Jettly Private Jet Charter Blog
Redefining The Private Jet Charter Industry
As many countries ease their COVID-19 restrictions around the world, private jet charters are having their moment. In June, some private charter companies saw a 117% increase in customers from the previous year. Most are newbies experiencing luxury travel for the first time! Only 10% of travelers who had the financial means to fly private took advantage of the service … [Read more...]
It’s no secret the pandemic sent shockwaves through the travel industry. Since March, all kinds of travel – whether for business or pleasure – has ground to a halt. Share prices of hotels, cruise lines, and commercial airlines have all plummeted. Layoffs are rampant across the travel industry. Even as some countries manage to get the pandemic under control and ease … [Read more...]
When it comes to flying, safety is always THE top priority. It’s easy for commercial airlines to support improved security screenings, baggage inspections, and customs enforcement. Those safety measures don’t cut into an airline’s bottom line. COVID-19? That’s another story entirely. The best social distancing measures – like limiting ticket sales – cut directly … [Read more...]
In the past few aircraft features, we've been looking into the evolution of Beechcraft's King Air series, starting with the BE100 to the BE300. We covered how the BE100 was initially a creation of necessity, as Pratt & Whitney Canada—who supplied the PT-6A engines used for the series—had been hit by a strike in the mid-70s. Eventually, the aircraft proved its dues, and … [Read more...]
While the notion isn't entirely uncommon, it at times still comes as a surprise when an aircraft manufacturer delves into the fractional ownership business. The concept itself can go both ways—on the one hand, as a manufacturer you're always on the lookout for things that can help add to the convenience of both your passengers and crew, which already can provide you insights … [Read more...]