*06.25.2010* 

Just recently, passengers onboard a Virgin Atlantic Airways flight from London to Newark were left stranded on the tarmac at Connecticut's Bradley International Airport for four hours. Passengers report they were left inside of the hot aircraft with no air conditioning and were not offered food or water. One passenger required oxygen while other passengers were treated by paramedics claiming they did not feel well. Passengers also recall that there were many announcements claiming they would be leaving the tarmac in just a few minutes. This never occurred and were allowed to de board the aircraft around 1am.There is a three-hour limit on a tarmac stranding, yet this rule that was instated in April does not apply to international flights by U.S carriers and foreign carriers. After the passengers were allowed off the plane, they sat through more delays going through customs and were then taken to Newark Liberty International Airport by bus. The flight had been diverted due to weather constraints.

While flight delays are a typical daily occurrence with commercial airlines, these extreme situations are making headlines more often than they should. We often hear the horrors of when commercial airlines keep their passengers on a tarmac, leaving them helpless and confused on the plane. When it comes to air travel, there is only one way to avoid these type of flight horror stories - and that is flying privately.

With Privatejets.com charter, if weather delays occur our service experts act proactively - calling you before you've even left your hotel or home so you can stay at that location in comfort rather than at the airport. And we will never say we can't get you there - when faced with an issue at your destination, we'll come up with options and let you decide. Do you prefer to wait a few hours or perhaps we can arrange a flight to another nearby airport - and have your preferred rental vehicle or car service waiting on-site when you land. Quite simply, with Privatejets.com you have the flexibility of making your own itinerary rather than flying on an airline's schedule - and there is no other charter company more focused on serving your needs.

Our private jet charter quote form makes planning your trip easy. Fill out it today and one of our sales directors will get you to your destination quickly with a competitive rate on a high-quality, certified aircraft. You can also call us at 866.835.9487 to get started right away.

*06.04.2010*

The summer travel season has officially started – now that we’ve made it through Memorial Day weekend and are just beginning the month of June. Children are out of school for the summer and families are headed to their summer vacation destinations. For others, business travel still continues no matter how nice the weather is outside. During the next few busy travel months, air travel can often become stressful and difficult when flying commercially. Not only are the airports congested and many flights often delayed, the top five airlines in the United States just announced this week that they will be adding peak air travel surcharges to their ticket prices. This new increase, combined with the fact that many commercial airlines are limited in the amount of flights to certain destinations, can leave many summer travelers looking for an alternative solution.

This summer when you are trying to reach your destination spot, consider flying privately. Whether you’re headed to the Hamptons, Nantucket, or abroad, with a private jet charter, your summer holiday can begin stress free from the minute you leave your home, not just when your plane lands. Or envision your next business trip on a private aircraft, allowing you to get some extra rest or finish up last minute paperwork in a quiet, private cabin. Unlike a crowded commercial flight during peak travel months, you can enjoy the journey as well as the destination. At PrivateJets.com, our company offers a robust capability to deliver flawless service even for flights at peak times or to/from the most popular airports, led by a 24/7 Command Center staffed with aviation professionals. With access to Sentient Jet’s carefully certified network of private jets strategically located in key markets, we can service many itineraries with little or even no positioning costs.

Our online private jet charter quote form makes planning your trip easy. Fill out it today and one of our sales directors will get you to your summer destination quickly with a competitive rate on a high-quality, certified aircraft. You can also call us at 866.835.9487 to get started right away.