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IAC says private jets are in high demand in the Middle East and Europe
International Air Charter (IAC), an independent private charter broker, says that there is a growing demand for short-haul and intra-regional flights in the Middle East.
IAC says that inbound European travelers, particularly those who have invested in property in UAE, prefer traveling via private jet because it is more convenient, time-efficient, and cost-effective in reaching various locations in the Middle East.
The company also noted that similar trends are emerging in Europe, where there has been an increase in flight reservations and repeat bookings for popular destination spots.
“While commercial airlines are still convenient for long-haul flights, a growing number of elite clients are now looking for charter jet solutions for shorter local and regional flights within the Middle East or around Europe,” says Elie Abdo, IAC managing partner in the Middle East.
Abdo continues, “Chartered jets give our elite business clients greater flexibility in terms of departure time and passenger capacity, while allowing them to avail of a wide range of business or even customised leisure services and facilities throughout the trip, which are otherwise unavailable in commercial flights. Some of the popular Middle East destinations for our chartered flights include Sharm El Sheikh, Marrakesh and the new emerging favoured destination of Essouira.”
IAC offers an extensive array of aircrafts, from six to 40-seater planes. It has 24-7 access to over 50,000 planes around the world through its Computerised Aircraft Tracking System (CATS). IAC can provide a private jet within two hours notice and bring a customer to any location in the world.
Abdo explains: “IAC’s 24-hour service availability has also been a major attraction as affluent travellers going on business or leisure trips often want to get to as many destinations as possible. Moreover, we do not have any travel restrictions to any destination, so we are sure to bring our clients to any destination they desire. Jet services likewise eliminate queues and greatly reduce paperwork, check-in time and other customs-related issues, which means that clients can travel faster and much more comfortably.”
Source: Middle East Hotelier
