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.
