Articles tagged “private jets”

Airlines

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

And then they say it's a dog's life! While sky may be the limit for these high-flying pets, did we hear someone mention climate change?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

Airlines

Delta Provided Capital to Struggling Charter Airline Wheels Up Experience

The private jet company is seeking partnerships and looking to renegotiate its financing with private equity companies. Delta's contribution isn't enough on its own to resolve the issue.

Mrinmay Dey, Reuters | 5 months ago

Delta Provided Capital to Struggling Charter Airline Wheels Up Experience

Tour Operators

Super-Yacht Charters Shift to Exotic Locations at (Slightly) More Affordable Rates

Changes in spending patterns for ultra-high-net-worth travelers might signal a slowdown in luxury revenge travel. However, despite a cautious approach, there's still a considerable appetite for unique experiences, as a younger set go in search of sailing adventures.

Selene Brophy | 6 months ago

Super-Yacht Charters Shift to Exotic Locations at (Slightly) More Affordable Rates

News Blog

United CEO Apologizes for Flying Private While United Planes Were Cancelled

On the same day, Wednesday, that United hub Newark Airport, JFK and LaGuardia saw more than 2,000 flight cancellations by a variety of carriers, CEO Scott Kirby chartered a private jet from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey to Denver, according to published reports. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby at the Denver airport in May 2023.…

Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago

Startups

Scapia Raises $9 Million for Travel Rewards Credit Card

Scapia is offering a lot of travel rewards for its credit card users, while Utu wants to modernize tax-free shopping.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Scapia Raises $9 Million for Travel Rewards Credit Card

News Blog

Saudi Arabia’s National Carrier Signs Agreement to Buy 100 Lilium Air Taxis

Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier Saudia announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with German air taxi startup Lilium to purchase 100 jets. With this purchase Saudia intends to launch new electric point-to-point connections as well as seamless feeder connections to Saudia’s hubs for business class guests, the airline said in a release.…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

News Blog

Jet Startup Aero Raises $65 Million to Grow Its Network

Semi-private jet company Aero has raised $65 million in funding to expand its network, and to service demand on existing routes. Currently it operates flights to Aspen, Los Cabos and Sun Valley from private terminals in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the U.S, as well as Ibiza, Mykonos, and Nice from London’s Farnborough Airport…

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Business Travel

Private Jet Demand On the Rise Despite Mounting Climate Scrutiny

This is where the rubber meets the road for luxury travel — how will companies catering to the one percent step up?

Allison Lampert, Reuters | 2 years ago

Private Jet Demand On the Rise Despite Mounting Climate Scrutiny

Airlines

Private Jet Operators Are Stealing Passengers from U.S. Airlines

Private jet operators did not do well in the Great Recession. When March hit, they figured they were stuck in another disaster. But things have turned out better than expected.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 3 years ago

Private Jet Operators Are Stealing Passengers from U.S. Airlines

Airlines

Greater Interest in Private Jet Travel as Airlines Cancel More Flights to China

As long as travel jitters remain high, it will be difficult for aviation players in Asia to get more business from China, even if wealthy passengers are willing to pay for premium services.

Stella Qiu, Jamie Freed, and Allison Lampert, Reuters | 4 years ago

Greater Interest in Private Jet Travel as Airlines Cancel More Flights to China