Many of today’s C-level executives have lived through two of the most significant changes in the world of business travel and flight since air travel became commonplace. The first major change in air travel was implemented after 9/11, when security became a time-consuming necessity. The second occurred more recently and remains at the forefront of the minds of all ages. From March of 2020 to May of 2023, these three years are known to most as the Pandemic. No one travelled. The world has gradually returned to what is now a new normal, with business meetings and interactions resuming face-to-face interactions rather than on video screens. However, the way executives attend those meetings and conferences is certainly not the same as it was a decade ago.
The Awareness And Appreciation Of Business Jet Travel
As a professional operating a business, in the entertainment industry, or a world-class athlete, the days of traveling via business class on a commercial flight are coming to an end. Even with access to a private lounge and less time standing in lines at the airport than the average passenger, commercial flights no longer provide the efficiency that today’s frequent top-level travelers require. Destinations are limited, the flight times rarely meet the exec’s time restrictions, and the amenities are lacking. No one has time to simply sit in a small seat in a noisy cabin and wait to land in another city. The flight time is part of a day where every minute is accounted for, scheduled, and needed to remain on target to complete a long list of tasks and commitments. The solution to flying on a bus in the air is a more private and work-focused setting that is known as a private or business jet.
Your Mobile Office In The Sky
Business jets offer numerous added features that appeal to busy professionals, from the ability to conduct work while in the air to customized schedules and routes. A business exec can visit a handful of cities in a day and return home in time to say goodnight to children and get a good night’s sleep at home. They also enjoy the ability to fly into regional airports that are closer to their destination, which eliminates a great deal of the traffic and challenges associated with major international selections.
For example, a stop at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC) is a more relaxed trip than touching down at New Orleans International (MSY). The team at Top Gun Aviation can book your transportation to your meeting, refuel the plane, and have it ready for takeoff when you return. If you will be in town overnight, the aircraft can be placed in a hangar and prepared for your departure at your convenience.
In many cases, the flight time on a business jet can be utilized to conduct meetings with the management team, who are also making the trip, to catch up on correspondence, and have a complete meal, thereby saving precious time on the ground. From the added privacy to work inflight to the time saved waiting for a scheduled yet often late commercial flight, business jets are miraculously adding valuable time to your day that prevents you from having to work around the clock on days that involve travel.
The Travel Tool Of The Future
When polled, many business executives report that once they fly on a business jet, either as a charter or fractional owner, they are not interested in returning to business class on a commercial carrier. In fact, many ponder other uses for this expedited form of travel, such as family vacations and weekend getaways that do not require hours of tedious waiting at airports, allowing for the full enjoyment of their “free “ time. When time is money, whether yours or your client’s, travel via a business jet provides an exceptional return on your investment. The experts at Top Gun Aviation look forward to being part of your new, more efficient, and cost-effective business travel in the future.