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UK and Europe private jet charter is on the increase. Since the Covid-19 pandemic many people have discovered the benefits of flying privately and continue to do so today.
There are a number of reasons to charter a jet, and here at Intelli.Jet we understand those reasons and tailor the aircraft to the specific requirements of the client. No detail is too small - if it matters to you, it matters to us.
As with many things, at certain times of the year and for certain special events, availability can be low, which means prices are high.
Therefore, Intelli.Jet recommends you book your aircraft between 2-4 months in advance to ensure you get the preferred dates and ideal aircraft for your trip. The longer you leave it, the lower availability becomes, and the more expensive the available options may be.
Let Me Introduce Myself
My name is Paul Turner, & I'm the founder and CEO of Intelli.Jet.
The company was launched in April 2023 because I wanted to create a private jet charter brokerage business that is client focused, and able to respond quickly with efficiency and professionalism.
Since the age of 9 (I'm now in my 50's), I became fascinated with the aviation world. Even today I recall the times during my school holidays when my Father would take me to my local airport for the day, just to watch the aircraft. He'd drop me at Birmingham usually, unless he was due to go to his head office, in which case a day at Manchester would be the order of the day.
Today, aviation plays an even greater part in my life. I attend airshows, aviation events for networking, and keep abreast of the industry in all it's forms.
That gives you a brief insight into my aviation background, and I look forward to building and maintaining a good working relationship with my fellow brokers, colleagues, clients and operators moving forward.
My working career has seen me predominantly in either the aviation or automotive industries. I've been fortunate enough to work for some of the biggest brands in the industry, VW Audi Group, Mercedes Benz, Maserati / Ferrari, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, to name but a few. Chauffeuring and special event work has allowed me to meet and work with celebrities too!
My aviation career started with a position at Atlantic Airlines, a cargo carrier based out of Coventry, UK. The backbone of the fleet were Lockheed L188 Electra aircraft, some of which still fly today in Canada. My 9 years as an operations officer allowed me to learn how an airline actually works on a day-to-day basis, trouble shooting, dealing with crew, fuel, slot allocation, ATC, ground handling, maintenance, the list goes on.
A further 3 years saw me working from Birmingham, UK. This time for a VIP / Charter operation called Cello Aviation. We had a BAe 146-200, Boeing 737-300 & 400, and these aircraft were used mainly for VIP operations, although the B737-400 was is a 189 seat economy configuration, and as such was suited to short term lease to airlines throughout Europe, most notably TUI Group.
Again, my role as an operations controller was challenging but rewarding, and I learnt so much along the way, especially problem solving and communication skills.
Sadly, neither Atlantic Airlines nor Cello Aviation still exist. Atlantic continues as West Atlantic after a merger with West Air Sweden, and now operates a fleet of Boeing 737-800 freighters.
What you need to know...
A) Empty Leg Flights
Empty legs occur when an aircraft operator has the need to reposition their jet from one airport to another without passengers.
This can happen for a number of reasons, but the main reason is because the jet is inbetween regular (or full) charter paying flights.
Many people believe they can find an empty leg simply by asking for a flight, and saying the words "empty leg" in their request. This is not the case.
An operator will move their jet empty only if it is absolutely necessary.
Something to very much bear in mind however, is that empty legs are NOT guaranteed flights. They should be considered as "stand-by", and the further away in time they are, the less likely they will operate anyway. Operator schedules change frequently, and any change will result in availability of an empty leg void.
B) Shared Flights
Shared flights can happen when a group of friends or colleagues get together and decide to share the cost of a private charter.
If we take an example of a group of 10 people wanting to fly from London to Dubai, sharing a private charter can actually make good financial sense.
Currently, there are around 17 flights a day from London to Dubai with Emirates alone. If one person decides to fly first class, the ticket price is about £5,500 one way. Therefore, if our group of ten people decide to do the same, the total cost for all ten would be £55,000.
A private jet (Challenger 605 for example) will seat ten people, and to fly from London Biggin Hill, at a low demand time of year, would cost roughly £50,000-£60,000 one way, maybe less if you can find the right operator who has a lot of availability. So for our group, considering a private charter actually makes a lot of sense when you factor in things like, it'll depart when you want, not when Emirates says you can, and you can get your own catering arranged, not what's given to you from a menu. You'd also not need to arrive at the departure airport 2-3 hours in advance. Usually a 15-30 minute (or less) check-in is all that's required, and you'd not have to deal with lengthy queues for security or anything like that.
C) Regular, or Full Charter Flights
When you decide to go for a regular charter, you tailor the entire flight to suit yourself.
The departure airport, arrival airport, time of departure, and of course the date, are all decided on by the client.
Generally speaking, you can arrive at the airport to check-in between 10-20 minutes prior to departure (depending on how many of you there are), then it's a simple process of showing your ID (or Passport), getting your luggage scanned, and then time for a coffee, glass of champagne, or whatever else is on offer at the FBO.
Once the aircraft is ready to board, most often the crew will come and introduce themselves to you, and escort you out to the aircraft. You climb on board, settle down, fasten your seatbelt, the door closes and off you go. It's that easy.
D) What's an "FBO"?
Put simply, an "FBO" is a "Fixed Base Operator".
When you fly private, one place you always avoid is the main airport terminal building. You fly from an FBO, or if there isn't one at the particular airport, you'll use the "GAT" or "General Aviation Terminal".
The main purpose of the FBO is to ensure the people flying are the ones who are supposed to be flying, they make sure you get on the correct aircraft, they check your ID upon check-in, scan the luggage, and then offer you drinks, snacks, or something to read etc.
If you're concerned about not knowing where the FBO you need is located (many airports have more than one), then don't.
Prior to your flight, usually between 24-48hrs prior to departure, you'll receive a document called a "Flight Brief" from either your broker, or the operator. This document will give you all the information you'll need to find the FBO, gain entry, the names of the crew, your aircraft type and tail number, as well as the flight number if one has been assigned. It'll also state any specific catering you've requested, or special requests. FBO's also offer free parking so no need to worry about where to leave your car.
More Questions?
If you still have questions please feel free to send me an email and ask. I'm more than happy to answer any concerns you might have. Just get in touch by clicking the button below. Many thanks.
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Intelli.Jet acts solely in the capacity of an air charter broker and is not a direct air carrier, air operator, or an air transportation provider. Intelli.Jet does not own, lease, or operate any aircraft and does not maintain operational control of flights. All air transportation services are provided by properly licensed and certified third-party air carriers.
For flights originating in or destined for the United States, all air carriers are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135 or other applicable regulations. For flights within the European Union or the European Economic Area, all carriers hold a valid Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by a competent civil aviation authority under EASA or national standards. For other jurisdictions, all carriers are duly authorized under the applicable aviation laws and regulations of the relevant state.
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