Top 5 Things to Make Sure of on Your Next Private Jet Charter
Pilot Experience
This might sound like something that you would expect to exist on any and all aircraft. However, the reality is that pilot experience real varies from company to company and from pilot to pilot. For example, pilots in Europe have different minimum requirements to get a job than what the FAA requires to be employed in the United States. When hiring your private jet company, not all things are equal. It is important to ensure that the pilots used for you flight meet or exceed the highest level of pilot experience. A pilot might have a lot of experience in Citation II aircraft but is flying a Gulfstream IV. Wouldn't you want your Gulfstream IV pilot to have a lot of experience flying a Gulfstream IV? So, how to you make sure...the answer is, by using a high level charter company with an incredible safety record and years of experience. "Pilot experience is not only important on EVERY flight, but some flights into mountainous areas, or smaller airports, require an even higher level of piloting skills. This is where we shine. Our network of aircraft also include the highest level pilots with expertise in the aircraft they fly." - Studio Jet Aircraft Charter
Aircraft Safety
Pilots aren't the only thing we need to be concerned about when chartering a private jet. The aircraft you choose can come in all ages and maintenance levels. That's right. Two different companies might have two different philosophies on how to maintain an aircraft. You might have company 1 that replaces parts only when they fail, and you might have company 2 that will replace certain parts becuase they don't want it to fail. You might have one company doing oil changes and inspections more than another charter company. So, while aircraft have to meet certain minimum requirements specfied by the FAA, wouldn't you want your plane to be maintained on higher standards than the rest? We do and that's why Sky500 ensures that our entire network of aircraft generally consist of the highest level of aircraft.
Aircraft Interior Condition
When we travel on a commercial aircraft, we don't typically think of the quality of the interior. When we charter, we want the nicest interior we can get. We want it clean, nice and as new as possible. Did you know that many private jets have their interiors refurbished ever few years? It's expensive, but most owners want their passengers to get the full amazing high level of luxury service, while aboard their aircraft. Sometimes, it cost more to get a newer aircraft, sometimes, it just takes asking before you book your aircraft.
Flight Management Team
Booking your plane is only half the fun...but a lot can still go wrong. This is why having a great management team behind your flight is important in making sure that weather, traffic and the destination aren't going to be a problem...and if they are, that you will be well informed in advance to make changes to the flight. While there are many situations that arise last minute, which can cause delays, there are many issues that can be avoided by having a great jet charter managment team on your side. Sometimes an alternate airport can be used to avoid hours of delays, or you could adjust other flight details to avoid weather. The best jet charter companies have great support staff to ensure that their clients are taken care of from booking until they land.
Baggage Space Can Be a Real Issue
Unlike commercial aircraft, many smaller private jets actually have a surprisingly small amount of baggage space. While you can usually take as much luggage as you want on a commercial plane (you might have to pay extra), private jets might not have enough room for everything you take. Be sure to talk with your booking agent or charter specialist to ensure that what you want to bring on the plane can actually fit. For example, many small planes, don't have the abilitiy to store skiis or golf bags...
To make your experience a lot better and eliminate the need to know everything there is about private jet charter, let a professional help you and make private travel as easy as it should be. Check with Sky500.com or Studio Jet Aircraft Charter the next time you are looking to experience air travel the right way.
