One of the compelling benefits of private jets is the flexibility they afford (including last-minute planning); the ability to fly to or from more remote locations; and avoiding the challenges of flying on commercial flights today such as cancelled flights, lost luggage, long layovers, long walks to the gate, and poor service.

Indeed, private jets offer comfy leather seats that often can be adjusted to a flatbed, are attractively decorated, and offer fine service onboard.

A growing number of travelers are finding private jet travel more desirable than ever before for these very reasons:
-- easier to get to remote destinations
-- avoids the hassles of traveling thru airports
-- onboard comforts beyond first class
-- meet a select group of like-minded people.

If you’re traveling on your own and not with a small group, there are several airlines now offering private jet services from select gateways, including Lufthansa Private Jet Service, Swiss Air, KLM and Delta AirElite, plus a varity of smaller companies we work with.

Sample roundtrip prices based on a 10-passenger private jet:
LA to NY: about $52,000.
NY – London: about $88,ooo

Otherwise there are a variety of smaller private jet operators from which to choose, whether flying cross country or overseas.

What about private jet membership programs?
Most private jet membership programs require a significant up-front deposit, a contractural term requiring a certain number of hours flown per year at an hourly rate, and maintenance fee costs. The pro-rated hourly cost is generally higher than what the same airplane can be chartered for.

Contact a TravelStore luxury travel planner for details.