Archive for the ‘Private Charter’ Category

New Rules for Private Planes are a No Go

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

The plan called for every general aviation flight–personal plane used for business or pleasure–to be checked against all terrorist watch lists. Expensive new security programs would be required for at least 300 small airports across the nation. Continue reading

Environmentalists Call for Greener Skies

Monday, September 28th, 2009

To some people, the idea of recycling at 32,000 feet might sound ridiculous. It’s a flight, after all–it’s on a tight schedule with plenty of stress and variables. Between passenger issues, delays, weather fluctuation and other toss-ups, who has time to sort plastic from paper? Continue reading

U.S. Airlines Try to Make a Buck on Holiday Fares

Friday, September 25th, 2009

As if passengers weren’t already lining up to fork over extra money for luggage, meals and other items they’re used to receiving in their ticket price, airlines are adding on more fees during holiday travel. Continue reading

The Prime Date for Booking Holiday Travel is… Today

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

The good news is that ticket prices are down 15% to 20% lower than they have been in the last year. The bad news is that it may not last. Continue reading

Would You Sit Sideways to Save Money on a Flight?

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

In the future of flying coach, you just might have to. Continue reading

Chartered Flights – A World of Luxury Awaits!

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Your first chartered flight service is bound to be a revelation in the way you look at air travel. Many perks abound in using a privatized aircraft. Continue reading

In Defense of the Private Charter

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

In a world filled to the brim with recession and environmental crises, private charters have taken a bad rap. Major auto companies cruised to DC in expensive private jets, only to ask Congress for hordes of bailout money. In 2007, the now infamous Live Earth concert, a supposedly carbon-neutral event, hosted a bevy of artists jetting themselves, and their sizable entourages, on private carriers to the show – stomping-down a hefty eco-footprint.

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