Posted by Rachel Dixon on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 @ 04:22 AM
Over 120,000 commercial and corporate jet flights are served by
Dallas's Love Field every year, making it the the ninth most popular corporate jet airport in the US. From its humble origins as a military training facility, Love Field has evolved into a major airport for commercial and corporate jet charter flights into and out of Dallas.
Love Field features 3 runways and sits on 1300 acres of land. Originally designated on October 19, 1917 as a World War I military training base, Love Field now serves corporate jet charter customers traveling to the Downtown Convention Center, Infomart, West End, the Dallas Market Center, and all of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The Love Field Conference Center, which offers business services, conference rooms, and individual work desks, helps to make Love Field the perfect airport to cater to the many corporate jet travelers who pass through every year. In early 2009 a plan to modernize Love Field was announced. The $519 million master plan will replace the existing terminals with a new 20-gate concourse and expanded baggage facilities. This project is scheduled to open in 2014. The project also calls for a $250 million people mover system to connect to Love Field Station.
Combining historical relevance with modern amenities and a very convenient location, Love Field is the airport of choice for
corporate jet flights to and from Dallas, TX. Have your
corporate jet representative book your flight as well as ground transportation and lodging today!
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 @ 12:18 AM
Located in Houston, Texas, William P Hobby Airport is the tenth most popular airport for executive jet travel, specifically business jet charter flights. Open seven days a week, year-round, William Hobby Airport is located only eight miles southeast of the central business district of Houston. Covering 1,304 acres, William Hobby Airport has four runways and is the oldest commercial airport in Houston. Built in the 1920’s, William Hobby Airport has been revamped as a primarily private airport for business executives utilizing private jet travel to Houston for maximum efficiency.
With its close proximity to the Houston business district, William Hobby Airport is the ideal airport for executive jet travel and business jet charters to Houston. Minimize wasted travel time by flying business jet charters and utilizing smaller, more convenient airports closer to commerce destinations. Have your private jet charter representative book your ground transportation and lodging as well to completely eliminate travel stress and worry.
William Hobby Airport is also celebrating a recent $250 million dollar makeover that was completed in August 2010. With over 8 million people traveling through William Hobby Airport every year, they changes were necessary to update and streamline operations. With its enviable location and new, state-of-the-art facilities, it seems obvious why it would be one of the ten best airports in the country for executive jet travel.
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 @ 01:47 PM
Everyone has heard horror stories about the quality of airline food, or experienced its lackluster charms firsthand. Given the option of either a mysterious TV tray dinner or a stale sandwich, most passengers try to survive the long day of travel by sustaining themselves pretzels alone. Nowadays, most commercial airlines don’t bother offering food, or even peanuts.
Private jet charter means a lot of things, but mostly it means that your traveling experience is tailored to you. Fly in the type of plane you want, leave when you’re ready and bring your dog or your guitar on board if you want. Chartering a private jet also means eating whatever you want. Feel like having Thai food catered on your flight? Go ahead. Are you vegetarian or allergic to peanuts? No problem. Private jet charters will cater your flight with any food or beverages you want.
Flying no longer has to mean a day of bad food. Private jet charter clients can eat well and enjoy their favorite meals in-flight. Just tell your private jet charter representative what kind of food you want catered on your next charter flight, and it will be there waiting for you when you board the plane.
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 @ 07:44 PM
There are a number of misperceptions surrounding private jet travel. Many people believe that private jet travel is inaccessible to them, and that only extremely wealthy people and huge corporations can afford to fly on private jets. This is not true. Here are several common private jet travel myths debunked:
1. Only top-level CEOs of huge corporations fly on private jets.
In truth, only 22% of private jet travelers are at the executive level. Most business jet clients are mid-level executives of small companies with less than 500 employees.
2. Private jet travel is a waste. Why not just fly commercial?
80% of private jet flights are made to airports with little to no commercial airline service. In addition, there are almost no non-stop commercial flights going to these smaller airports.
3. Private jet travel is so expensive, there's no way I could afford it.
While owning a private jet may be expensive, many private jet clients use charter brokers to book their flights. Jet charter brokers find the best travel options at the lowest prices, often saving clients thousands of dollars. In addition, private jet travel saves businesses money by maximizing productivity and minimizing lost opportunity costs.
4. The business aviation industry is not a significant contributor to the US economy.
Business aviation contributes over $150 billion dollars to the US economy. The private aviation industry also provides millions of jobs. In addition, the industry is one of the few industries left that remains almost completely on US soil and doesn't outsource manufacturing overseas.
If you're considering private jet travel for the first time, try using a private jet broker like JetHub. Brokers like JetHub compare prices from hundreds of operators nationwide to find you the safest flight at the best price. They work with you every step of the way to ensure that all your travel needs are met and that your first private jet travel experience exceeds your expectations.
To learn more about the benefits of the business aviation industry, go visit www.noplanenogain.org.
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Mon, Jun 21, 2010 @ 06:44 PM
Not everyone can afford to own their own personal private jet, and many of those that can still prefer to charter a jet using a private jet broker. Here are four big reasons why using a private jet broker is the smartest way to travel.
1. No Commitments or Risks. Private jet charter using a broker is the most affordable option and involves the least amount of commitment and involvement from the client. Unlike private jet owners, who have to worry about licensing, maintenance and operational costs of a depreciating asset, clients who charter a private jet simply book a flight and go.
2. Best Prices. Private jet brokers use their industry knowledge and contacts to find the best price for each flight. They compare prices from many different owners and operators. When booking directly through an operator, there is no price shopping or competition. Operators may take advantage of the client and upcharge for fuel or other hidden costs that a broker knows to watch out for.
3. Safety. Private jet brokers also ensure that both the jet and pilot are current on all safety regulations and licensing requirements. Brokers such as JetHub only work with operators that are Part 135 Carrier Certified, which requires them to meet rigorous inspection and maintenance protocols.
4. Tailored Travel. Private jet brokers tailor each flight to personal preferences. Operators have a limited number of planes available, and there is no guarantee that the plane you want will be ready and available when you need it. Brokers can find the type of plane you want and have it when and where you need it since they work with hundreds of operators nationwide.
Private jet brokers save you time and money by finding you the flight you want, at the best price available and ensuring all safety standards are met, all with little to no commitment or effort from you, the client.
The best part? A good broker can do all this with as little as four hours' notice.
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Fri, Jun 11, 2010 @ 08:54 PM
Private aviation has become increasingly safer in the last few years, with 2009 being a record low for the number of accidents for both turboprops and business jets. While the decrease in accidents is slightly in part to the reduced number of private flights last year, there was still a large enough difference to be significant.
Analysts reason that the increased safety is due to improved simulation technology that allows pilots to train by practicing different simulated situations. Pilots are more able to react quickly and, thanks to the new technology, in a practiced, confident manner that may make all the difference.
Private planes have also become safer to fly with improvements in engine technology and navigation systems. These improvements include many new features that act as built-in back up plans for private pilots. Fuel additives have also dramatically improved business jet safety as they prevent fuel systems from icing over in high altitudes.
For private jet charter clients, the assurance of a safe flight is even greater. With safety tracking and reporting systems like ARG/US and Wyvern that report safety ratings, clients can ensure that everything checks out before ever boarding the plane. Flight safety reports rate both the pilot and plane based on a series of rigorous maintenance and inspection regulations. Private flight providers can become Part 135 Carrier Certified, meaning they have met all protocols.
As technology continues to improve, business aviation and private jet charter will only become safer. The 69% decrease in accidents from 2008 to 2009 demonstrates how much difference one year of technology can make.
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Tue, May 25, 2010 @ 02:47 PM
The list of benefits to private jet travel is long and plentiful. The last three months have provided two examples that have caused unrelenting disruption to commercial airline passengers from March through May.
Iceland's volcano:
Eyjafjallajokul Volcano in Iceland erupted in March 2010, and, for most travelers, the consequences of that eruption are still being felt. The massive cloud of volcanic ash given off by the eruption clouded the skies and grounded all European commercial airlines for days, leading to weeks of disruptions for all commercial travelers.
Despite the inability of commercial airlines to fly, private jets were still able to fly without a problem. So, while travelers using commercial airlines were stranded, some for over a week, at the airport waiting for a flight, private jet travelers arrived at their destination on time, as expected.
Recent labor strikes:
Commercial airlines are often heavily unionized, which means that labor strikes can and do occur on a semi-regular basis. Right now, British Airways cabin crews are striking because of wage disagreements. They have selected to strike during the busiest travel season for Europe, and may jeopardize many people's plans to travel to South Africa for the World Cup. Spirit Airlines in the United States is also staging a similar strike this summer. Airline unions wait until the busiest seasons to go on strike because it has the biggest ramifications on travelers and the employing company. This means that all the innocent commercial airline travelers trying to make it to home for Christmas or to their long-planned summer vacation often are unable to get to their destination at all due to labor strikes.
Private jet charter clients know that the flight they booked is theirs and won't leave the runway without them. They know that they will arrive at the World Cup exactly as planned because the personalized service of private jet charter companies guarantees it. Business executives take comfort in the confidence that they will be home in time for dinner, without the long, grueling, uncertain journey that flying commercially has become.
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Sat, May 15, 2010 @ 12:52 AM
Fractional jet ownership has been a popular mode of affordable private jet travel since its inception in the mid-80s. Recently, however, smart travelers are making the switch to private jet charter services for their travel needs. While both options afford the benefits of time-savings, flexibility, luxury, and convenience, private jet charter is a more reasonable and usually more convenient alternative.
More people are now realizing that fractional jet ownership is one of the most costly ways to enjoy the luxury of traveling about in a private jet without buying one outright. Although not as expensive as jet ownership, partial jet ownership still passes along the cost of owning, operating, and maintaining a jet aircraft along to its owners. Partial owners are charged whether or not they fly, and many owners for one jet can create a nightmare of conflicts, especially on common traveling holidays like Thanksgiving. In these instances, some partial jet owners end up on private jet charter flights anyway due to a lack of capacity in the partially owned fleet. This introduces unnecessary hassle and overhead, and makes fractional jet companies less efficient and less able to handle the needs of passengers.
When travelers are in a position where they need or prefer a private jet for their air travel, the typical 5-year minimum commitments for partial ownership and minimum number of flight hours are off-putting to some. Private jet charter is quickly becoming the preferred method of aviation for those looking for convenience, reliability, and money savings without being locked into a specific aircraft. Private jet passengers want to be able to specify when, where, and how they travel without being locked into a particular aircraft and without having to work around others' schedules, and the private jet charter industry is an affordable option to cater to these passengers' specific needs.
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 @ 12:10 AM
NBAA and businesses in the aviation industry are praising Scottsdale council members for a decision that allows more aircraft to fly in and out of the Scottsdale Airport. By increasing the weight limit for aircraft allowed to takeoff and land at the airport, they are helping grow the Scottsdale aviation industry. Allowing heavier planes will attract more aviation business to Scottsdale and hopefully create more jobs in Arizona in the aviation industry. The decision raised the weight limit from 75,000 to 100,000 pounds.
The decision was approved unanimously after a long campaign from Arizona-based aviation business, as well as multinational corporations wanting to do business through the Scottsdale Airport. The Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA) spearheaded the campaign, using letter writing, community mobilization and advocating directly with Scottsdale city council members.
The decision to raise the aircraft weight limit at the Scottsdale Airport is expected to boost the Scottsdale economy. There are a number of businesses in the aviation industry that wanted this decision because they want to do business in Scottsdale but were unable to due to the restrictions of the previous weight limit. In addition to the expected increase in business, there will also be a increase in tax revenue. This decision comes at no cost to the city and will likely increase the number of jobs available, grow the aviation business presence in Scottsdale and make life much easier for the aviation businesses already present in Scottsdale.
It's a win-win for aviation businesses and for the city of Scottsdale. Scottsdale hopes that more businesses in the aviation industry will come to see Scottsdale, Arizona as a destination for international businesses. The NBAA has publicly praised the Scottsdale city council on its decision and JetHub is eagerly looking forward to helping develop the aviation industry presence in our hometown.
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 @ 12:28 AM
In 2009, JetHub was such a hit with consumers that we more than doubled our revenue from our first year of business in 2008. Bursting onto the scene with passion and vision during a time when many private jet brokers were closing their doors, JetHub has proven that a strong emphasis on
client satisfaction, competitive pricing and safety is a winning combination.
JetHub's vision means providing 24 hour a day, 7 days a week service to clients. Designated charter advisors attend to every detail of a trip from the time the client steps out their door until they return home. This allows clients to save time and energy, letting them focus on what matters. Charter advisors reserve car services, organize catering, make dinner and hotel reservations and whatever else the client requires.
JetHub expanded from only a small handful of luxury charter advisors, hiring several more in 2009. By 2010, JetHub anticipates so much new growth that we intend to continue expanding our number in order to provide the same attentive, consistent luxury concierge services to JetHub clientele. JetHub also made such an impression on jet operators with our reliable business practices and fair dealings that JetHub now has access to the largest network of private jets in the United States. Our positive relationships with jet operators allow us to consistently offer the lowest prices available for private flights. With as little as four hours notice, JetHub can provide a quote for the lowest price, book a trip and have you in the air and on your way to your destination.
2009 was an exciting year for JetHub, but 2010 will be even better. With several new promotions coming up to inform clients about our innovative take on jet card programs - the JetCard 2.0TM and plenty of ideas for ways to improve private charter services for clients and operators, JetHub has a lot to look forward to.