Commercial travel has come a long way. There was a time when it meant hopping on a stagecoach and going on a long, arduous journey across the country. Trains soon took over and today they are faster than ever. Thanks to the Wright brothers a long time ago, air travel “took flight” and we’ve never looked back.
At any given time there are thousands of people on thousands of planes going to destinations all over the world. Airports are plentiful, checkpoints and security are in place, and baggage claims buzz every day as people head to and from places of work and pleasure alike. Flying to your destination on a commercial airline is great; you get where you’re going fast and you can work along the way. What’s even better for the work traveler? Rent your own business jet.
Some companies already have their own jets and the executive can come and go as he pleases. For others, charter is the way to go and once they’ve done it, they may never go back to commercial.
One of the benefits of chartering a business jet is the fact that you can create your own schedule. You don’t have to arrive at the airport for an international flight hours before takeoff, you just have more time to prepare your flight and your trip. Security doesn’t take as long when there aren’t thousands of people to process and there can never be the worry of losing luggage. Take it on board yourself and store it accordingly.
But perhaps the best advantage of going private is the fact that you can choose a plane specifically for your needs. The latest gadgets, infotainment systems are on board and many allow you to design the cabin the way you want. If you want to work on the road, you can change the seats to a more work-friendly look. Do you just want to relax? You can do that, too, in comfortable oversized seats that offer more head, shoulder and leg room than you’d ever enjoy on a commercial flight.
Big, small, prop or not, business jets are a great way to get to your next important out-of-town meeting. You arrive well-rested, haven’t wasted much time in an airport, and have had your schedule adjusted your way. What more can you ask of your transport?
