New To Private Aviation Clients Continue To Drive Market Demand

Presented by ONEflight – With holiday travel upon us and concerns escalating with commercial carriers cancelling flights, experiencing shortages in security, gate assistance, flight attendants, and pilots, it is no wonder those that can, find private aviation as the answer. The demand to fly private over the past several months has risen beyond anything previously seen in this sector. Pressure for both commercial and private aviation options is only growing, further stressing the already overwhelmed marketplace. Many private aviation operators have chosen to pause and even cancel the sale of all new jet cards / fractional leases, and other programs, leaving clients in a holding pattern on “waitlists”.

The onslaught is primarily being driven by new to private customers, many individuals who have had the financial means to fly private, but simply did not take advantage of the numerous benefits it provides. In the beginning, demand was driven by concerns with protecting themselves and their families against Covid-19. With fewer touchpoints during private travel, add in the peace of mind in avoiding crowded terminals and commercial aircraft, to time savings, convenience, and the ease of booking are just a few examples of why the affluent are taking notice. The New York Times recently reported, “Before Covid-19, there were about 100,000 regular private jet fliers in the United States, out of some 1.5 million people who could afford to charter a plane, according to a recent report from the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. After last year’s shutdown, the report found, many more of the people who could afford to fly private did.” This new to private flyer is hooked, with 100% of those survey stating they have no intention of returning to commercial air travel and now view private aviation as less of a luxury expenditure and more about necessity and practicality.

Even prior to the onset of the pandemic, ONEflight International’s unique private aviation booking platform and membership programs had been on the rise. Now after being named one of the fastest-growing U.S. companies by INC Magazine for a second consecutive year, private jet provider, ONEflight shows no signs of the demand for its product slowing down. ONEflight’s industry-leading online booking platform, (Book-A-Jet) BAJit.com, provides its members 24/7 access to a network of nearly 500 operators and over 5,000 private aircraft in the U.S. alone. Further setting the new standard in private jet travel, every member flight also includes concierge services, door-to-door chauffeured car service, and fully catered meals. It is not about the flight, it’s about the complete VIP experience you’ll receive…. every time. ONEflight IS the solution to your aviation problem.


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Gulfstream Delivers 100th G500

Private Aviation is reaching new heights

In just two decades the notion of flying commercial has gone from nostalgic to traumatic. Seeing unprecedented demand for their Symmetry Flight Deck and the comfortable cabins, Gulfstream has delivered the 100th example of the G500 & G600 class.

The G500 was unveiled in 2018 with its big brother G600 following the next year. Their rigorous flight-test schedule went beyond what the industry was expecting, and far beyond what the FAA needed to give it a perfect rating. They embarked on a world tour of 22 cities that spanned over 130,000 nautical miles. More than 60-speed records are held between the two models, which have amassed more than 25,000 hours and 13,000 landings.

The cabin is unlike anything you have experienced before. Touchscreens are within reach of every seat, as the world passes under 14 panoramic windows. Because the air is never recirculated, you will breathe easy because it is pressurized to a lower altitude than competitors and much lower than commercial aircraft. We have several great options for private aviation, so tell us your best Gulfstream experience in the comments below.

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