HIgh Value Proposition

Flexible, responsive and surprisingly affordable, business aviation makes a compelling case for companies of all sizes

- By Erome Greer Chandler and Kathryn B. Creedy

In March and April, when 90 percent of the world’s commercial airliners were grounded, practically the only flights still taking offfor business travelers were aboard private aviation aircraft. Granted, global coronavirus-related travel restrictions caused business jet operations to plunge 75 percent year over year, but by contrast commercial aviation came to a neartotal standstill.

Which underscores one of private aviation’s strong suits: Flexibility.

Actually, private jets have been increasing their domain for some time, attracting a new kind of business traveler. While megacorporations have their own fleets, it’s the mid-echelon businesses and their employees who are increasingly benefitting from access to this alternative to flying commercial.

The reasons are legion, but in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, other key drivers that have surfaced are safety and availability. Add to these the well-known advantages of efficiency and ease of travel, and it’s little wonder private business aviation is increasingly seen as a go-to solution for business travelers.

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