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Private jets get benched for the Super Bowl

The US is set abuzz by the upcoming Super Bowl—one of the premiere sports events in American culture. All our getting ecstatic except for private jet charter companies, who will be expecting a thin outing during the Super Bowl.

For the past few years, private jet charters have made a killing by transporting avid fans across the US to different Super Bowl locations. However, 2009 is a different case. 

“It’s sure not 2008 any more,” sighs Nathan McKelvey, the chief executive officer of Jets.com—a company charters private jet flights.

Last year, Jets.com co-sponsored an airport party in Phoenix to meet their Super Bowl customers. There were around 500 private jets that flew in for the big game. The company also worked with the NFL to form 55 Super Bowl packages, which included transportation, tickets, and hotel accommodations. This year, Jets.com offers 13 packages.  

This year’s Super Bowl—which will be held in Tampa Bay, Florida—is expecting a $150 million reduction in general expenses, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.