Due to the widespread of COVID-19, many private aircraft owners and pilots have altered their routines. Following the first repercussions of COVID-19 in early 2020, frequent commercial and private travellers opted to abandon flying and travel in general.
As more companies and places reopen, aircraft owners have had to adapt to their clients' new safety expectations and concerns. As corporations react to recent troubles, the private jet industry is expected to evolve.
If you're considering booking a private jet, you may want to read more about COVID-19's influence on private aviation in 2020, as well as the private aviation trends for the rest of 2022 that might affect your travel.
51% of private jet customers intend to travel more in 2022.
According to a recent study of 452 Private Jet Card Comparisons customers, private jet flyers want to fly more in 2022 than in 2021.
Subscribers to the buyer's guide, which assists customers in determining the finest private aviation solutions, said they would travel more in the following 12 months than in 2021.
41% stated they would travel the same amount as last year
just 9% said they would fly less.
Most mentioned convenience, bad airline service, connection, and COVID concerns as reasons to continue travelling privately.
Extra Sanitation Efforts
Because flyers are increasingly worried about cleanliness, and private aviation businesses want to keep their customers safe, the private jet charter sector has prioritised sanitation. Private planes are significantly simpler to keep clean by nature since there are fewer people to care for and more room to maintain social distance while on board. Expect business aircraft firms to emphasise the ease of social separation on their trips.
Aside from social separation, private jet charter firms are anticipated to prioritise higher cleanliness standards within private aircraft and at private terminals and FBO (fixed-base operator) facilities to attract consumers seeking sterile settings.
Price fluctuates in the charter market.
More variable pricing in the on-demand charter market is a definite trend that began in 2021 and is expected to continue this year. You charter (or rent) an aircraft for a one-time journey when you fly on-demand. This implies that the operator will price the trip based on current market circumstances at the time of booking. When demand is great, supply is low—it pushes costs and limits aircraft options.
Increased business travel.
In contrast to the commercial sector, business aviation saw a slight decline in demand during the outbreak. Corporate aviation started to recover far sooner than the retail sector despite decreasing passenger numbers. Because business aviation provides flyers with more flexibility, efficiency, and a wider selection of locations, demand for business air travel is expected to rise into 2022.
Globally, business aviation trends in 2022 look more promising than commercial aviation patterns, with private jet operations growing by 38% in the first half of 2022 compared to the first half of 2021.
More long-distance travel.
Even though the pandemic is still causing some uncertainty, the desire to go out and explore again is strong. Private jet flight volumes reached new highs in 2021. Although most of this was for short to mid-range travel within Europe, towards the end of the year, requests for longer-distance journeys were observed, which we may anticipate continuing in the coming months.
A greater emphasis on sustainability in private aviation.
Along with increased demand for private aircraft, there is a greater understanding of the environmental effect of flying. Clients want to travel with a supplier that can assess and reduce their flight emissions while providing a long-term, ethical approach to sustainability.
CO2 emissions were 40% lower in 2021 than before the outbreak. More CO2 emissions are projected this year as more flights are likely to occur. More operators are focusing on sustainability these days, and airlines are developing strategies to meet the net-zero aim by 2050.
One such approach is to use sustainable aviation fuel. For the time being, it is created from vegetable oil, but in the future, it is expected to be made from waste.
Electric aircraft research is also advancing in order to create a more sustainable aviation sector. We anticipate hearing more from entrepreneurs in this attractive area.
Book Your Next Flight with Astute Aviation
Based on all the projected developments, the private aircraft industry will likely undergo a major transition in the second half of 2022.
At Astute aviation, we are ready to provide our customers with a comfortable and safe flying experience. We can get you to your destination quickly since we run the largest and most advanced fleet of light planes in the region. We understand our customers' safety concerns, and our staff are educated to follow COVID-19 rules. When travelling with Astute aviation, you can anticipate the highest level of comfort and privacy.
Request a quotation for your next flight with Astute aviation. If you have any queries, please get in touch with us, and our concierge charter department would be pleased to discuss how we can meet your requirements.