If you’ve ever travelled by commercial aircraft before, you know that it’s one of the fastest and most efficient ways to get from place to place across vast distances. You also know that sometimes, commercial air travel can be anything but efficient or convenient. Cancelled, delayed, or overbooked flights, inconsiderate seat neighbours, damaged or lost luggage…the list goes on and on.

The solution? Private air travel. If you’ve ever experienced the magic of private air travel, you’ll know that there’s simply no comparison between that experience and the average commercial flight experience. If you’re considering splashing out on true comfort and luxury when you travel next, these are some of the things that will make it well worth it for you financially, practically, and mentally.

1. Airport Stress Avoided

Choosing a private jet charter flight instead of a commercial one opens up a whole world of possibilities that many travelers aren’t aware even exists. When you think about anything that could stress you out or put you in a bad mood at the airport, there are probably several things that come to mind first:

• Entering an airport full of strangers, many of whom are inconsiderate with how they use their time and the time of others, and the spaces all travelers have to share. Anyone with social anxiety will be especially affected.
• Waiting time that could be better spent standing in interminably long lines and dealing with airport staff who often have no desire to be where they are.
• Commercial airlines often overbook flights, whether by accident or on purpose, which causes stress and unnecessary delays for the affected passengers.
• Luggage is often lost, stolen, or damaged, especially on long or connecting flights.

Choosing to travel with a private airline negates all of these issues (and then some), offering you the best possible start or conclusion to your holiday or business trip.

2. Personalized Travel

Commercial travel is run at the convenience of the travel companies, not the passenger. Aircraft are built to be as fuel-conscious as possible, with as many seats on board as possible to maximize the company’s profits rather than considering the experience the traveler will have. In contrast, private aircraft of all sizes are designed for the passenger’s comfort and convenience, and private jet charter companies are run with a traveler-centric mindset.

The level of personalization and comfort that travelers experience when flying private is worlds apart from any commercial flight, even a first-class one. First, there are the kinds of food on offer (some even prepared fresh, depending on the size of the aircraft). Then, the seating arrangements and comfort are next-level, giving you the freedom to move around a cabin that’s all for you. You’ll luxuriate in the attentiveness of a cabin crew there solely to look after your party and attend to the pilots. And finally, the freedom to set your own takeoff time and control your own schedule is worth so much more than you know.

3. Elite Level Privacy and Comfort

Flying private means that you don't share a cabin with anyone but the cabin crew and your party. No one else’s crying baby will disturb your sleep, no stranger will hog the armrest, no seat in front of you will prevent you from stretching out, and no one behind you will complain if you recline your seat. You can have conversations with your kids or hold a business meeting in a private jet in complete privacy (with the exception of the cabin crew). You can relax into the space entirely without having to concern yourself about other passengers, and that makes a flight a far more enjoyable experience.

The seats available in a private jet, from couches to more traditional single seats, are cleaned and sanitized thoroughly after every flight for your safety. They are also made far more spacious and are far more comfortable and inviting than traditional airport seats, as space is not as much of a concern.

4. Access to More Destinations

Choosing a private aircraft for your travels, depending on the size of the aircraft you select, may open up more remote or hidden destinations to you in a whole new way. Smaller aircraft are able to land at smaller airports or on landing strips that get travelers closer to their terminal destination. This negates the need for excessively long trips after landing and gives you more time to enjoy your actual holiday instead of driving for hours or even days to get to where you’re actually going. Some destinations are so remote that only small private aircraft can land there, giving you access to more of the world’s natural beauty and diverse cultures than ever.

5. Maximized Time Usage

Private jet travel doesn't just maximize your holiday or business trip time on the ground; it also makes the best possible use of the time you have in the air. What each traveler considers to be “the best use” of their time will vary from person to person, but rest assured that private jet travel will give you more time to:

• Wrap up work matters before landing and beginning your family holiday.
• Prepare for important business meetings at your destination by going over documents and previous meeting minutes around a conference or coffee table onboard.
• Fight off the last vestiges of a summer cold by getting quality rest and relaxation in a comfortable travel outfit before you land in a tropical paradise for a holiday.
• Research your destinations' local language and some key phrases, customs, and acceptable practices, the best places to eat, and what sights you want to see while you’re there.

The Experience of a Lifetime

Private jet travel opens up a world of luxury travel experiences that you might never have considered before. Treat yourself to a private jet flight, and you’ll never want to fly any other way again.