Everything has to start somewhere – and that includes private jet travel. If you’re mulling over taking the plunge into the charter space, you’ll want to understand private jet pricing, decide between a broker or operator, and then follow the steps to book your maiden voyage. However, even after all that is done, there are some tips and tricks that can ensure you get the most out of flying private. If you’d like more insights, read on.
Read More
As legend has it, human flight in Asia dates back more than one millennium. In 559 AD, as the story goes, several prisoners in what is now China were forced to jump off a tower attached to a kite; only one survived (to be executed later). Late in the 14th century, Chinese official Wan Hu supposedly flew for a short time in a chair powered by 47 rockets, his flight ending in a fatal explosion. Between 1630 to 1633, Ottoman inventor Hezârfen Ahmed Çelebi and his brother, Lagâri Hasan Çelebi, are reputed to have flown via (respectively) glider and crewed rocket.
Read More
When it comes to private jet travel, North America and Europe dominate. According to WingX, about three-fourths of all global business jet and turboprop flights in 2023 departed from North America, with Europe second on the list at 15%. No other region accounts for more than 3%. However, when analyzing the growth in those flights over a four-year period – starting right before COVID upended the travel world – the leader suddenly looks very different. Departures from airports in South America are the clear winner, increasing by more than 200% in 2023 from 2019. Change the starting date to 2020, 2021 or 2022, and South America remains the fastest-growing market.
Read More
In recent years, more and more private jet trips are made not with business colleagues, but with families – spouses, children, other relatives and/or pets. “Business” jets aren’t just for business anymore, and the trend does not seem to be reversing. If you’re wondering exactly how flying private can benefit you for trips with your nearest and dearest, read on.
Read MoreCOPYRIGHT © 2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. INFORMA MARKETS, A TRADING DIVISION OF INFORMA PLC.
ACCESSIBILITY | PRIVACY POLICY | COOKIE POLICY | TERMS OF USE
