Business Travel Executive, August 2018

30Business Travel Executive AUGUST 2018 Fuel surcharges can be a pain They vary a lot and are significantly higher than those of on demand charter operators providers include Private Jet Services Marquis Jet and Sentient Jet cards offer an alternative to the sort of multi year contracts offered by fractional ownership Raiff says These programs rely on the broader on demand jet charter market The cards aggregate demand That means they can aggregate lift and offer a guaranteed fixed rate These jet cards work best for business travelers who fly just a few times per year up to 300 hours or so Heres a short list of the advantages and disadvantages associated with jet cards Guaranteed availability Relatively low upfront commitment Guaranteed fixed pricing Strong ability to recover from mechanical issues Relatively short term agreements Compared to fractional ownership user terms are more flexible Some jet card programs are non refundable and non cancellable Some routes flown by jet card aircraft are simply not cost competitive A number of peak period days require several days advance notice Consider for a moment that there are some 2200 aircraft charter operators in the United States alone They can vary significantly when it comes to both safety and quality Charter buyers are far less significant and receive less care contends Raff Insurance pilot experience and aircraft age vary widely Thats why he says prospective charter operators would be vetted thoroughly prior to each agreement you sign Here are a few advantages and disadvantages you can expect with charter business aircraft No upfront commitment Pay just for what you need Lower hourly rates You can select the crew Severe trip cancellation policies Market fluctuations mean pricing for the same trip can vary widely depending on even the day of the week Depending which on demand charter operator you contract with services can vary significantly A Look Ahead Over the course of the coming year Business Travel Executive and Private Jet Services will explore more deeply just how business aviation can broaden a companys choices when it comes to air transportation Among the topics well cover Emergency Response and Travel Risk Management In todays world travel managers have to understand the threats natural and manmade which can imperil travelers and have plans in place to get affected employees back home and out of harms way The Challenge Managing all the logistics and transport for your high achievers Getting the right type of aircraft and then providing a single point of contact for the entire trip The Need Understanding what it takes to perform more than 1000 corporate shuttle flights per year and do it with precision punctuality and a touch of panache Business jets accomplish it by flying to lower density airports and avoiding standard security lines and other commercial aviation hassles The Right Time Airlines wait for no one On demand flights services wait for your travelers reducing stress and ensuring they make that all important personal connection deal closing meeting oneon one handshake The Right Plan Make sure youre right then go ahead A good consultant can help you make those decisions when it comes to private jet travel BTE BUSINESS AVIATION The Match Game