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“I hate you, and I tell everybody I hate you.” That’s what one frequent flyer had to say to his airline, certainly voicing the frustration of far too many. This quote appeared this past weekend in an interesting little article in The New York Times.
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One of the biggest benefits of fractional jet ownership, and the one that’s touted the most to justify the cost, is saving time. Which got me thinking. When compared to commercial flight, how much time do you really save?
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Once again corporate private jets are back in the news connected to allegations of improper use. In this case, the allegations pertain to Richard Roberts, president of Oral Roberts University, and his potential misuse of the institution’s private jet. It’s news like this that lends credibility to the weak claims that private jets–be they fractional, chartered or owned outright–are obscenely extravagant. It’s not true and it that misses the larger point.
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In the current issue of Forbes magazine is a special advertising section devoted to private jet travel. It’s called “The Enlightened Business Traveler.” On just the second page, a seven-word phrase clearly and convincingly reminded me of arguably one of the best arguments for fractional jet ownership in the context of business.
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Many of us worry a bit about appearing too extravagant to colleagues and friends by investing in a private jet, whether through fractional jet ownership, a jet card, or even private charter. Well, as wonderful and luxurious as the fractional jet options truly are, it pales in comparison to another option that takes extravagance up another 10,000 feet or so.
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It’s well understood by most that one of the advantages to flying private over commercial is access to more runways. The practical benefit is that you can land closer to your destination, be that for a business meeting or some fly fishing. Your landing options increase significantly more if you choose a turbo-prop over a jet for your fractional ownership.
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So you’ve been fantasizing about all the benefits of owning all or a piece of a private jet. Me, too. But imagine how much sweeter it would be if you had access to your own private airport, as well. Well, the founders of Google have managed just that, with a little help from NASA.
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We all know that fractional jet ownership has, well, taken off. It’s a testament to how frustrated people are with commercial air travel and how pleased they are with the many conveniences and perks associated with private air travel. But popularity can have its pitfalls.
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Seems a bit strange at first, I suppose, to hear the word “prop” in the context of fractional jets. That said, I’m learning that there are options worthy of serious consideration. While it’s true that, as a general rule, prop planes are not quite as “sexy” as jets, some of the higher-end turbo props compare quite favorably to jets when it comes to altitude, speed and comfort.
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Every time I tell people about my interest in owning a fraction of a jet, they have plenty of questions, but almost invariably they ask, “What’s it like?” As in, what’s the experience of flying on your own jet?
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