What is Air Charter? Part 2
This post was written by Mrs. ChatterboxJuly 28th, 2008
Last month reviewed the options of Air Taxi, Ad hoc, Membership or Public Charter and what they mean. Now it is decision time. You need to figure out which one is correct for you.
Now, since the air taxi is designed more to provide a point-to-point air service over relatively short distances as well as to non-serviced airports you will need to look at where you are going on a regular basis. The business road user is usually the target for air taxi services rather than the established charter market. Air taxi companies usually use turboprop aircraft, offering a no-frills service and allowing the customer to either purchase a single seat or charter the entire aircraft. More recently, with the advent of Very Light Jets (VLJ’s). There is increasingly more private jet charter aircraft in this market.
If you fly in frequently or even just once in a great while then use ad hoc charter for the airlines. This would fall in the lines of more of a luxury jet charter. Something that you would enjoy on a vacation. These companies are usually governed by less stringent regulations than those designed for scheduled airlines.
If you do not have the capacity to operate your own aircraft and you fly frequently than the membership program would probably be your best solution. And if that frequency of flying is even higher you might consider fractional ownership. This can provide you with an executive jet charter service that will help your business grow.
Now the full or public charter is mainly for tour operations. These companies look to provide scheduled charter flights in the form of packages for holidays, vacations, or the occasional gambling trip to Vegas.
An aircraft charter company takes care of all the functions of aircraft operation, leaving you to concentrate on business or enjoying your flight. Just remember, enjoy your flight!
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