Scheduled airlines use fewer than 500 airports
across the country. And 80% of their flights are between only 22 of the major
hubs. Jet Charter operators use those and nearly 5,000 more, so chances
are good that one is closer to your point of departure or arrival than the closest
metropolitan airport—not to mention less crowded. Before you even begin to
experience the convenience of flying by charter aircraft, you can make
your business and personal trips simpler just by flying in and out of an airport
nearer to you. You may be surprised to learn how many airports are in your own
hometown. With literally thousands more arrival and departure points available,
Jet Charter travelers can significantly reduce time getting to and from the airport.
Many
of the airports available to general aviation are private, although nearly
all are available for public use. They have been selected on the basis of runway
length or services that may make them practical for the purpose of charter travel.
The Jet Charter operator you select will be able to assist in choosing an airport,
since determining the suitability of the airport becomes their responsibility
once they have filed an actual flight plan.
And
that's only part of the timesaving. General aviation terminals are designed
for the comfort and convenience of a small number of travelers. They take security
as seriously as big terminals, but you'll never find a line of 100 passengers
waiting at a metal detector in a fixed based operator (FBO). Chances are
you'll be the only person in line. You may or may not find a lounge with comfortable
chairs, a TV and magazines while you wait for your flight crew to pick you up.
Chances are they'll be waiting for you.
