Monday, July 29, 2024
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Private jets offer unparalleled convenience, flexibility and luxury. Discover 6 reasons why choosing private jet travel will enhance your trip.
Recent findings from Private Jet Card Comparison suggest that traveling on a private jet is not a luxury as many commentators claim, but rather is often a practical choice made by users based on their specific travel needs.
According to the data, only 13% of Private Jet Card Compare subscribers fly exclusively on private jets. In contrast, a whopping 87% of subscribers travel on a combination of commercial airlines and private jets.
“When my schedule requires it, I use private,” said one survey respondent in a typical comment.
“Critics of private aviation often overlook the fact that the vast majority of passengers choose private aviation for very practical reasons,” says Doug Golan, president and editor-in-chief of Private Jet Card Comparison. “It’s not about luxury. Saving time, having access to a closer airport, and being able to fly nonstop from where you are to where you want to go are the top three reasons subscribers choose private aviation.”
According to the survey, the main reason people choose private aviation over other options is time efficiency, with 72% of respondents citing door-to-door time savings as their main motivation for investing in private aviation.
One respondent commented, “My choice depends on whether business travel is a better use of my time or personal travel. Personal travel is ultimately just about money.”
57% of respondents highlighted that access to more convenient airports is a major benefit of private aviation. Unlike scheduled airlines, which serve fewer than 500 airports in the U.S., private aircraft can reach more than 5,000 airports. Additionally, 45% of respondents noted that the lack of direct commercial airline flights was a major factor in choosing private aviation.
“It saves time. It’s really great to be able to go from the middle of the country to both coasts in just three hours. It literally saves a day on the round trip,” said one respondent.
Thirty-seven percent of respondents cited private travel as a reason for prioritizing traveling with their pets over commercial airlines, while 36% chose private flights because the airline’s schedule didn’t suit their needs, and an additional 35% chose private flights to avoid long drives.
Other reasons for choosing private aviation include the need to transport checked baggage, easy connection to scheduled flights, travelling with children, a more convenient working environment, transportation issues and the difficulty of finding enough seats on commercial flights.
Why choose a private jet over flying?
Door-to-door time savings: 72% Better airport access: 57% Lack of direct flights: 45% Traveling with pets: 37% Inconsistencies with airline schedules: 36% Time savings compared to driving long distances: 35%
Source: Private Jet Card Comparison
Concerns about airline service
Of those who fly both airlines and private jets, 50% said they are increasingly choosing private flights because they are dissatisfied with the service their current airline provides.
Another respondent said, “Flying directly from airport to airport (by private aviation) is more convenient, stress-free and enjoyable than traveling through multiple congested commercial airports all day. I would add that frequent system failures add to the uncertainty of commercial flying.”
According to Private Jet Card Compare’s latest quarterly jet card pricing report, the average hourly cost of private jet travel is currently $10,954, including surcharges and a 7.5% federal excise tax.
The annual survey for Private Jet Card Comparison members opened on July 18 and has received 340 responses so far. Members can participate until mid-September. The survey typically receives around 550 responses and has a margin of error of +/- 2%.
For each completed survey, Private Jet Card Comparisons will donate $10 to either Aero Angels or Homes For Our Troops. Respondents can select their preferred charity at the end of the survey.
According to the advocacy group Climbing Fast, commercial aviation supports 1.2 million jobs and contributes $246 billion to the U.S. economy. The aviation industry is responsible for just 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions;
