Private plane usage has soared

Rick Schirmer, an entrepreneur, claims that flying a private plane makes him and his family “feel safer.”

Despite the fact that the vast majority of us have never flown on a private plane, it is simple to see the appeal.

You may skip enormous airports and other travelers in this beautiful and exclusive world.

There’s no need to hustle to make your check-in time because the sleek plane will take off when you’re ready, not the other way around.

“Flying private means our family is able to avoid the airport security experience, airport crowds, flight rage, and being surrounded by people who often won’t mask properly,” says the Los Angeles-based marketing boss.

You may not even need to enter a terminal building in many circumstances.

Instead, the limousine pulls up alongside the plane on the tarmac.

As you rest in a plush leather armchair, a cheerful member of cabin crew gives you a drink of champagne.

Another notable benefit of private planes was that they continued to fly during the pandemic.

While airlines halted service for the past two years, the ultra-wealthy and corporate leaders were able to travel, confident in the assurance that they were staying within their own Covid-19 bubble.

As a result, private plane usage has increased dramatically, particularly in 2021.

According to aviation data research firm Wingx, there were 3.3 million such flights around the world last year, the most on record.

This was a 7% increase over the previous high in 2019, with the United States and Europe leading the way.

The Malta-based global corporation has 73 planes.

Ian Moore is the chief commercial officer of private plane business, VistaJet.

He claims that consumer demand in Europe climbed by 26% last year, and by 21% globally.

According to him, 71% of the firm’s inbound requests come from passengers who have never used private aviation before.

“And we anticipate that the number of first-time private travelers will continue to rise in 2022 and beyond.”

“More people are seeking out travel solutions that offer a controlled, flexible experience, which can’t be provided by a commercial flight,” says Ian Moore.