PRIVATEFLY OFFERS A LUXURIOUS ALTERNATIVE TO SCHEDULED AIRLINES FOR JUST A FEW EXTRA POUNDS
-Private aviation doesn't have to be for the rich and famous-
Ladies who are seeking a special treat - perhaps for a special birthday or luxurious hen party - may be surprised to hear that chartering their own aircraft and receiving VIP treatment from start to finish, can cost just a few pounds more than flying a scheduled airline and booking separate transfers, according to online private jet booking network, PrivateFly.com.
The company recently arranged a daytrip to Paris for a group of eight girlfriends celebrating the 30th birthday of London-based identical twins, Emily and Louise. It included VIP treatment with limousine transfers to and from the airport, complimentary champagne on board, deluxe catering and complete privacy, at a cost of £512.50 per person, just £85.001 more than if they had flown with a scheduled airline and booked a limousine separately. It also meant that the girls got to spend an additional five hours in Paris without any of the usual hassle at the airport, arriving just ten minutes before take-off.
Adam Twidell, founder and director of PrivateFly, added: "Many people believe that private aviation is a luxury afforded only by the very wealthy. But when you consider the additional extra charges on board some scheduled airlines, not to mention the hassle at the airport, private charter can be a very viable option, saving a huge amount of time and stress.
"Private aviation should be viewed as an integral and enjoyable part of the travelling experience - your holiday should start the minute you leave the house, with no queuing at the airport, no rushing in the hope of getting the seat you want, and no need to worry about whether the aircraft will run out of food on board. A number of our clients use PrivateFly for special occasions, celebrations, holidays and travelling to sporting events."
With PrivateFly, you can compare private jet prices and book online, just as easily as with scheduled airlines. The whole experience is arranged on the clients' terms, through its easy and comprehensive online booking system which offers instant price estimates for any global trip, not to mention personal VIP handling from start to finish. Those flying can arrive at the airport just a few minutes before take-off, enjoy VIP treatment and of course, catering is included in the price, all of which ensures an enjoyable and stress free experience.
PrivateFly is an online private jet booking network backed up by an expert offline customer service team who work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is the only online booking network of its kind in Europe, offering access to over 2700 private jet operators, with a combined global fleet of more than 7000 aircraft.
The online platform allows clients to view quotes from relevant operators, giving them ultimate flexibility and a highly competitive rate. Clients can either book their chosen flight online or speak to one of the expert team who can make all the arrangements over the phone or by email, ensuring a quick, easy and transparent service. Not only that, but PrivateFly also manages the flight post-booking, to ensure consistency and excellent customer service, no matter which operator the customer chooses.
For further information, please contact PrivateFly at www.privatefly.com, or by calling 01747 642777.
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FAIROAKS - PARIS CASE STUDY
A group of eight girlfriends are celebrating a 30th birthday of identical twins, Emily and Louise, with a day trip to Paris. This was organised as a surprise gift by Emily's boyfriend. The girls are all friends who work fulltime in London, and he wants them to have as much time in Paris as possible, while treating them to a VIP, private charter experience. PrivateFly also organised them a limo trip to and from central Paris.
DAY/ TIME
SCHEDULED AIRLINES
DAY/ TIME
PRIVATE CHARTER
DAY 1: Leave home
0745 hrs
DAY 1: Leave home
0745 hrs
Park at Heathrow
0830 hrs
Arrive Fairoaks
0805 hrs
Check-in Heathrow
0915 hrs
Depart Fairoaks
0815 hrs
Depart Heathrow
1045 hrs
Arrive Paris Le Bourget LBG
1045 hrs
Arrive Charles de Gaulle CDG
1300 hrs
Limo transfer to Paris
1050 hrs-1120 hrs
Limo transfer to Paris
1330 hrs-1400 hrs
Limo return to LBG
2005 hrs
Limo return to CDG
1800-1830 hrs
Arrive LBG
2035 hrs
Limo return to CDG
1845 hrs
Depart LBG
2040 hrs
Depart CDG
2015 hrs
Arrive Fairoaks
2110 hrs
Arrive Heathrow
2035 hrs
Arrive home
2130 hrs
Arrive home
2130 hrs
TOTAL TIME IN
04 hrs
08 hrs 45 mins
PARIS
TOTAL COST per head (8 people)
£425.00
£512.50
SAVINGS WITH PRIVATEFLY:
1 .
A supplement of only £87.50 per head gives them a VIP charter experience and at least 5 more hours in Paris - based on the same timings to depart and arrive at home.
2 .
Comparison based on lowest available fares for scheduled British Airways flights (business class). Aircraft chartered with PrivateFly was a King Air.
3 .
Time in the air - the girls travelled as a group, with complimentary Champagne on board, VIP catering and complete privacy.
4 .
Hassle-free, no stress. Girls drove to the foot of the aircraft at Fairoaks and were met directly after stepping off the aircraft at Paris Le Bourget (which is a dedicated private jet airport) for their Limo transfer.
5 .
Flexibility - if the passengers had wished to depart earlier, or leave later, the private aircraft would wait or could depart early, based on their needs. (They could actually have had several hours longer in Paris if they wished).
Notes to editors
About PrivateFly:
PrivateFly is an online booking network that makes it quicker, easier and more cost effective to arrange private jet charter.
With over 2700 operators registered worldwide, PrivateFly is the only online aggregator for Private Jet charter in Europe.
PrivateFly combines online efficiency and transparency with offline expertise to offer a full-service VIP charter service to direct customers and partners. The bespoke software has been created in-house specifically to meet the needs of charter customers and operators .
PrivateFly won a travel Industry "Dragons Den" in May 2008, voted 'most innovative travel company of 2008' by the audience of travel Industry delegates and Investors.
Founded in 2007, the company is based in St Albans, Hertfordshire and has plans to expand within Europe and selected international markets in 2010.
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