most charter jets are only charted one way for the day that they fly. So if a person hires a private plane to go from Atlanta Georgia to Dallas Texas then most likely the plane will go back empty to Atlanta. This is called a dead link or dead head. If you are flexible with your travel dates then this method will work great at lowering the costs to fly. Check with a specialist who books private jets and tell them this is what you are looking for. If you are flying to a popular destination then there is a great chance you will get an excellent rate.

Method Two - Call owners of private jets personally or go to a local small airport and ask around. There are many small jet owners who will be glad to get your business and not have to pay the booking agent. In many of the smaller airports there will be a bulletin board of different jet owners looking for more business. Call them up and see if they fly where you want to go. You will be surprised by how low the costs of flying a private plane can be.

For more information on private plane rental costs and how to get the best deals visit http://www.hireprivateplane.com where you will find tips, resources and articles on how to hire a private plane and get the best deals.

Private Plane Rental Costs - What You Should Expect When Hiring a Private Plane

Private plane rental costs are getting more and more affordable to the average person everyday. There are several factors that determine the costs of renting a private plane and this article will explain those factors and how to lower them.

The costs of a private jet rental depend on the type of jet you are interested in. The more luxurious the plane the more it will cost to fly. So if you don't really need a lot of luxury, then find planes that aren't as jazzy inside.

Another factor that will lower the price is how many people you book on the flight. The more people you can find to fly with you the better the individual rate will be. If you fly alone then expect to pay a large sum for your ticket. Private planes can actually save your company money if you have enough people to fill the jet. Next time compare a commercial flight with a private flight and see the difference.

One of the biggest factors of course is the distance you are flying. You can lower this cost by finding dead head flights. Most private planes are not booked going back to the original point of departure. Normally a jet will need to fly from point A to point B with passengers, but will rarely have passengers going back to point A. This is the dead head link. Ask a travel agent or booking agent for dead head flights. If you are flexible with your travel times you can drastically reduce the costs of your private charter.

To find out more about private plane rental costs please visit http://www.hireprivateplane.com where you will find tips, resources and information on how to lower the cost of renting a private plane.