Business Travel Trends – Why Businesses Are Ditching Commercial Flights

While the digital age has reduced the need for business travel, it hasn’t cut it out completely. There are many reasons you or your employees may find yourself having to catch a flight to another country. What’s interesting is that many companies and business travellers are choosing to ditch commercial flights, opting instead for a private jet experience. It’s not just the comfort that sets these private flights apart. Find out below why more businesses than ever before are choosing to fly privately.

Saving you time and money

Initially, it’s easy to think a private jet would cost substantially more than a commercial flight. The truth is, while the cost of booking a private flight is a lot higher, it can provide more long-term cost-saving benefits. For example, there’s no queues at the airport to worry about, you often won’t have to travel as far to get to the private airline and you’ll get to your chosen destination much faster.

Recent statistics released by VistaJet International Limited, show entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals take private flights due to the amount of time it saves them.

Travellers find they are more productive on private flights

A study carried out back in 2009 by the National Business Aviation Association found that 20% of those surveyed claimed they were more productive when flying privately, able to get a lot more done due to the quieter atmosphere. So if you like to work while you travel, a private jet is definitely the way to go.

A more comfortable, relaxing trip

Of course, comfort is still a huge factor in deciding whether to take a commercial or private flight. Private jets are furnished to the very highest standard, offering luxury that you just don’t get on a commercial flight. It’s also a lot more relaxing to travel privately. Not only is it time consuming having to fight the queues at airports, it’s also incredibly stressful. The last thing you need when you’re heading out on a business trip is to arrive completely stressed.

Overall it’s not hard to see why businesses are choosing to ditch commercial flights in favour of more luxurious private jets. If you can afford it, the benefits are fantastic. It’s also possible to build up a relationship with a private airline, enabling you to benefit from discounts and the ability to negotiate better deals for frequent travel. 2015 was VistaJet most successful year, with the trend only likely to increase in coming years.

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