Air travel has always been expensive but technology is now making charter flights more accessible than ever before. Here’s why you could be jetting off on a southern African safari sooner than you think.
Tech is Making Personal Aircraft More Accessible
Owning a private jet is easily the most expensive way to travel. No amount of charter flights or first class tickets can add up to the cost of buying, maintaining, and staffing a private plane.
However, it was only a matter of time before the private jet industry latched onto the Uber concept. Thanks to these apps, you can have a private jet on call when you need one, without the hefty costs of upkeep.
PrivateFly and VistaJet are just two of the innovative companies helping to make private air travel accessible to more people. These apps allow prospective passengers to search for available jets in nearby airports wherever they are, compare prices, check out the specs and book their passage in minutes. This win-win situation means travelers get the convenience of a jet on call, while jet owners can recoup some of the costs involved in keeping their aircraft ready to go.
Many of the aviation charter companies based in South Africa such as Execujet and AirCharter to name just two, offer ‘empty leg’ charter services. This is when an aircraft is being repositioned back to its base or on to an alternative location without passengers and the one-way flight is offered at a significantly discounted rate.
The Value of Private Jet Travel and Charter Flights
Two important factors to consider when planning your vacation.
Convenience: A charter fight avoids the hours spent waiting to board, flight delays and inconvenient layovers. Never mind the iniquities of African airports.
Comfort: Private air travel makes the journey as much a part of the luxury experiences as the top restaurants, spas and accommodation you’re bound to uncover in Southern Africa.
The best modern-day jets come kitted out with every amenity in the book. Bedrooms, bathrooms, dining rooms and cinemas all fall within the ambit of private air travel. High-speed internet is possible on-board smaller aircraft now, so you can catch up on your social media in the air, or (heaven forbid) check your email.
Private jets are also becoming quieter, cheaper to run and, most importantly, way eco-friendlier than their larger counterparts.
When you have a private aircraft at your disposal, you can wing your way direct to luxury private safari lodges all over the country. Most of them have airstrips and you’ll get to enjoy your first game drive before you even check in. The best branded lodges facilitate seamless travel between their destinations all over South Africa.
Are you Ready to Take Your Travels to New Heights?
If you’d like to make the most of your journeys both over land and in the air, get in touch. We have the best ideas and advice regarding charter flights.
