A New Level of Private Air Travel Awaits You - Success Magazine

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1 1 of 5 6/22/2007 3:32 PM A New Level of Private Air Travel Awaits You Personal jet providers are enticing time-starved business travelers with aff ordable programs and convenient services to make it worth the cost. Success Staff Enter Your Address Business is all about time and money. this is especially true for business travelers who can t afford to waste valuable time when dealing with the hassles that arise in commercial airports: security checkpoints, long lines, and delayed flights. Such inconveniences hurt your bottom line and can test your patience. However, there is an alternative to commercial flight aggravation private air travel. Thanks to a remarkable growth in private aviation services during the past decade, business travelers are discovering the tremendous advantages in time, efficiency, and productivity offered by using private jets. Today, a variety of affordable options are 1 of 1 prompting small business owners to take a look at private air travel. According to a National Business Travel Association (NBTA) survey, 56.1% of the respondent companies use alternatives to commercial air travel, such as corporate jets, charter flights, fractional jet ownership, or very light jets (VLJs). That compares to 33% who reported using corporate jets or charters in 2004, and 27% in Private air travel offers unparalleled convenience, reasonably-priced rates, and the confidence that your business plans will run efficiently. If you or your company can afford to use private aircraft for your business transportation needs, deciding how you can benefit from private aviation is the first step. The purpose of this special section is to help you assess the advantages of private jet travel and offer a resource guide to a range of private air trave l options. THE BENEFITS OF PRIVATE AIR TRAVEL Flying commercial, you have to arrive at the airport at least two hours early to account for long lines and lengthy security checks. The biggest reason for growth in private air travel is the hassle-free factor, explains NBTA Executive Director and COO Bill Connors. Time is valuable to the business traveler, who can t afford to waste two hours flying each way.

2 2 of 5 6/22/2007 3:32 PM In 2007, the average cost of a first class one-way fare in North America was $772 in January and $773 in February, according to the American Express Business Travel Advisory Services Business Travel Monitor report. If a business traveler who plans to take five first-class commercial airline round trips in one month measures those travel costs to the monthly rate of $7,161 when using a Hawker 400XP provided by NetJets, then private air travel offers a strong value. COMMERCIAL AIRLINE ALTERNATIVE Private aviation gives users total flexibility to access multiple jets and other benefits each program provides. Users are freed from worries over cancelled flights and missed connections. The departure and return time for a private jet are entirely up to you. ACCESS TO AIRPORTS Private aviation has access to more than 5,000 airports throughout the United States. You can fly in and out of smaller airports closer to your home and your destination, and you can avoid all the hassles of major airports. Private aircraft are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can schedule your flight for any time and your plane will be sitting on the tarmac waiting for you. As a value-added service, some fractional and jet card providers also offer high-end concierge services, which handle special requests, from gourmet catering for on-board meals to travel arrangements once you land. PRODUCTIVITY Flying in a private aircraft gives you the luxury of working in comfort and privacy, without interruptions. Past surveys have shown that business travelers are more productive on private aircraft versus traveling commercially. You can arrive at your destination refreshed, ready to accomplish a multi-leg trip in one day that might otherwise take three days. Additionally, if your travel needs demand that you are always flying to and from the same locations and you always return the same day, you might be best served by finding a local operator that you trust and know. SECURITY AND SAFETY Service providers address safety and security concerns by making sure their customers flight plans are kept strictly confidential. The top service providers also follow safety guidelines, including standards for crews and maintenance, required by federal regulations. If you are considering a charter flight from a company, make sure their operation meets the highest industry standards and complies with FAA regulation 135, which is the government s stamp of approval. RESOURCE LIST OF WHO S HOT IN PRIVATE AIR TRAVEL ALPHA FLYING, INC. // WEBSITE // PHONE NUMBER // LOCATION Manchester, NH // FLIGHT PLANS Fractional Aircraft ownership/management // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE 30 // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS East of the Mississippi (including some provinces of Canada), 11 airports of entry in Bahamas // AVERAGE RATES Smallest share size is 1/8th (90 occupied hours per year or 450 hours over 5-year contract term) $476,000 // EXTRA FEES FETs, landing fees, fuel surcharge, leg segment tax, customs // JET CARD None // SUMMARY Alpha Flying features fractional ownership program utilizing fuel efficient, versatile Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, which can land in smaller airstrips than a typical business jet. Planes have fully enclosed lavatory, and offer huge baggage carrying capabilities. BLUESTAR JETS // WEBSITE // PHONE NUMBER JET-TIME // LOCATION New York, NY // FLIGHT PLANS Charter Services (On-demand, with membership), Private Flights // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE Over 4,000 // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Worldwide // AVERAGE RATES Typical flight from New York to Los Angeles one way is $30,000. Rates are generally 40% less than fractional ownership and jet card programs with fractional fleets // EXTRA FEES No extra frees // JET CARD BlueStar Jets SkyCard and SkyCard // SUMMARY As the largest broker of private jets, BlueStar Jets offers services for both business and leisure travelers who prefer to forego fractional ownership. BlueStar provides a full range of jets and even helicopters. Since 2005, BlueStar has been named the most

3 3 of 5 6/22/2007 3:32 PM prestigious jet service by the Luxury Institute. BOMBARDIER FLEXJET // WEBSITE // PHONE NUMBER FLEXJET // LOCATION Richardson, TX // FLIGHT PLANS Fractional Aircraft Ownership, Walk Away Lease // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE 86 Bombardier business jets // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Global (Operations in U.S., Europe, and beyond) // AVERAGE RATES N/A for Fractional Ownership as you just pay a monthly management fee // EXTRA FEES Initial lease payment, monthly management fee, base hourly rate for each hour flown, and a variable Fuel Component Adjustment (FCA) surcharge // JET CARD FlexJet 25 Jet Card // SUMMARY Bombardier FlexJet provides fractional owners with the ability to customdesign travel programs catering to ever changing travel needs. With flexible services such as the ability to upgrade/downgrade jets as necessary or even buying and selling unused hours, clients are in control. FlexJet s exclusive fleet of business jets includes the latest Bombadier Learjet and Challenger models. BOMBARDIER SKYJET // WEBSITE // PHONE NUMBER // LOCATION Dallas, TX // FLIGHT PLANS The Skyjet Card, as well as On-Demand Charter flights // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE Over 100 aircrafts // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Global // AVERAGE RATES Membership prices start at $94,000 for 25 hours on a light jet // EXTRA FEES No extra fees // JET CARD Skyjet Card // SUMMARY Pioneering real-time, online booking for the private jet industry established Bombardier Skyjet as an influential company in the industry. Skyjet offers charter flights at your convenience or through blocks of time with the Skyjet card. With as little as 12 hours notice, you can take your business wherever necessary at a flat hourly rate. ELLEJET AVIATION SERVICES // WEBSITE // PHONE NUMBER ELLE-JET // LOCATION San Diego, Calif.; Miami, Fla.; New York, NY // FLIGHT PLANS On-Demand Charter // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE 3,000+ // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Domestic, International // AVERAGE RATES Starting at $1,800 an hour //EXTRA FEES None // JET CARD YourTrip Convenience Program (not a jet card) // SUMMARY ElleJet provides a one-stop shop for private jet charter and rental services. Clients are offered the option of purchasing an empty leg flight when possible, or booking a traditional private jet charter. EXPRESSJET CORPORATE AVIATION // WEBSITE // PHONE NUMBER CORP // LOCATION Multiple bases across the U.S. // YEARS IN BUSINESS 10+ // FLIGHT PLANS Single flight, on-demand charter and long term wet leases // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE 15, 50-seat Embraer 145 aircraft // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS North America, Central America, and the Caribbean // AVERAGE RATES $3,500 - $5,900 Block Hour (pricing dependant upon utilization) // EXTRA FEES Catering, Landing Fees, Turn Costs, Overnight Expense (if applicable) and Taxes // JET CARD None // SUMMARY ExpressJet Corporate Aviation, a division of ExpressJet Airlines, provides distinctive travel solution s for corporations, hospitality companies, sports teams, schools, and others. ExpressJet operates a young, reliable fleet with low operating costs, leather seats, XM radio, experienced crews and FAA licensed flight attendants. JET GIRL // WEBSITE // PHONE NUMBER // LOCATION Salt Lake City, UT // FLIGHT PLANS Weekly jet travel, On-Command Charter Services // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE Variety of planes and helicopters located cities throughout U.S. // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Worldwide // AVERAGE RATES $11,107 round trip, same day (Estimated trip price from Washington D.C. to New York) // EXTRA FEES All fees are included in the quote // JET CARD No jet card offered, but gift cards are available // SUMMARY Jet Girl established itself in 2005, creating weekly jet travel for the world, without fractional ownership, clubs or memberships. Coining the term jet class, this company provides everything from the car service to and from the jet so customers arrive happy and at peace. Jet Girl also features yachts and helicopters alongside their private jets, to meet the demands of any lifestyle. JETSELECT // WEBSITE net // PHONE NUMBER // LOCATION Columbus, OH // FLIGHT PLANS On-Demand Charter Services // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE 10 // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS 5 locations in the U.S. // AVERAGE RATES Light $2,000 an hour, Midsize $3,000 an hour, large $5,000 an hour (Approximately) // EXTRA FEES Fuel surcharge, landing fee and overnight fee (if applicable) // JET CARD None // SUMMARY JetSelect s charter services offer light, midsize, and large cabins able to accommodate anywhere from one to 12 passengers. Aviation Research Group awarded JetSelect with the Platinum Safety Rating, the highest level of safety. JUMPJET // WEBSITE // PHONE NUMBER FLY-JUMP // LOCATION Santa Fe, NM // FLIGHT PLANS Flights available through Silver, Gold, and Platinum membership plans (Corporate Plans available) // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE Utilizes the vast fleet and crews of the Private Flight Group // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Continental U.S.,

4 4 of 5 6/22/2007 3:32 PM with plans to go international later in 2007 // AVERAGE RATES On average, a Jumpjet Gold member who uses all available (member and guest) flights in a given month will fly in a private jet for less than the price of a first or business class airline ticket // EXTRA FEES No extra fees, but Platinum members can add on an extra monthly fee for coast-to- coast service // JET CARD No jet cards offered // SUMMARY Jumpjet is capable of transporting up to 29 passengers on their wide assortment of jets. Depending on your membership plan, this company allows you to bring guests at no extra charge. International expansion will occur later in the year. NETJETS // WEBSITE //PHONE NUMBER //LOCATION Woodbridge, NJ // FLIGHT PLANS Fractional Aircraft Ownership // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE 675 //AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Global (Operations in U.S., Europe, and Middle East) // AVERAGE RATES $12,922 (Monthly management fee for a 1/16th ownership, 50 hours on the mid-sized Citation X) // EXTRA FEES One-time initial acquisition cost, occupied hourly fee, miscellaneous costs // JET CARD Jet Card available through exclusive alliance with Marquis Jets // SUMMARY In 1986, NetJets pioneered the concept of fractional ownership. NetJets has sold more fractional shares than all other competitors combined. For less frequent fliers, NetJets offers jet cards allowing access to their 14 different models of business jets. ONESKY JETS // WEBSITE com // PHONE NUMBER // LOCATION Manchester, NH // FLIGHT PLANS Charter Services through membership plans // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE Over 1,500 // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Worldwide // AVERAGE RATES Recently, a same day round-trip from Islip, NY to Racine, WI was booked for $9,200 on a Citation II, light aircraft // EXTRA FEES No additional fees (miscellaneous costs may arise) // JET CARD OneSky Membership and Latitude Membership Cards // SUMMARY OneSky Jets is the fastest growing brand in private aviation. With two membership programs, this company strives to combine the reliability of fractional ownership with the flexibility of chartered flights. Their Web site provides online estimates for trips. REVOLUTION AIR // WEBSITE com // PHONE NUMBER REV-JETS // LOCATION New York, NY // FLIGHT PLANS On-demand Charter Services and Jet Card Program // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE 3,500 // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Global // AVERAGE RATES $2,500 to $8,000 per hour // EXTRA FEES The quoted price includes no extra fees // JET CARD Revolution Solution Jet Card // SUMMARY This company gives clients aircraft options from small turbo props to large Boeing business jets. Three jet card programs are available and any unused flight dollars with their jet card become travel credits. Revolution also provides free catering and limo transfers. SENTIENT // WEBSITE // PHONE NUMBER // LOCATION Weymouth, MA // FLIGHT PLANS Charter Services through membership plans as well as on-demand // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE More than 110 aircrafts // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Global // AVERAGE RATES Fixed Hourly Rates (Continental U.S.) // Preferred (One Way): $4,300 (Light), $6,000 (Mid), $10,200 (Heavy) Preferred (Round Trip): $3,450 (Light), $4,800 (Mid), $8,600 (Heavy) Select (One Way): $3,750 (Light), $4,950 (Mid), $7,850 (Heavy) Select (Round Trip): $2,600 (Light), $3,950 (Mid), $6,300 (Heavy) // EXTRA FEES Fuel surcharge, Federal Excise tax, segment fees, taxi time, and overnight charges for crew // JET CARD Sentient TravelCard and Sentient Preferred Plus Card // SUMMARY Sentient offers members fixed hourly rates on their light, mid, and heavy jets. While membership does require an initial deposit, it is fully refundable at any time without any long-term commitments. Sentient also offers on-demand charter flights. STRATOS JET CHARTERS, INC. // WEBSITE // PHONE NUMBER // LOCATION Orlando, FL // FLIGHT PLANS On-Demand Charter Service // AMOUNT OF PLANES AVAILABLE Does not own or operate aircraft, but has access to private jet fleets in cities throughout U.S. // AVAILABLE FLIGHTS Global // AVERAGE RATES Midsize jet for 6 people NY to Miami: $25,000 // EXTRA FEES None // JET CARD Members only // SUMMARY Stratos Jet Charters builds strong customer relationships by tailoring personalized services to the needs of their clients. They also feature eco friendly jet charters, which is the ability to fly carbon neutral.

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