The Changing Market for Private Jets

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A whole host of companies are attempting to prove there is a market beyond the super-rich for private jet travel.

In their mind, technology has enabled consumers who previously wouldn't have thought of using this type of transport to give it a go.

“The on-demand or sharing economy drives system efficiencies and for luxury consumers this means greater accessibility at lower price thresholds, which makes these products and services available to a broader market cohort,” said James Henderson, president of commercial operations at XOJet.

While buying a seat on a private jet still isn't cheap, it's undoubtedly easier to do. The problem all these companies face is persuading enough people that flying by private jet is worth it.

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— Patrick Whyte, Europe Editor

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