When you think about travelling on a private jet, the first word that comes to your mind is luxury, but a private flight is more than that. It is an air transport solution when you want to reduce your travelling time and increase your spending time at your destination. Business-class in a commercial airline is also about luxury, but it costs you more time travelling and less privacy.
Let’s check some differences between travelling in a private jet and booking a business class ticket on a commercial airline.
Attention
On both flying options, the attention from the crew on board will be excellent, but there is a significant difference in the service you receive. On a commercial airline, you travel with more passengers, which means that the crew cannot focus only on you. Contrary to the commercial airline, you are a special and unique guest onboard for the crew in a private jet. All you need to do is relax and enjoy your flight. The crew staff will take care of the rest. From the moment you arrive at the airport until you reach your destination, you will be treated like Royalty.
Comfort
When we compare the comfort between a private jet and a commercial airline, we can say that it does not differentiate on a first view. The seats are made of the same material, and most of the time, they have the same size. Also, you will receive a welcome drink from the crew when you board the plane. However, you will receive more personalised service on a private flight according to your demands and special requests. For example, you can charter a private jet with a kitchen or customised catering menu, unique furniture, tv, Wi-Fi, beds, bathrooms, or a quiet cabin that prevents engine noise for businesspeople who want to work or relax during the flight.
Flight itinerary
If we need to compare the flexibility in flight schedules, we can say that private jets have an advantage over commercial aviation. When you travel on a commercial airline, you are subject to the flight date and time because the company needs to establish its flights schedule in advance. On the other side, on a private flight, you are free to decide whenever you want to fly, with all flexibility. Private jets offer more personalised service, with a range of possibilities and configurations that adjust to the availability of the client. Also, some flights operated by commercial airlines make stops in different countries before reaching their final destination, which makes the flight last longer. With a private jet, you would travel directly to your destination.
Onboard menu
The menu on both travel options will be of high quality, but a particular detail makes the menu of private jets more valuable than commercial airlines. Because of the personalised service and that you are the special guest onboard, a wide range of menu requests can be agreed upon, from an anniversary cake to an exclusive brand of champagne. In contrast to private flights, commercial airlines offer specific and limited menus that the passenger cannot change or modify.
Airports
Another benefit of flying private compared to commercial airlines is avoiding long waiting lines at the airport because of the private terminals for VIP travellers. There you will have your security control check, and we will take care of the rest, so you can depart as soon as possible without wasting your valuable time. Additionally, some airports worldwide are exclusive to private jet flights. This means that you can save loads of time when you arrive at your destination.
Price
In general, people think that the price of a private jet charter is much higher compared to a business class ticket on a commercial airline. This does not need to be the case, especially when comfort, privacy and flexibility are considered. First, when you pay for a private charter flight, you pay for the whole aircraft plus all the exclusive services, not just the seat like you would on a commercial airline. If you are travelling with more people, the price of a private jet will be the same, but if you book a business class ticket on a commercial airline you need to pay for each traveller, this will increase the price, making it more expensive compared to a private jet.
Now you have a better overview of some differences between flying private and booking a ticket in business-class on commercial airlines. If you are interested in charter a private jet for your next journey or have any questions, we invite you to contact us or request a quote via our website. Our team will be ready to assist you and give an answer to all your doubts.
