Charter a Private Jet
Chartering a private jet can be a great choice for someone needing to transport a group of people, either for business or pleasure. While the high price of charter services scares many away, by the time you add up multiple first-class tickets on a major airline, private charters often seem like a reasonable choice.
The advantages of chartering a jet are many, such as improved in-flight luxury, and bypassing the interior airport by going straight from the car to the plane.
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Instructions
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Decide which airport you want to depart from, and which airport you want to arrive at. Since private charters fly wherever you tell them to, you are not as restricted to major airports as you would be on a commercial flight. You are also free to choose the departure time, since the plane runs on your schedule and not the other way around.
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Research charter companies to decide which would be the best choice for your trip. Although almost any charter company will be happy to deliver a plane to your local airport for pickup, they may charge a fee for this service, so it is often more economical to choose a local company. Since this will be a fairly large purchase, you could save some money by getting quotes from multiple services.
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Gather your details, and call to schedule the chartered flight. Some companies even allow bookings through their website. You will likely be presented with a number of aircraft choices, ranging from smaller turbo-props to larger business jets. Each choice will also have a different corresponding price range, so choose the aircraft within your budget that best suits your needs.
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Simply show up at the departure airport at the predetermined time. Since you don't have to show up early or check your baggage, you can simply walk straight up to the jet. The plane is only flying you and your guests, so there is no need to wait in any lines.
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Tips & Warnings
Catered meals can be arranged for in-flight dining. It's good to show up 5 or 10 minutes early, as a courtesy to your pilot. If you are splitting the cost of the charter, you can save money by convincing more people to join you. Business meetings held in-flight can save time for everyone.
Though it's good to shop around, the lowest bidder isn't always the best choice. On round-trip flights, you may be charged a fee for each night the plane is parked before the return flight home. Even though it is a private flight, you will still be unable to use cell phones or other wireless devices during the flight.
