Flying in Luxury Aboard a Charter Plane

There are several types of private air charter services, and here is a list of the top three that is most commonly requested by travelers.

1. On Demand Services - More frequent travelers like this type of service for they have complete control over everything. A traveler can choose the destination country, the time and date of departure, and even the type of jet to be used.

2. Ad-Hoc Private Charter Service - This service basically means that you rent a private jet plane as an individual or to represent your organization. There is a great possibility that you will get discounts or special prices, especially if you availed of the services of the airline repeatedly.

3. Private Charter Membership - It is obvious for those who travel all the time. If you become a member of a certain airline company, it is likely that you will get better prices.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), sets the baselines for flight regulations in the country. Both kinds of air flight systems, private and public, must abide by the guidance of the FAA. The FAA rules have been and are now in place to keep the crafts, the pilots and the public, safe in the clouds. The Federal Aviation Administration is under the direction of the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The FAA and the DOT, both monitor closely all flight problems and activities for the safety travel of all people on U.S. airlines.

For many large businesses with continent hopping executives, traveling by private plane can be a cost effective business tool. Charter aircraft companies are located all over the map in the major countries and chartering a private jet comes with endless options for scheduling and offers passengers luxury, convenience and impeccable service.

Private jets for hire come in a number of shapes, sizes, configurations and with different speeds and range. There are six categories from very light to super heavy jets. Very light jets like the Cessna Citation carry 2 to 4 passengers, have a cruise speed of nearly 400 mph and a range of 1300 miles. The Learjet 55, a midsize jet, carries 7 passengers, has a speed of 450 mph and a range of 2500 miles. On the far end, the Boeing business jet has room for 50, a speed of 470 mph and a range of 7000 miles.