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With all the recent security measures now in place at commercial airlines, it is becoming pleasurable to consider the possibility of charter jets. Not only do you avoid the long lines, invasive body and luggage searches, and baggage rough handling, but you also get to customize your flight experience according to your budget and personal preferences.

Charter jet service allows you to choose the type of plane you fly. Private jets and turboprops can seat up to 150 people, if needed, and have up to about 130 cubic feet of storage for bags. A good service will give you at least five different kinds of planes to choose from, including helicopters, heavy jets, medium jets, light jets and propeller planes. Light jets can hold up to about nine people and are usually ample for the average trip.

The model 300 Challenger jet is a great choice of plane. Noted for its high performance, it has a large cabin and can carry up to eight passengers. It is a medium jet and can fly from the East to the West Coast without having to stop to refuel. This makes it less expensive to operate and extremely appealing to travelers.

Count speed among the luxuries of flying charter jets. Most are considered private business jets that take off from a smaller airfield, avoiding the wait for an available runway. They also fly at a much faster speed than commercial jets, so trips take a shorter amount of time. A fast flight time is a luxury for travelers whether they are business associates or a vacation group.

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The private business jet has been a phenomenon since the early 1960s, when they cost about $1 million. Since that time, a host of amenities has been added to these flights, including satellite phones, video conferencing and conference rooms. Depending on your budget and immediate needs, a flight can be as lavish as you choose it to be.

Considering the fact that commercial airlines only fly to about 500 national airports, the charter jet completely broadens the possibilities for your destination. Although Hawaii is one of the most popular destinations, most charter flights have nearly 5,000 locations to choose from. This feature of the service can help you to redefine the meaning of "layover." In the private-hire flight industry, the layover practically does not exist, unless you include it in your travel plans.

You never have to worry about missing your flight on charter jets. The plane leaves when you decide to leave. You also get to give up nervousness about strangers who may or may not be suspect to endangering your flight. Everyone who travels with you is someone you already know (hopefully fairly well). Freedom to choose plane amenities (sleeping quarters, soft leather seats, for example) and menus are a huge attraction. You can tailor the experience to make your trip an enjoyable one with little or no fuss. 

The cost of charter jets varies from company to company. Usually, there is an hourly rate, federal excise tax, catering fee, international fees (if you travel outside U.S. borders) and landing fee for the jet to arrive at the destination airport. It is always a good idea when you set your travel itinerary to ask about all the additional costs so that you can make sure you include those prices in your budget.

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One way that flyers have found to save money with private jet service is to use empty leg flights. These are trips that have been planned to a particular destination that must return empty with no passengers. The plane has to return to its original base whether there are passengers or not, so companies offer huge discounts to travelers to book their flights this way.

You should also ask your charter jet service if its agents can help you reserve hotel rooms, car rentals or entertainment. There are considerable discounts available for doing all of your booking through a single agency. One-stop booking also makes it a breeze to take care of all the details. Make sure if you choose a single agency that you ask for the company ARG/US ratings report to verify safety credentials.

The reasons to take charter jets vary widely among flyers. Some enjoy being away from all the chaos and delays that are common at many airports. Others simply want a pampered experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Whatever the reason, the option of flying privately has become a workable solution to travel glitches for some people. From the beginning to the end of the flight, the traveler is in the pilot seat.


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