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Photo Images Courtesy of Aviation CharterWhat’s the first thing that enters your mind whenever someone mentions “private jet travel?” In all likelihood, hearing talk about chartering a private jet conjures images of dollar signs in your eyes. After all, private jet charter services have long had a reputation for being accessible only to the wealthy. While flying by private jet can be expensive, it’s not true that only the rich can afford it. It’s even possible for flying private to cost less than flying commercial. In any case, let’s take a closer look at private jet travel’s pros and cons,…

Schubach AviationWith the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic irrevocably changing what it means – and looks like – to fly commercial, incentives for choosing private jet travel have never been higher. And respected Carlsbad-based charter operator and aircraft management company, Schubach Aviation, has been perfectly poised to meet this growing demand. Based at McClellan-Palomar Airport, Schubach has been a Southern California “jet-setter” go-to for almost thirty years – it’s fleet of 12 charter aircraft regularly whisking passengers away to destinations like Palm Springs, West Palm Beach, Paris, and London President and CEO Kimberly Herrell, who acquired the company from founder Henry Schubach just six weeks before Covid-19 hit, shared that…

Jill WeinleinUnited has flown more than 1,000 medical volunteers for free; donated 170,000 pounds of food; used their fleet to get close to 20,000 stranded people home; and transport medical supplies to the places that need them the most.  The airline company is passionate about connecting the world safely, and ensuring that passengers and employees stay safe at the airport, before takeoff and after landing. The airline is working closely with international and U.S. agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to protect the well-being of each customer and employee. They are implementing the most up-to-date recommendations regarding…

Aman Private Jet PhotosThe ongoing uncertainty surrounding the escalating novel Coronavirus outbreak and contagion has shaken the aviation industry. According to a recent Magellan Jets e-mail communication, demand for April 2020 is off 60% from what it was in 2019, all driven by the nationwide commitment to self-quarantine.  The most recent research about Coronavirus issues relating to UHNW private jet consumers are presented in the recent results of the Private Jet Cards Comparisons Survey. Doug Gollan, travel and luxury lifestyle journalist and media executive, has built a digital media and consulting company focused on private aviation users. His weekly e-newsletter…

Operating costs and overall flexibility are just two of many variables that should play a factor before deciding. Owning a private jet might be perceived as the ultimate success story for business people or professional athletes, but truth to be told, it comes at a very high price. Buying an aircraft is just the first step in a long process, as owners still need to invest in a crew, maintenance and insurance (more to come regarding costs). The previous is the reason why chartering, instead of owning, is a common trend within potential private jet users, whether large corporations, celebrities…

[embedded content]Powered by compact jet engines, the carbon fiber wing is capable of hitting speeds up to 253 mph, with a maximum distance of 31 miles, a maximum altitude of over 20,000 feet, and max flight duration of 13 minutes. Jetman pilot Vince Reffet recently took the craft for a spin in Dubai, hitting an average speed of 149 mph and altitudes over a mile high. The Jetwing remains in development, with the ultimate goal of helping individuals experience the world like never before.

Courtesy of United AirlinesFlying on one of the premium cabin United Polaris jets is a new level of luxury travel experiences from the lounge to arrival. The new United Polaris Lounges are currently available at Chicago O’Hare, Houston Intercontinental, Los Angeles, New York/Newark and San Francisco for first and business class international flights. Additional United Polaris lounges are opening soon at Washington Dulles, Hong Kong, London Heathrow and Tokyo Narita. United’s Boeing 777-300s airplanes are the first airplanes to debut the new Polaris product and they are adding more than 1,600 United Polaris® business class and United First® seats to nearly…