Articles tagged “private jets”

Airlines

Taylor Swift Uses Carbon Credits to Offset Private Jet Travel. Do They Work?

Swift has come under scrutiny for her private jet usage as the wider aviation industry grapples with uncomfortable environmental questions.

Taylor Swift Uses Carbon Credits to Offset Private Jet Travel. Do They Work?

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?

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.

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.

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.…

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.

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.…

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…

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?

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.

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