What in the world is going on here?  I just saw a news report of a 95 year old, CANCER-STRICKEN, woman with tubes in her nose being forced to remove her adult diaper for TSA to pat her down?  She was traveling to Michigan to spend her last days with her family and this is  how she is treated… REALLY???  If that were my mother I would have been arrested for screaming at the top of my lungs; you know TSA will have you arrested for just about anything these days!

One of our employees flew commercial the other day and was unaware that even your first piece of checked luggage costs you $25.  Then the airline broke her bag.  She didn’t want to cause a stink, as the bag wasn’t brand new or anything but then when she was returning (departing from one of the smallest commercial airports in North America) she was told that she was too late to check her bag they broke.  The agent explained to her that she would’ve had to arrived 60 minutes prior to departure and it was currently 57 minutes prior to departure… YES SHE WAS 3 MINUTES LATE!  Again, this is an airport that has 1 flight out each day and we know very well that they could have checked her bag.  Again, she opted to not cause a stink.  She had to carry her bag around a larger airport where she changed aircraft but she still didn’t complain.  I think she should have – first you charge for the bag, then you break it and then refuse to check it because she is 3 minutes late and then she has to carry it around a huge international airport (when they broke the bag it stopped rolling) and then she can’t find an agent to make a claim on her bag so when she cannot lug it around looking for an agent any longer she finally resigns that she will have to fix her own bag!

OH! BUT LET ME GUESS – THE COMMERCIAL CARRIERS ARE RAISING THEIR PRICES AGAIN???

DID ANYONE HEAR ABOUT THE GAZILLIONS OF DOLLARS THE COMMERCIAL CARRIER MADE FROM CHARGING FOR BAGS LAST YEAR – YES! IT WAS IN THE BILLIONS!

WAIT!  SPIRIT AIRLINES IS GOING TO START CHARGING YOU TO PRINT YOUR BOARDING PASS FOR YOU –  YOU’D BETTER PRINT IT AT HOME.  I BELIEVE IT IS ALSO SPIRIT WHO CHARGES FOR CARRY-ON BAGS TOO!  UM – WE ARE TRAVELING FAR ENOUGH TO HAVE TO FLY INSTEAD OF DRIVE AND YOU DON’T THINK WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A BAG OR TWO?  IF WE DON’T TAKE A SHOWER OR CHANGE OUR CLOTHES THE WHOLE TIME WE ARE ON VACATION BECAUSE WE DIDN’T WANT TO DEAL WITH ALL YOUR RETARDED FEES THEN I SUPPOSE YOU WILL DENY US BOARDING YOUR AIRCRAFT TOO?

Forget the drama – inquire about charter flights!

Here is a partial list of currently available one-ways.  We have a ton more; certainly too many to post here.  Please contact Exquisite Air Charter for your aircraft charter itinerary.

It happened again – a near disastrous event on-board a commercial flight – Northwest flight 253 on Christmas Day.  Not only is it tremendously scary to fly with so many other passengers that you know absolutely nothing about but, on top of the safety issues, it is becoming more and more inconvenient.  Private aviation critics have argued that the expense of flying by private jet is without warrant but Exquisite Air Charter begs to differ, as we know that a safe return to your family has no price tag.  Furthermore, we offer many options to make private jet charter very affordable!

Private Jet Connections

One of the ways we are helping our clients make private jet charter affordable is through our new forum website Private Jet Connections.  There you can connect with other private charter customers and perhaps even share a plane.  Visit our brand new forum site at http://www.privatejetconnections.com

How Much Does It Cost?

Not sure what it costs to charter ?  We offer an INSTANT on-line quoting system for your convenience.  Pricing and aircraft options are provided right on our website.  If you are interested in one or more of the options provided simply submit your request and we will follow up with a quote.  Once you confirm the trip, you will work with your own personal, Exquisite Air Charter, concierge to make sure that you have the convenient, hassle-free travel experience you deserve – complete with every amenity imaginable and WITHOUT the TSA hassles at commercial airports.  Get your free quote today at http://www.exquisiteaircharter.com – the quoting tool appears in the left hand column on every page.  You don’t have to provide any personal information to recieve instant pricing and aircraft options.

New and Inconvenient Commercial Flight Rules

After the Christmas Day scare the commercial airlines, commercial airport terminals and the TSA wasted no time in imposing new rules, procedures and protocols.  Almost all of them are guaranteed to make your next trip to a commercial airport and your next commercial flight experience even worse than you’ve already experienced but did you know that most technology being used at commercial airport security screening checkpoints is not able to recognize PETN or other chemical explosives.  What’s even worse is after Richard Reid’s incident with the attempted shoe bombing, we were all then required to take off our shoes and put them on the conveyor belt. Sounds good, except we’ve already concluded that most of those machines can’t recognize chemical explosives.

Here’s a little more information:

For all U.S.-bound aircraft originating in a foreign country (this also includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands):

• Passengers will not be able to leave their seat approximately one hour prior to landing (this includes trips to the restroom).
• There will be no PA announcements regarding the position of the aircraft or landing announcements.
• You will be allowed only one carry-on item and you cannot access it during the one-hour period prior to landing. This also includes magazines, newspapers, books and personal electronic devices.
• All pillows and blankets will be collected one hour prior to landing. Flight crews are being told to stow the blankets and pillows in the galleys and not in the overhead compartments.
• All on board in-flight entertainment systems will be disabled (these are the systems that usually show the electronic map on the screens and the aircraft position).

Proving Private Jet Charter to be cost efficient:

Accessing communities with little or no airline service.
Business aviation serves ten times the number of communities (more than 5,000 airports) served by commercial airlines (about 500 airports) This means business aviation can allow companies to locate plants or facilities in small towns or rural communities with little or no commercial airline service. Since nearly 100 communities have lost airline service in the past year, this is important.

Reaching multiple destinations quickly and efficiently.
Companies that need to reach multiple destinations in a single day may elect to use business aviation, because that type of mission could be hard or impossible to complete with other modes of transportation.

Supporting the travel needs of many types of company employees.
An NBAA survey revealed that 72% of passengers aboard business airplanes are non-executive employees. Companies often send teams of employees to a given destination because it is the most cost-effective means of transport.

Moving equipment.
When companies need to immediately move sensitive or critical equipment, business aviation is often the best solution.

Ensuring flexibility.
Business people don’t always know in advance where or when opportunities will present themselves.  In today’s business environment, companies need to be nimble enough to move quickly.  Business aviation provides flexibility for companies that need to ensure employees can respond to changing demands and circumstances.

Increasing employee productivity and providing security.
Business aviation is a productivity tool – when traveling aboard business aircraft, employees can meet, plan and work en route. Business aviation also allows employees to discuss proprietary information in a secure environment and without fear of eavesdropping, industrial espionage or physical threat.

Keeping in contact.
Many aircraft have technologies that allow employees to remain in communication throughout the duration of their flight. This can be critical for companies managing a rapidly changing situation.

Providing a return to shareholders.
Studies have found that businesses which use business aviation as a solution to some of their transportation challenges return more to shareholders than companies in the same industry that do not utilize business aviation.

Schedule Predictability.
Over 3 percent of all commercial airline flights are cancelled.  Nearly one quarter are delayed. Today, because of record load factors on commercial airlines, if your flight is cancelled or a delay causes you to miss your connection, the odds of you getting on the next flight are significantly reduced. When the future of a company and its employees is dependent upon you arriving on time, business aviation is an important tool.

A Private Jet Charter? Are you serious?

Private charter jets often offer amenities that are not found on public airlines. Although it may sound expensive to charter a private jet, there are many benefits that outweigh the cost. Commercial airlines cannot compare to the benefits of private charter jets, especially if you fly frequently.

Often, after only one private charter flight, passengers are hooked. They decide that private jets are now their preferred mode of transportation. You can locate a private charter jet through a qualified charter broker – such as Exquisite Air Charter.

Since the price of private charter jets has become more affordable, they have also become more popular. Whether you are booking a private charter jet for business associates, friends or family, there is no better way to commemorate a special occasion.

Generally, commercial airlines have a set number of routes with only one or two connecting cities or countries. Private charter jets have greater flexibility in their routes. If done correctly, private charter jets have the ability to offer less expensive tickets because they operate differently than commercial airlines. Since, when chartering private jets, the entire airplane is booked from the airlines, they are able to offer a discount.

Private charter jets are great for group travel or even for those who want a more private flying encounter. At times, travel firms will incorporate overnight stays at some of the most luxurious hotels. They may also include programs for touring and sightseeing.

Private charter jets are generally more reliable than other ways of getting inexpensive tickets. Often, the closer to the flying date it gets, the cheaper it becomes to book. In order to make their money, the private charter company wants to sell as many tickets as possible. They offer you the ability to fly when and where you want to. All the while, giving you the security and privacy not found on commercial airlines.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  You are probably still full and now it is time to hang the Christmas lights.  We are about to do the same.  What a task!  It’ll be fun and definitely more family time – that’s always a good thing!  I suppose we have it easy since we are forced to use a fake Christmas tree to prevent fires.  Our cats like to climb trees and a real one is a big fire hazard and water spills everywhere (all over the gifts) so we have resigned to accept the fake one and just buy other scented items trying to compensate for that lovely fresh Christmas Tree scent.

Believe it or not – today isn’t too busy of a day of private jet charter for Exquisite Air Charter.  Saturday and Sunday are our busy days.  It’s great to get family to and from their loved ones for the holidays and, of course, we love being busy!

Well, I kept my word and I blogged again today.  I realize I didn’t say anything too interesting.  I kept it short and sweet but check back tomorrow.  I am working on a great (and informative) post.

Have a wonderful day with you family and don’t forget to hang the lights!

Some might thing this is an easy question.  Wrong!  The best private jet for your trip depends on your itinerary, who will be traveling with you, budget and the distance that you are traveling.  Additional things to consider, depending on the area that you are traveling to, could include aircraft performance, runway height, runway distance,weather and specific baggage items that you may want to bring along – such as skis, golf bags, etc… The professionals at Exquisite Air Charter can assist you in choosing the best private jet the next time you are in need of an aircraft charter.  Your experience should be easy, convenient, hassle-free and fun!  Contact our charter department toll-free at (888) EAC-JETS for a free, no obligation, competitive quote.  Exquisite Air Charter can also be emailed at charter@exquisiteaircharter.com or visit our website at www.exquisiteaircharter.com.