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Another new dimension in the world of private flying is in-flight catering.

It is not enough that passengers are served with hot entrees during their flight. They are now given a wide variety of choices that are very global. The menu provided for the discriminating taste of the passengers comprised of a large selection of local and international dishes. Some of them, you never thought that you can order during the flight.

It has been a running joke in every airplane scene in movies or TV that airline food is horrendous. This scene will never have the chance of happening in a private jet whose in-flight catering are handled by experts in that field. There are companies out there who specialize in providing catering services to those who are in the move. Try and take a peek on the menu of the following sites:

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http://www.corporate-catering-zurich.com/en/index.php

http://www.airfarecatering.com/menus.html

http://www.121inflight.com/

The food either Gourmet or traditional home-cooked like meals are prepared by professionals who has so many years of jet plane food experience under their belt. You may even arrange for a favorite famous chef to prepare the meals you want.

With private jets sky is really the only limit.

Despite the economy slump and some airline cuts that the aviation industry has been experiencing these days due to the fuel price increase. The rich are still on a spending mood.

Luxury vacation programs are still up for grabs. American Express exclusive card members were offered of a one-of-a-kind vacation getaway. It cost each cardholder two thousand short of a USD$100T.

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It has been one of luxurious adventure to different exotic and beautiful places in the different continents in the world via a VIP-configured Boeing Business Jet that can carry 52 passengers in very comfortable surroundings. This unique travel journey was offered last year by travel connoisseur Abercrombie and Kent, Inc. It was such a hit so that this year they added more similar luxurious travel package.

Recently, a 16-day travel package is being offered by the agency called Our Personal Guest in New York. This was designed for an avid photographer philanthropist. The itinerary will need private flying via turboprop but the greatest come on for the trip was it will be accompanied by one of the top National Georgraphic photographer when they go to a private safari. This experience will cost the traveler a USD$100,000.00

The only way one can travel and reach so many exotic places in the world in a limited time is thru private jets. What could have taken several months to achieve can be compressed into just a few weeks travel.

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Not everyone is gifted with so much time on his or her side. Most careers now demand so much time and so vacation leaves are hard to get even if you yourself own your own company.

The decision to charter an aircraft or join in private jet expeditions are the best way to ensure yourself that you will enjoy the vacation you plan so hard to schedule. You have the capability of traveling direct from one destination to another and have the aircraft flight schedule fitted to your own preference, No rushing off at night to get to the airport. You can always travel during the day.

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One company who specializes in luxury expeditions by private jets is offering to aviation enthusiasts the chance to see Eastern Europe in style. TCS have arranged a journey that will take each traveler in 13 cities starting from Budapest to Krakow in Poland.

Be amazed of the different culture and treasures that these unique cities offer. Ancient towns, underground chapels, serene untouched lakes, spectacular landscapes which you don’t often see even in television as these places are largely still unknown to most of the Western travelers.

A private, VIP-configured Boeing 757 will be the official mode of transport for this adventure. It can fly direct and can land on the any airport that can take its size. Boarding a private jet gives its passengers all the special privileges that no commercial airliner can give. Everything will be arranged by TCS even the Customs and Immigration formalities and the handling of the luggages.

A crew of three pilots, 9 in-flight attendants, two engineers, a physician, an airport liaison officer and a chef will be accompanying the passengers during the whole adventure making sure that all the travelers will be secured, comfortable and hassle free.

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Online booking is quite a necessity these days. If you are a frequent Internet user, you can notice several travel agency ads in a lot of websites and there is the emergence of travel search engines as well.

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It may sound as if it will make the job of choosing the best possible price quote easier but sometimes if you do not know how to search for it, it is rather time-consuming as well. It is, of course, better than going through the phone directory or physically visiting all the travel agencies around your area. What I am pointing at is that you have to be aware that there are hundred of sites in the Internet and half of them are just the middleman or the third party agent.

You really have to go to the main source of the services offered.  Most of these aircraft companies may it be for private jets or commercial airliner can offer you fares and packages that are lower than those offered in travel agencies. The difference lies only in the additional perks and services that these travel agencies are giving, that is if they are offering some.

Basically, when it just goes down to the fare itself, it gets more expensive if you go directly to travel agencies. Do not be misled with their websites claim that they have the most economical or lowest fee. Try searching for a price quote directly from the aircraft company and another from a travel agency and you would get different price quotes.

One more important difference is that many aircraft carriers do not give all the possible flying options they have to the third-party sites. This means that even if you get similar price quotes from both companies; you will not get the same available seats options or aircraft choices. These aircraft companies will make sure even if they are associated with different travel agencies, they want to maintain a certain service that only they can provide.

Go directly to the main source of services to get the best possible deal.

Looking for a unique way to spend romantic weekend with your partner? It could be an anniversary, a birthday gift, a Valentine’s Day celebration or just a date to impress the love of your life.  There is no better way to do it but via private jets.

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One main benefit of flying private is that the only other people onboard with you are the flight crew. You can even make arrangements for your flight to be undisturbed. Most of this private jet companies offers a confidentiality clause in their contracts.

You also get to avoid the annoying long queue’s in the baggage and security counters and that will give you more quality time with your partner plus you are immune to delayed flights and cancellations that commercial flights are usually laden with. Not to mention the increasing stats they have for baggage lost.

You can orchestrate your romantic getaway with more precision because you get to choose what airport you want to land in. You have more aircraft options to choose from. Some cabins are much spacious that you can arrange for a romantic environment and it can be achieved effortlessly. Enjoy the sunset or sunrise while sipping champagne while on your way to the most romantic place of your choice, Paris or Venice perhaps.

Nothing can be more private than a private jet.

One way of traveling via private jets with a world-class service without purchasing the aircraft by whole or through fractional ownership is by acquiring a card membership.

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Members will be immune to uncomplicated airport business procedures but with an affordable price than entering into a fractional ownership that is usually laden with hidden costs. A member also will never have to deal with maintenance expenses and crew arrangement. Everything will already be taken cared of and the member’s only duty is to choose from the options that are offered to them. 

Private companies even categorized the kind of membership one can enrolled into. It depends on the flying hours one usually spends in a year. That way no wasting of money and one can fully benefit with the type of card they have. Some even offer additional users or an extension for the card privileges. 

Once enrolled in a private jet card membership, one can enjoy the 24/7 accesses to the aircraft services that the company provides. Choose the type of aircraft, schedule the itinerary, arrange for the in-flight entertainment system or business equipment you want installed and choose the airport you want to land in.  

It is a cost-effective wise alternative way of flying first class without the complexities of commercial flights. Some even offer additional users or an extension for the card privileges.

Not every aircraft company will offer you the same benefits so when booking your flight make sure you go for that extra mile that these companies professed doing in each of their flight.

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It is during the consultation phase that you get to ask for it. When choosing the type of aircraft you like to travel with, make sure you tell them what kind of onboard entertainment you want to have. If you are into movies, give them the specifics so you’ll be guaranteed of the right kind of movies you want to watch. That also goes for the music you want and the reading materials you prefer to read during the flight.

If you are traveling with your whole staff and you’d like to have meetings and in-flight discussions then tell them about it so they can arrange a virtual boardroom in the sky complete with the necessary office equipment in the plane and if you need privacy, inform them ahead of time so that it will be treated with full confidentiality.

They also offer a culinary scrumptious experience. If you are adventurous, then let them surprise you but if you have your own preference, let them know so that they will be able to serve you what you really want. They can make arrangements with your favorite restaurant or your chef.

They can also offer you their help with your hotel bookings. Most aircraft companies do have a special arrangement with different hotels around the world. The best thing about these private jet companies is that you can make arrangements within four hours of notice, some even less.

So, next time you fly, scrap the idea of commercial flights, even if its first or business class because it won’t immune you to delayed flights and lost luggage’s.

As more and more travelers are opting for flying via private jets, another aircraft company, SkyBridge Private Air is offering one-way flights service called “One-Way-Ok”. No short or long-term ownership arrangement or membership fee.

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Most companies will make those who wants a one-way flight pay for a round-trip fee and this makes it more expensive for the travelers. SkyBridge will change all that by offering this new program. They are giving the flying enthusiasts the choice of one-way flight without paying for a roundtrip fare and they even offer a 15% for those who will booked their return trip with them. The customers are even given info when there is an availability of a seat or flight.

For those who cannot afford the fractional ownership option or other membership programs but still wants to somehow access some of the benefits of flying private, this program is the best option that travelers can get for themselves. SkyBridge is offering one of the most, if not, the most economical one-way travel.

SkyBridge Private Air is one of the leading charter brokerage in the U.S. They offer a variety of aircrafts and all flights are available in all of those aircrafts. To get more info regarding their services, click here.

There are a lot of Private Jet programs that aircraft companies are offering to the flying enthusiasts.  One of the best out there is the Design Your Day option.

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It’s the best way to travel.  Fly non-stop without going through busy, long queues and connections.

You get to make all the decisions for the whole flight. You will be given a Boeing 757 for the trip so its capabilities will give you plenty of choices that commercial flights cannot. You can decide where to go, when to go and what to bring.

Everything will be focused on what you need and want. Just imagine the huge size of a 757 jet. All of it will be for your own comfortability and convenience. One cabin attendant will be on hand for every 12 passengers.  You will find a bar full of your favorite brand, as they will ask you beforehand on your favorite beverages. They have an arrangement with Sony and they will be providing you with travel electronics gadgets during the flight.

You can avail of this exclusive jet program at Abercrombie & Kent. Check their site.

Customers for Private Jets are Recession proof and Jet Charter companies as well. Despite the US economy downturn Charter air flights soar to new hights as reported by Blue Star Jets. The company happily posted their most profitable month ever on customers for private jets (46% increase on the month, and 27% increase on the year).

While other seem to stumble and went into agreement with news about the poor economy Blue Star Jets flys above the noise and laughs all the way to the bank.

That companies that cater to the affluent are currently striving is actually no news to me. As a publisher of a luxury lifestyle magazine I have quite some insight into some inner workings.

It is actually very simple: People who have money, have money and could not care less about the economie. Therefore Private charter air flights have seen a spectacluar growth in the last year and the first months of this year.

The lack of service offered from usual airline also helps here. It is often actually cheaper to just charter a jet and get on with your business intead of waiting in line and admiring the screens with cancelled flights.

While outright buying a private jet is nice, but somewhat harsh on your cash. If you charter a private jet you actually enjoy the same prestige as if you shelled out a few millions for your own bomber.

Wealthy families and individuals realized that delays and cancellations can’t be swayed with a first class ticket and turned to charter air flights last year. Some of these customers are taking advantage of private jet shared rides, one ways, and special routes that can be had for some nice discounts.

“We have never seen as many families get together to share a private jet than we did over the ‘07 holidays. People are finding ways to make private jet charters affordable. Going commercial has become way too unpredictable for the first-class traveler.” Ricky Sitomer, CEO, Blue Star Jets.

Charters air flights’ recent boom has also helped major jet manufacturers like Gulfstream, Cessna, Bombardier to sell more vessels. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association reports that worldwide business jet deliveries rose 28.4 per cent in 2006 to a record of 1,138 in 2007 from 886 in the previous year.

You can find more information on Blue Star Jets on their website.