Explore a list of popular events that you should book ahead for, to secure your desired flight.
When you travel the globe by private jet, it’s about more than the destinations. You can experience things differently by going to far-flung places or by flying into an airfield that a commercial flight doesn’t have access to. In the world of private and business aviation, our clients recognize that it’s about more than where you’re going and what you’re doing. It’s about experiencing the world through your own eyes with a private jet charter to events that create lasting unforgettable memories.
Whether it’s for private individuals or groups, corporates, attendees or others, private jet travel offers the most direct way to arrive at any event. Speaking of which, these are the events that normally create private jet traffic jams– and the events you should book ahead for, to secure your desired flight.
The Super Bowl stands on its own, as one of the world’s most-watched sporting events. And indeed it represents one of the biggest gatherings of private aircraft in the world. This creates operational challenges for nearby airports, with take-off and landing slots booked out far in advance, and runways usually having to close at full capacity.
Golf is another sport that attracts private jet travelers in large numbers to its flagship events. We provide private charter flights for competitors, groups and individuals at all levels, attending golf events all over the world.
From festivals to award ceremonies, movie industry events have always been pivotal in the private jet calendar, attracting a glamorous mix of stars and industry executives to celebrate the year’s biggest movies.
Major music festivals are destinations events that attract an A-list crowd, in addition to the acts themselves and their entourages.
The Monaco Grand Prix creates one of Europe’s biggest weekends for private jet demand, with Nice and Cannes airports exceptionally busy with private jet landings and with helicopter transfers to Monaco itself (it usually overlaps with the Cannes Film Festival, which adds even greater demand to the area).
Key soccer events and event finals see a surge of private jet demand, from individual fans and corporate travel. Some book far in advance, but we also see last minute demand during the knockout stages of major tournaments, from fans looking to support their team.
It’s not only sport that attracts private jet travelers, in large numbers. Major art events are increasingly becoming key calendar entries, for exhibitors, collectors, and party-goers.
Horse racing events are another major draw, with private jet travelers flying in to attend famous events – such as the Kentucky Derby. Polo tournaments also attract an exclusive crowd of spectators.
Major gatherings of political figures also create significant demand for private jet travel. The World Economic Forum in Davos each January is the most high profile, when large numbers of aircraft fly in to nearby Swiss airports, including Samedan and Zurich.
Certain business expos and conferences also generate a notable increase in private jet traffic. There are the aviation industry events, such as NBAA, EBACE and the Paris Air Show.
But other industry flagship gatherings also create extra private jet demand. These include property and real estate conference MIPIM in Cannes; Yacht shows such as the Monaco Yacht Show; CES in Las Vegas; and IP Week in London.
There are many other events – big and small – that shape private jet demand. From a solar eclipse, to tennis finals, a truffle festival, or a major poker tournament. When timing is tight and the journey is a key part of the event experience, private jet travel is the no.1 choice.
For private jet charter booking to any international event, get in touch with Aviation Horizons today.
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