Whether you’re being taken by a friend or have finally made the leap from commercial travel to private aviation – Welcome, the grass is rightfully greener over here. But, if you’ve never flown private before there are a few bad habits that we’ll have to break first to allow to enjoy to your luxury travel as much as possible!
When to arrive
Firstly, and most importantly, don’t arrive early! This seems to be difficult for some of our customers to understand due to years of being social conditioned to turn up at the airport two hours before, but with private travel it’s much more relaxed. 15-30 minutes is more than enough for a brief security check and a glass of champagne before the plane is in the air. This is in fact one of the most popular reasons that people come back to private aviation again and again. Once you’ve experienced door to door travel without waiting, it’s hard to go back!
Tailored to your needs
But what happens if you’re running late? Well the beautiful thing about private travel is that the timetable revolves around you! Just give us a 30 second call and we can completely change our plans to better suit your timing and even destination! A day round trip to, for example, Milan would be difficult without private aviation due to the number of hours spent waiting in airports and negotiating security, on top of that you must abide by a pre-determined airline schedule. Flying with Luxwing allows you to spend a relaxed day in a new city and then have the plane waiting for when you’re ready to go home.
Your Favourite Meal at 41,000ft
Once in the air, you’re welcome to make yourself at home and do what you want. We’ve put everything there for you so if you see some snacks or drinks that you fancy tucking into, don’t worry about asking – go right ahead! You’re also welcome to venture into the cockpit where you can chat with your pilots and find out what’s going on. Something which once again is impossible on commercial travel.
Anything is possible on a private flight, but some things need to be pre-arranged. If you have any dietary requirements or just fancy sushi for lunch, then let us know! There is little that we can’t do for you and if you give us adequate notice we can make sure that bespoke meals and entertainment are catered for once you step foot onto your plane.
Private Transfer to your final destination
Lastly, when you fly with Luxwing the service doesn’t end when you reach your destination. We are able to offer tons of information about your destination to make sure that you have the most pleasurable trip possible. We also offer chauffeur driven transfers to your destination, so that you don’t have to worry about anything when flying with us apart from enjoying your trip.
Book now your first private charter!
If you’re interested in experiencing for yourself the differences between private and commercial aviation, make sure you give Luxwing a call. Our private flight packages leave commercial travel in the dust, and may not be as expensive as you think if you check out our empty legs page. Give us a call or contact us through our website to find out what you’ve been missing out on.
We have recently published an article with recommendations on the best events that you should visit around Europe this month, and because the summer holidays have come to an end and everyone is getting back into work, we included over 20 business conferences and trade exhibitions, helping to give you a little push getting back into the office. What’s better is that Luxwing are offering tons of discounted flights to major locations across the world, including London, Paris, Geneva and many, many more, making those after summer international meetings just a little bit easier!
How does it work? The empty legs programme gives our clients discounts up to 70% on pre-determined routes, using planes which would otherwise be empty. Our huge list of empty leg flights can be seen on our empty legs page, which is updated daily!
There is a lot of choice and the list keeps growing and changing, but if you don’t see exactly what you need, make sure to give us a call, as some routes are flexible and we may be able to give you information on soon to be added flights which aren’t online yet!
Of course, we guarantee our empty leg flights come with the same quality and professional, luxury service as our regular flights. The only difference is huge discounts for our customers. So if you’re planning an upcoming business trip check out our empty legs page to see if you can save money on identical flights, then give us a call for more information and pricing. We also created this video containing more information about the empty legs programme, and if you still have questions, you can chat with us directly though our website! Contact us now to see how much you could save!
However you fly, you’ll want to experience maximum comfort, flexibility, and reliability at the minimum effort. Flying private continues to increasingly become more and more competitive whilst commercial flights are pushing their premium options to offer even more benefits, but how do the two compare? We break down the main points to see who comes out on top!
Convenience
One of the biggest benefits of flying private is the convenience. Regardless of when you want to go or at what time, you are able to fly from your nearest airport with fairly short notice! Commercial travel is a little trickier. Sure, you can book online relatively easily, and flight paths continue to increase. But finding that perfect first class seat can sometimes be impossible and you’ll often find yourself sacrificing something in order to get to your destination.
Verdict: Private jet. There is no competition here, being able to book flights to and from any airport you like is much better than the conventional way of booking flights. What makes this even better is the fact that Luxwing includes private chauffeur’s either side. To get you to and from your destination with minimum effort from you.
Baggage
Commercial baggage allowance differs from airline to airline, British Airways, for example, allows you to carry 32kg baggage for first class passengers, whereas Emirates gives you a 50kg limit. Not bad, but compared to private travel it’s fairly poor! Take a look at our new Citation X for example, it can hold nearly 350kg of baggage in its 82 cubic ft hold alone! Making it perfect for sporting trips or long holidays, where you’re not planning on packing light!
Verdict: Private jet. Once again, there’s little contest here. 350kg is an enormous amount of space set to fulfil the needs of even the most extravagant packer.
Seating & Amenities
Private aviation offers the luxury of having the entire cabin to yourself. You know all the other passengers, and so can do what you want in that space, but commercial first class seats have been getting bigger and better every year. Etihad airways, for example, have an “apartment experience” seat which includes an armchair, bed and even a shower! This, however, will cost you around $30,000 each way, and although you’ll get your own TV and a range of complementary add-ons, private flights are far more customisable to your needs such as personalised food orders.
Verdict: Draw. Is it really worth paying such a high price for an individual cabin when you could have the entire plane? We’re not sure. The service is great throughout most first class services, but at the end of the day, they are just trying to imitate the private experience, so why not go the whole hog?
Flexibility
Club lounges are great, we’ve even done a post on the best in the world, but we’ve always thought that it still seems like unnecessary hanging around. Wouldn’t it be better to have your car pull you straight up to the plane and then jump right aboard and be in the air within 30 minutes? We’d like to think so. And what makes flying private even better is the fact that you can schedule and adjust flights at very late notice.
Verdict: Private jet. Sure the services that commercial airlines provide are great, but at the end of the day, they are just there to keep you entertained before your flight takes off! We prefer skipping all that hassle completely.
Cost
We’ve already mentioned at Etihad offer one-way seats at $30,000, but realistically most of the best first class seats come in below $10,000 for long haul flights, each way, per person. Chartered Flights are dropping year on year, but will still cost a few thousand dollars per hour depending on your choice of plane. But, before you start booking your next first class trip, think about this – Traveling with a few friends could easily spread this cost to be below that of commercial airlines first class seats! And if cost is the biggest issue to you we’d recommend checking out our Empty Leg seats where we offer discounts up to 70% on last minute routes which we are yet to sell!
Verdict: Commercial flights. Private aviation is still more expensive than most first class seats when we look at it on paper, but using some of our tips discussed above can bring the price down to be very competitive! Make sure you contact us before booking your next trip to see what we can offer you.
Overall verdict: If you’re looking for the cheapest possible way to travel in luxury then perhaps commercial flights are the way to go, but private aviation is becoming more and more competitive and if you weigh up the benefits, we’re positive that private aviation has a lot more to offer than commercial travel. You can save time, fly closer to your destination, take more baggage and change details of your flights at no extra cost. Give Luxwing a call today to see what else we can offer you before making your mind up as to whether commercial travel is your best option.
Give Luxwing a call today to see what else we can offer you before making your mind up as to whether commercial travel is your best option.
It’s been less than 4 months since we last introduced a new jet into our fleet, and today we’re doing it again! This time we’re introducing a real game changer, as it is the fastest civilian aircraft in the world. Of course, we are talking about the Citation X!
The Citation X is the ultimate jet when it comes to private aviation. It is perfect for long range flights with the ability to travel up to 5,956km on a single tank yet still holds up to 10 passengers! What’s even better is that thanks to two turbofan engines, it is able to do this at top speeds of up to 1,127km/h, making it the fastest civilian aircraft in the world! To put that into perspective, the Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet can only reach a maximum speed of 988km/h! This makes it the perfect plane for business meetings, where speed is everything or holidays where you want to spend as much time at your destination and less time traveling. Pair this with the fact that Luxwing will get you in the air within half an hour of arriving at the airport and you’ll get to your destination faster than ever before!
The jet is 22m long with a wingspan of 19.4m, offering a whopping 72ft of storage in the hold of the plane! This gives you plenty of room for even the most extravagant of golf or ski trips! For example, you can easily fit, 6 large suitcases, 6 hand luggage sized backpacks AND 6 pairs of skis in the huge baggage compartment alone!
If you’re interested in experiencing speeds like you never have before, in unparalleled comfort and with quality service only be provided by Luxwing, give us a call or contact us through our website. We’ll help plan each and every aspect of your trip including private transfers to and from your destination and home. Contact us now to find out more about our new jet and book one of its first flights with Luxwing!
Are you interested in buying your own private jet? The benefits are huge! Just imagine having your own plane waiting wherever you are in the world, ready to take you wherever you want to go at a moment’s notice. In theory this is great, but what if we told you there was another way? Luxwing has two options for those interested in having more of a stake in the plane they fly in.
The first option is our LuxwingJetClub Card. This offers prepaid packages at a minimum of 30 hours per year. You can spend these when you like and get discounted rates when purchasing larger numbers. You’ll also get the benefit of being able to choose and change your plane depending on your needs. So if you decide to take a trip with a larger group of people, or decide you need more baggage space on your next journey, your welcome to take one of our larger jets. All we need is 24 hours’ notice to get you in the air and having a multibase options means you can take one of our planes from wherever you are in Europe.
The second option is Fractional Ownership where we give you a chance to own part of a plane with other likeminded investors. Ownership starts at 1/16th and the important thing to note is that it’s YOUR jet. We will always have your plane (or an identical model) on standby, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This option is perfect for those who travel more than 50 hours a year but don’t want the hassle and stress with scheduling, maintenance, crew hiring and payroll that comes with owning your own jet.
If you’d like more information on either of these options give us a call, we’d be happy to explain the concept in more detail and help scheduling your flights with Luxwing. You can also contact us quickly through our website’s chat section.
Whether it’s your honeymoon, stag or hen party or the big day itself, Luxwing want to help make your big day, that extra bit special! Weddings are becoming bigger and more glamorous, so couples are starting to look further afield for the perfect destination for their reception. Of course this means traveling, and commercial travel has a lot of issues when flying for such an important occasion.
The biggest problems couples face when traveling for their wedding is getting through busy airport terminals. This is definitely not how soon to be newlyweds should spend their time and with all the stress of passport control, security checks and navigating crowds. An ultra-romantic once in a lifetime experience can become a stressful nightmare!
When flying private these issues become a thing of the past! Luxwing send a private driver to pick you up from your home and take you straight to your nearest airport where passport control and security checks are a breeze! We’ll get you in the air within 30 minutes and welcome you with champagne or by fulfilling any requests you may have. If you’re leaving for a honeymoon straight from the reception, then flying private has even more benefits! We can arrange a limo to pick you up directly from the location, keeping the mood high, right until you reach your honeymoon destination!
Another huge benefit of flying private on your big day is the ability to take all your stuff with you without the stress of check-in, or limiting weight requirements. If you do decide to celebrate your wedding abroad, then you’ll have to make sure all your tailor-made clothes and accessories travel with you as well, on time and without any damage. On top of this, the stress of lost luggage is completely avoidable when traveling private, and with our spacious planes and large baggage compartments you’ll avoid the requirements of packing light.
If you want to make that special day a little more special give us a call. We can’t plan your wedding but we’re specialists in aviation and will make sure that we get you from your home, to your wedding, to your honeymoon, and back in effortless style and comfort. Making the best day of your life, even better.
Flying private has it’s many benefits, and one that we’ve found particularly popular to our customers is the ability to take your pets when you travel, but with much less stress involved (for both you and the animal) than when flying commercial. Of course, you will still need to fill out some papers for your pet, but Luxwing can assist you in doing this, and at least your furry friend will be flying right up front with you.
Luxwing is happy to take all sorts of pets along for the journey. Cats, dogs and even birds, as long as birds and cats are kept in cages, and dogs are kept on leads throughout the flight. Big pets do, of course, take up the space of one passenger, simply because keeping animals in front of emergency exits or in the isle is a safety hazard.
The other important thing to bear in mind if you plan on traveling with your pet is to make sure they have had all their international vaccinations and customs documents/ passports prepared specific to the destination you are traveling to. This can take up to 6 months to complete, but without completing this pets can be denied entry and in some cases even euthanised! So it’s worth making sure everything’s in order before setting off.
Another little tip to make sure your pet has the best trip possible relates to keeping them nice and relaxed throughout the flight. Dogs particularly can get very excited during flights, so it’s worth taking them for a long walk before the flight and bringing along some of their favourite toys so they feel at home. Once on board, pets will be close enough for regular, reassuring check-up from you and our flight crew throughout the flight!
So whatever kind of pet you have, give us a call today and we’ll arrange to have your pets fly besides you at all times. If you have any further questions about flying with animals, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us and we’ll make every effort to get you and your pet in the sky as quickly as possible!
Our fleet is ever growing, and if you haven’t already seen our video explaining our brand new plane, stop right here and go and check that out first here! We currently have 11 planes in our fleet and we know that can be a little daunting when trying to choose. Especially if you’re not familiar with the aircrafts. That’s why we created the infographic below to help you find the perfect plane. Just answer the questions to match your requirements and find the perfect plane for your trip! If you have any unanswered questions you can always contact us to find out some more details and finer tune your selection.
If you’re a musician planning an international tour, then you’re in luck! We can take you around the globe to concerts and shows! No matter how many, how often or how far apart! But what are the benefits of flying private over flying commercial as a traveling artist? Today we’re going to be letting you know all the benefits of private aviation as a musician and how it can make your tour better and more enjoyable!
Speed and Efficiency:
One of the main reasons artists choose to fly with Luxwing is because of our speed and efficiency. Having the ability to arrive only 30 minutes before take-off is a huge benefit and will not only reduce the stress of passport control and luggage checks, but will also give you more time to set up at your destination, and even cram in an extra show per day!
Proximity to your Final Destination:
Along the same lines of saving time, Luxwing strive to fly you as close as possible to your destination, as well as provide private transfers between airport and venue, meaning even less time spent away from the stage. Of course, this busy schedule is going to leave you exhausted! And we know how tiring a touring artist’s agenda can be. If you fly with Luxwing, our cabin crew are experienced in taking care of your needs, from tailored catering to comfortable sleeping arrangements and on-board entertainment. We will make sure that you’re in flight experience is adequately personalised to suit your needs.
Storage Capacities:
If you’re traveling with a large entourage and band, then flying private offers even more benefits! Luxwing’s large fleet will certainly have something capable of matching all your requirements. So you can be sure that we’ll find a way to fit all your crew and band members, making sure that everyone gets the VIP treatment they deserve! We also have planes with larger storage capacities, so if you need to carry equipment and instruments, you can be sure that valuable possessions are kept where you can see them, without incurring any additional fees from airlines.
Cancellations:
Lastly, we know that sometimes, your plans have to change. Perhaps one of your concerts is cancelled, or a last minute extension is made at a venue. Luxwing are happy to accommodate for alterations with very short notice, so we can get you where you need to be, with minimum hassle to you.
If you’re interested in reserving a plane for a tour, and experiencing the fastest, VIP, venue to venue travel imaginable, then give us a call or contact us through our website, and we’ll help plan your travel arrangements and pick out the perfect plane for your needs.
A few weeks back, we explained the new concept of our empty leg seats program, where we give our customers up to 70% off pre-scheduled flights! You can also watch this video that we put together, explaining the concept and benefits that are on offer. This week we just want to take a moment to tell you about our most popular destinations on offer for June. Perfect for an early summer holiday!
We’re offering you huge savings on flights to and from Ibiza, allowing you to arrive on the beautiful island in style, and ready to jump straight into the party atmosphere! If that’s not quite your scene, you can still enjoy the more relaxed side of the island, although the opportunity to visit some of the biggest club nights in the world is one that shouldn’t be missed.
Milan is a great destination for shopping, culture and art galleries. And as a popular destination we fly to and from, it has made it onto this list. There, you can see works such as Leonardo da Vinci’s infamous painting of the last supper. We’ve also got some discounted flights to Paris, where art and shopping can once again be found on every street corner.
If you’re a fan of tapas and sun, we’ve got a lot of flights scheduled to Madrid in Spain, and if you’d like to spend part of your summer in England, there are many flights scheduled all over the country including popular airports in London, Oxford and Blackpool.
These flights are sold on a first come first serve basis, and although we are adding more and more flights every day, once they’re gone, they’re gone. So book quickly in order to take advantage of these offers! Visit our empty legs page to see the live, full list of flights on offer, and then get in touch with us to arrange your flight!
