For most people chartering a private jet is not that common. It all sounds very glamorous and tempting, but who typically charters a Private Jet? Why would someone charter a corporate jet if they can fly at a much lower price with a first class service on a scheduled airline?
Beware! Chartering a Jet is not restricted to the rich and famous only! In fact, most of the rich and famous will probably own their own jet anyways and don’t need to charter unless their own aircraft is undergoing maintenance or has technical problems. Below you will find some examples of profiles of people that charter executive aircraft regularly in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Far East;
CEO’s and Entrepreneurs
For example, a board of directors may require to conduct site visits in several different countries in a short time frame; in such case Chartering an aircraft will provide them with flexibility in their schedule.
VIP’s, Artists and Sportsmen
This profile generally seeks the exclusivity of chartering as well as the anonymity. In fact at most airports, when you charter an aircraft, you use a private Executive Jet Terminal and not the regular passenger terminal
Royalty and Royal Families
Royal families will often charter aircraft for exclusivity during their summer holidays; if they do not have an aircraft of their own, they will charter a heavy jet and bring along their families as well
High Net worth Individuals & Private Individuals
High Net worth Individuals charter quite often and also seek exclusivity as well as saving time and avoiding big hubs during their journey.
Government officials
Particularly in the Middle East and Africa regions, government officials travel more and more by Private Jet. Although certain governments will have their own fleets, ministries, embassies and other similar entities will occasionally charter a corporate jet in order to save time, and ensure complete anonymity.
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