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     Commercial aviation has changed the way the world travels; regular flights and affordable tickets make flying the transport mode of choice, for both business and leisure trips alike. But any regular short- or long-haul flyer will know the limitations of existing commercial aviation services, no matter what the plane ticket price tag. Whatever the often first-rate trappings on offer, not even paying through the nose for Executive or Business Class can avoid the customer service shortfalls, crowded airports, delays, flight cancellations, and myriad of security related issues that can turn a commercial flight into a nightmare.

       The benefits of travelling by private jet have to be experienced to be fully appreciated. Long queues at immigration are a thing of the past with charter flights; hiring a ground operator means that your passport will be off the plane before you, and there’s no hanging around for security checks or baggage reclaim either. What you pay for in terms of cost, you make up in ultimate convenience; charter flights arrive at your airport of choice, avoiding the inaugural holiday or business trip stress of getting to a major airport.

       Private jets are smaller than commercial airliners, which gives them greater scope to use smaller, regional airports, because of the much sorter runway length required for them to take off and land. Your destination can be equally as flexible. Many holiday destinations in particular are situated far from major urban centres and therefore international airports, which means another few hours car transfer on arrival. Flexibility is another selling point of charter flights; often operators allow short notice schedule changes, or unscheduled stops, perfect for business trips requiring short stop offs in multiple locations. From a business perspective too, flying private allows work – no matter how confidential - to continue, and plus, you get to choose your travel companions.