5 Reasons Businesses & Families Prefer To Charter
Elite Air's Customers Offer Their Top Reasons For Chartering Private Aircraft
Time & Convenience | Flexibility | Safety | Privacy & Other Accommodations | Luxury & Quality of Service
Time & Convenience
Time is money, but it’s also about quality of life. Traditional commercial travel involves lots of time inside airports: arrival 90 minutes prior to departure, at the gate 30 minutes before takeoff, lines at baggage check, security, and boarding. Then there are the mechanical problems, weather issues, and other delays, not to mention connecting flights and driving to your actual destination. Whether it's a business trip or vacation travel, the hours could be spent furthering your corporate interests or sightseeing with your family.
Chartering private aircraft allows you to arrive at the airport when you want—even minutes before your departure—without having to bother with security. And, you can arrive closer to your intended destination by flying into one of 5,000 small U.S. airports or tens of thousands of destinations globally.
"There is no question flying privately is a whole lot more convenient than going commercially, and it lets you get places you otherwise can’t." — Blaine Sweatt, Elite Air charter customer.
Flexibility
In a fast-paced world where schedules are in a constant state of constant flux, flexibility is vital. Business travelers and vacationers often need to make last minute itinerary changes. But even for first class travelers, commercial airlines are inflexible—the airplane is not going to wait for an unscheduled doctor's visit or for your team to finish an important proposal.
Elite Air client Gary Damkoehler and his family wanted to travel to Agra, India, but the trip was almost canceled because the city didn’t have a commercial airport. Fortunately, a small airport made an exception. “They opened the terminal just for us.”
When you charter a flight, the aircraft is yours. You can stay an extra day at a vacation house, let business meetings run overtime—all without worrying about missing or changing flights.
Safety
Elite Air boasts the highest possible safety rating issued by ARGUS International: Platinum. What does a Platinum rating mean? ARGUS audits the charter operation, pilots, and aircraft and reviews all relevant records, including incident reports. Operators with a safety history equal to or better than their competitors earn an ARGUS Gold Rating. Through an additional on-site operational audit, the operator can achieve the highest accreditation available through an independent, unbiased third party: ARGUS Platinum. Elite Air's Platinum rating reveals to its charter customers that the company is a world-class aviation leader, particularly when it comes to safety.
Privacy & Other Accommodations
Privacy is a valued commodity for all of Elite Air's guests. Customers who desire anonymity during travel and corporate teams discussing confidential information can rest assured all of Elite Air’s crews and dispatchers are bound by law not to divulge their information. In addition to privacy, Elite Air simplifies travel by accommodating travelers with pets or unusual baggage.
Luxury & Quality Of Service
Time, convenience, flexibility, safety, privacy—these are all luxuries not available when flying commercial airlines, even in business class.
But the luxury of private air travel goes further. First, there's comfort. Even on Elite Air's smaller aircraft, seat size and leg room are unrivaled. Midsize and heavy aircraft offer ample room to walk around or recline on sofa-style seating. Seating can often be converted into fully flat beds for long trips or late-night travel. Elite Air offers the finest food and beverage service available, making accommodations for special dietary needs whenever necessary.
Every customer is unique, and your Elite Air flight crew members recognize your individuality. They are trained and prepared to meet your onboard needs, however unique they may be.