Charter a private jet for the Christmas holidays

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If you need a larger aircraft for a group charter this Christmas, we have extensive experience in arranging commercial-sized planes for bigger groups. Our dedicated Flight Services team can also personalize your charter to ensure your brand is front and center at the airport and on board the aircraft.

The benefits of chartering a private jet for the Christmas holidays

The US Department of Transportation recorded over 31,000 canceled flights in December 2022, more than half of which occurred in the five days around Christmas. Delays were also an issue, affecting more than 25% of all flights that month.

A private jet charter is a more luxurious alternative to the stress and disruption associated with scheduled flights. Here are five other key reasons why you should choose a private jet charter over a scheduled service this Christmas.

1. Time-saving and flexibility

Private jet flyers don’t have to deal with the long check-in lines and security checks associated with scheduled flight travel. Private jets often make use of smaller private terminals known as FBOs (fixed base operators), which allow passengers to arrive closer to their departure time and enjoy a stress-free experience at the airport.

Additionally, take-off slots are more flexible and can be worked around your schedule. If you need to make a last-minute change, your dedicated private charter account manager can liaise with the crew and pilots to alter your departure time.

2. Privacy and comfort

Private jet travel offers unparalleled levels of privacy and comfort. Passengers have the entire cabin to themselves or their group, ensuring a secluded environment. When chartering, your private jet is selected to match your requirements, with an interior designed for relaxation, work or entertainment. Luxurious amenities, spacious seating and personalized service also contribute to an unforgettable inflight experience.

3. Productivity

With work over the festive period often continuing until Christmas Eve, being productive while traveling can be crucial in meeting those holiday deadlines. Private jets are ideal for business travel, with onboard Wi-Fi allowing passengers to conduct meetings, make confidential phone calls and focus uninterrupted.

4. Personalization

A private jet charter is a highly personalized experience. As well as choosing the best jet for your specific needs, you can select bespoke catering and in-flight entertainment, as well as taking control of the cabin’s temperature and ambiance. Your private jet account manager will go the extra mile to fulfil special requests, ensuring the flight fits all your preferences.

5. Direct access to remote locations

Private jets often have access to a wider range of airports, including smaller regional or private airfields not accessible by scheduled airliners. This means you can land closer to your intended destination, minimizing the need for connecting flights and ground transportation, saving both time and hassle.

Popular private jets to charter in the USA

With 39% of the world’s millionaires residing in North America, it’s little wonder the country has the biggest private jet market and the highest concentration of private jets to choose from. But out of the 9,000 taking off every day, what are America’s most popular private jets? Using our own data, we’ve compiled the most sought-after private jets to charter in the USA.

Bombardier Learjet 60

Impressive fuel-efficiency and NASA technology make the Bombardier Learjet 60 a competitively priced midsize charter jet. But it’s not just these factors that make it so popular. The Learjet’s spacious cabin seats up to eight passengers and is ideal for both work and relaxation, while the aircraft has a comparatively large baggage hold for its size.

Beechcraft King Air 200

Part of the most popular turboprop family ever made, the Beechcraft King Air 200 excels in all regions and environments thanks to its versatility and robust airframe. Despite being known as a rugged “go anywhere, go anytime” aircraft, its cabin is extremely comfortable and spacious for a turboprop. Seating up to eight passengers if the lavatory is used as an extra seat, the King Air 200 is often used for short hops between neighbouring states.

Cessna Citation X

With a top speed of Mach 0.9, it’s little wonder the Cessna Citation X is one of the USA’s favorite private jets to charter. It can fly from New York to Los Angeles almost an hour faster than other super-midsize jets – perfect if you’re rushing home for Christmas! The eight-seat cabin typically features two club suites separated by fold-away tables for working and dining, while luggage is stored in a heated, pressurized baggage compartment.

Gulfstream IV

Gulfstream has long been a trusted name in aviation and the Gulfstream IV (also known as the G-IV or GIV) is one of the brand’s most popular aircraft. Buyers were able to completely customize the interior, so there’s a variety of layouts for charter customers to choose from, most with up to 14 seats. With a range of around 4,500 miles and space in the hold for 19 suitcases, it’s often chartered by groups flying long distances across the US and beyond.

Hawker 800XP

Rather than offering one stand-out feature like many of its competitors, the Hawker 800XP strikes a winning balance between availability, fuel economy, climb and cruise performance, interior comfort and takeoff distance. There’s space in the cabin for up to eight passengers, with a three-seat divan in the rear. Its successor, the 800XPi, is similar, but boasts upgraded Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 avionics and a new interior and cabin management system.

If you’re planning to travel around the holidays and want to avoid the stress associated with scheduled flights, contact one of our charter specialists to book your private jet charter. With unrivalled access to thousands of aircraft around the US, we’ll ensure the aircraft you charter mirrors your preferences and unique requirements.