Private Jets are for the rich and famous.... or so many people think. In actual fact, private jets make a PHENOMENAL business tool.
There's a very common misconception that private jets are mainly used by celebrities, but this isn't actually true. A large percentage of private jet flights are actually for business purposes.
In business, time is money. To put it very simply, travelling by private jet puts time on your side, as it enables you to achieve more in less time than your competitors. Private jet travel gives you the ability to visit multiple countries in one day, whether you're flying to finalise a deal or attending a board meeting - you can always be home to sleep in your own bed at the end of the day.
Say goodbye to 4am starts and 3 hours hanging around in an airport. We thought a side by side comparison of a business jet charter versus a commercial trip would give a better insight, so you can see a breakdown and just how much you could potentially win back.
Scenario: Eight executives from your London office need to attend an important board meeting in central Manhattan at 10am on a Wednesday.
Private jet
Challenger 350 | 8 Passengers | £57,000
+ 1 night in a Manhattan hotel for 8 people. Tuesday Dinner and Wednesday Lunch and Dinner included in private jet charter price
COMMERCIAL FLIGHT
8 Business Class Tickets | £45,500 or 8 First Class Tickets | £74,800
+ 2 nights in a Manhattan hotel and all meals on Wednesday for 8 people
TUESDAY:
Leave the office at 5pm, for a 6pm departure from London Luton. Land in Teterboro Airport at 8pm New York time.
WEDNESDAY:
Board meeting at 10am. Leave Manhattan around 11am for an 11.45 departure from Teterboro Airport. WiFi enabled private jet so work can continue as normal for the rest of the working day.
Land in London Luton at midnight UK time.
THURSDAY:
Back to work as normal.
TUESDAY:
Leave the office at 12.30pm for a 4.15pm departure from London Heathrow. Land in JFK Airport at 7.15pm New York time.
WEDNESDAY:
Board meeting at 10am for an hour, then spend the rest of the day in Manhattan to continue working. Evening in Manhattan including dinner for 8 to be expensed.
Stay a second night in Manhattan.
THURSDAY:
Arrive 5.30am at JFK airport for a 7.55am departure, landing in London Heathrow at 7.45pm UK time.
The difference is clear here - flying commercially can lose you eight of your top executives for an entire working day whilst they fly, which could cost the business an unprecedented amount. Not to mention the fatigue experienced by an extra three hours of airport time added to each journey! For long flights crossing multiple time zones, jet lag can also prove an issue. Learn about beating jet lag with private jet charter to maximise productivity during business trips.
Private jet charter provides a higher standard of service than airline first class, and allows your executives to continue working online for the duration of their flight - all for £18,000 less than sending them on a commercial flight. Treat your private jet cabin as a flying office, where no other passengers can listen in to confidential conversations, and you can remain up to date with emails or join a teleconference as you fly.
You can read about choosing business jets or business class for short flights here.
With the significant time saved with increased productivity, with the added possibility to save large quantities of money, can your business really afford not to charter a private jet? Get in touch with one of our charter experts today on +44 (0) 203 880 9005 and see how we can tailor a schedule to suit you.