Michael Payne Joins Bentley University Executive Club

This June, CEO of Private Flight Advisors, Michael Payne, joined the Bentley University Executive Club which is comprised of distinguished Bentley alumni who hold leadership positions in organizations across a broad range of industries and professions. This exclusive and prestigious Club provides a forum to share business experience, expertise, challenges, ideas and solutions, and to build relationships among peers who share a common professional bond.

Michael graduated from Bentley University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing in 1992, and later received an MBA at Bentley’s Graduate School of Business in 1998. In his twenty years since graduating, Michael has achieved significant accomplishments in sales, management, marketing and business development with some of the most respected companies in the world. As CEO of Private Flight Advisors, Michael has led the company through tremendous growth and transformation, establishing PFA as the premier offering in the private jet charter arena. 

The Bentley Executive Club is a dynamic organization that is growing international reputation for excellence and distinction. We congratulate Michael on his acceptance into this exclusive Club, and on his achievements and visibility in the business world.

Private Flight Advisors Announces Partnership with The Sweet Life Café

Private Flight Advisors, LLC, the premier boutique private jet charter and advisory firm, has partnered with The Sweet Life Café, Martha’s Vineyard’s most luxurious fine-dining restaurant. Private Flight Advisors and The Sweet Life Café aim to use each other’s services in a reciprocal manner to better assist each of their already existing discerning client-base.

“We are pleased to announce a partnership with The Sweet Life Café”, says President of Private Flight Advisors, Brian Higgins. “With many of our clients traveling to Martha’s Vineyard every summer, we want them to experience the best that Martha’s Vineyard has to offer. We believe a great way to accomplish this is partnering with the Island’s most intimate, fine-dining establishment”.

Through this new partnership, customers can experience the highest level of luxury and service when travelling into Martha’s Vineyard. Private Flight Advisors would like to provide Sweet Life Café customers with preferred charter services, and in turn, The Sweet Life Café would like to offer a $300 gift certificate to Private Flight Advisors clients.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer our customers private jet charter services through our new partnership with Private Flight Advisors”, says Owner and Manager of The Sweet Life Café, Susan Guérin. “Their expertise in private aviation and client service will provide our customers an unmatched level of value and service when flying into Martha’s Vineyard Airport.”


About Private Flight Advisors

Private Flight Advisors is the leading boutique private jet charter and advisory firm focusing on safety, value, service, and security. Private Flight Advisors is a Wyvern Authorized Broker http://www.weflysafe.com/Brokers/Detail.aspx?id=2530.

For more information on Private Flight Advisors please call (877) 732-9963 or visit http://www.privateflightadvisors.com.

About The Sweet Life Cafe

The Sweet Life Cafe, a fine-dining restaurant on Martha's Vineyard, features contemporary French-American cuisine with an accent on local catches and produce. They have been voted best new restaurant by Boston Magazine, The Best of the Cape & Islands, and Best of Martha's Vineyard in 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

For more information on The Sweet Life Cafe, please call (508) 696-0200 or visit www.sweetlifemv.com

2012 Summer Olympics: New Developments and Travel Tips

With the Olympic Torch Relay in its 6th week, opening ceremony rehearsals nearing perfection, and athletes closing in on their final workouts, the 2012 Summer Olympics in London are approaching quickly and should be nothing short of historic. Scheduled to begin on July 27, 2012, the two largest developments for this year's Olympics include new venue construction and an unsurpassed budget for an opening ceremony. Let's take a look at these new developments for the 2012 Summer Olympics and how the experts at Private Flight Advisors can help deliver you a seamless trip for an unforgettable experience.

Venue Developments

Most of the developments for the 2012 Olympic Games are centered around the 500-acre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. What was once an industrial land in 2005 has been rapidly transformed over the last few years into green space providing long term improvements to the country's landscape and economy. Here are some of the other top new venues that will crown the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park:

The Olympic Stadium will host the four spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies at London 2012, as well as track and field events. The Stadium is surrounded by waterways on three sides and spectators will reach the venue via five bridges that link the site to the surrounding area.

Designed by Zaha Hadid in 2004, the breathtaking Aquatics Center is one of the permanent venues specially constructed for London 2012 and will host the swimming and diving events. It is located in the southern side of the Olympic Park in Stratford in East London, and will also serve as the main entrance to the games.

The Basketball Arena is the largest venue ever built for an Olympics with the intention of being taken down. This arena will also be one of the most heavily-used venues in the Olympics with competition events taking place almost every day. Plans for the arena are to be reused in a future Olympics or relocated elsewhere in the country.

Ceremonies

Although Beijing's impressive $100 million-plus opening ceremony for the 2008 Olympics will be hard to top, in December when Prime Minister David Cameron raised the budget to $130 million, new casting calls went out almost immediately. Danny Boyle, choreographer of Slumdog Millionaire, soon became the Artistic Director of the ceremonies with plans to transform the Olympic Stadium into one of the largest sets ever built.

Upon entry to the Olympic Stadium, the audience will see a scene that represents a traditional and picturesque view of the British countryside. The set will be complete with meadows, fields and rivers, and will feature families taking picnics, sports being played on the village green and farmers tilling the soil in farmyards. Danny is promising over 10,000 performers including dancers, drummers, acrobats, skateboarders, nurses and imitators of historical importance to British.

The Red Arrows, a synchronized stunt-jet team usually reserved for the royal family, will take part, as well as the Queen herself. The Closing Ceremonies will also feature an A-list of musical acts including The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Elton John and Paul McCartney. The 2012 Olympic Ceremonies promise to be extraordinary- just imagine the feeling of the torch entering the Olympic Park Stadium in person, before witnessing the finest athletes on Earth compete for the gold in 36 events.


Travel Tips

If you are booking a private jet to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, our most critical piece of advice would be to not wait until the last minute. With 500,000 visitors arriving by air, including 10,000 private aviation flights, both Britain's commercial and private airports will be pushed to their breaking points. Only July 14th, the UK government will impose major airspace restrictions and the military will begin controlling the skies over London, banning all unapproved air travel. To protect the controlled airspace from overcrowding, aircraft arriving into or departing from the 35 airports must reserve an airspace "slot allocation" with the Airport Coordination Limited (ACL). Another thing to bear in mind is that with 800,000 spectators who will need transportation, there will be no spectator parking at any London 2012 venue, with a strong focus on public transportation- including river services.

Hundreds of thousands will be coming into London for the 2012 Olympic Games next month, but only some will be flying with the highest level of comfort and service on a private jet. With Opening Ceremonies taking place on July 27th, there is still time to book the perfect private jet charter. Non-stop travel over the Atlantic requires an aircraft with appropriate range, and we suggest the Embraer Legacy for an extravagant experience at a cost-efficient price, and the Gulfstream G550 for travelers looking for the ultimate, world-class private jet experience.

Upon arrival to your private airport, including Farnborough and London Oxford where slots are still available, our Senior Advisors will handle your luxury ground transportation to your five star hotel. From there, we can coordinate your private travel to the specific park-and-ride locations outside the Olympic Games, to some intimate dining establishments, or to some non-sporting events including the production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to a Warner Brothers' studio tour of "The Making of Harry Potter". We look forward to assisting you with your private jet charter needs, including your once-in-a lifetime experience to the historic 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. For more information on getting to the Olympics on a private jet, and also getting tickets to the events before your arrival please call us today at (877) 732 - 9963.

Brian Higgins, President of Private Flight Advisors, helps raise $200,000 for cancer research

Brian Higgins, President of Private Flight Advisors, recently participated in the 2012 Haymakers for Hope charity boxing event at the House of Blues Boston. Haymakers for Hope is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote awareness for cancer research. Each year they hold the Haymakers for Hope charity event which is a USA Boxing sanctioned fight featuring novices who have trained with pro boxing trainers for 4-6 months. The volunteer fighters come from all walks of life with one goal in mind - to help raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund.

Taking place in front of over 1500 people, the second annual Haymakers for Hope featured 26 boxers in 13 thrilling matches, ranging from heavyweight to female competitions. The night was a huge success, full of fun and great competition, all for a very deserving cause. Through ticket sales and sponsorships, the charity boxing event was able to raise over $200,000 for the Jimmy Fund & Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Brian would like to thank everyone who supported this fantastic event.  For more information on the Haymakers for Hope charity boxing event, please watch the video below or visit their website at http://haymakersforhope.org/.

The Evolution of the HondaJet

The highly anticipated very light HondaJet has been in the development stages for 26 years, continuously evolving to offer superior quality and to exceed FAA safety standards. 26 years may be a long time for no actual aircraft deliveries compared to other manufacturing start-ups, but Honda Aircraft Company has always enjoyed one strong advantage- the financial support and engineering expertise of the one of the world's largest automobile companies. Let’s take a look at the evolution of the HondaJet.


The earliest stages of Honda’s first business aircraft began in 1986 when a young Honda engineer named Michimasa Fujino joined Honda’s R&D division and began studying small sized business jets using engines from other manufacturers. He gained invaluable experience, sanding molds and building composite parts by hand on his first formation, the MH-01- A Beechcraft Bonanza accessorized with a composite wing and tail. This single-engine, turbo-prop plane lead to Fujino’s design of the MH-02, an all composite business jet completed in the early 1990’s. At this time, Fujino reports his work represented only “fundamental research programs…with no intention for commercialization.”

In 1997, with financial backing from Honda Motor Co., Fujino drafted a first sketch of the HondaJet and soon began the research and design to develop this idea into a reality. For the next 6 years Fujino oversaw the manufacturing of the first HondaJet meanwhile studying the physics of the design and implementing to offer superior performance, efficiency and quality. Fujino developed many aircraft innovations still used today: His over the wing engine-mount-configuration improved the aerodynamic performance of the jet at high speeds and allowed for more cabin space; the natural-laminar flow (NLF) of the wing and nose were developed through extensive analyses of wind-tunnel testing and helped achieve the highest possible wing efficiency in cruise flight; And, his all-composite fuselage structure was developed to reduce the weight and manufacturing costs of the HondaJet.

On December 16, 2003 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the HondaJet, equipped with Honda HF118 engines successfully completed initial flight tests at Piedmont Triad Airport in North Carolina, a significant milestone for the company and the industry. Following three more years of safety and quality improvements to the HondaJet, on July 25, 2006, Honda announced plans to enter the HondaJet into the growing very light jet market. Michimasa Fujino became the President & CEO of the new subsidiary, Honda Aircraft Company, and soon began the process of accepting HondaJet sales orders, pending FAA certification in 3-4 years.

Just a few months after the announcement of accepting sales orders, the Honda Aircraft Company took the next major step toward delivering the HondaJet into the hands of its customers, by breaking ground for its new 369,000 square foot $100 million headquarters and manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International airport in Greensboro, NC. This facility was also supposed to take 3-4 years to complete, the same amount of time for the HondaJet to be FAA certified.

Since 2006, the HondaJet has undergone a total of four redesigns, all conforming to FAA standards and newer technology. On May 4^th, 2012 Honda Aircraft Company announced that its fourth conforming HondaJet aircraft, referred to as "F3," successfully completed its first flight, while the FAA evaluated the takeoff and climb; landing gear operation; flap operations; aircraft handling; and its air data system checks. While the headquarters and manufacturing facility has been completed since 2011, the HondaJet is expected to be certified by the end of 2013, which will begin deliveries soon after. Honda Aircraft Company reports more than 100 firm orders for the $4.5 million very light jet. As far as the yellow color, Fujino says:

"Yellow may be unconventional for a business jet, but the HondaJet is a new generation, advanced light jet with high performance and efficiency. HondaJet represents sportiness with high efficiency, so my choice of this special yellow for F3 expresses Honda's passion for, what we call, our ‘sports car in the sky.’ ”

PrivateFlight Advisors would like to congratulate Mr. Fujino and Honda on their efforts and innovations since 1986 and are looking forward to using the HondaJet come certification next year.

A Day On Martha's Vineyard

Imagine enjoying a superb meal and fine wine on the gorgeous island of Martha’s Vineyard to top off a relaxing summer week full of unwinding on the beach, shopping at boutique shops, dining luxuriously, and lounging on patio decks. You finish up your delicious meal, sit back, and reflect on the fond memories of sightseeing in the hot afternoons and socializing in the breezy summer nights. Martha’s Vineyard offers plenty to the discerning traveler, and with the warm summer months approaching, it is the best time of the year to visit this beautiful island. A recent partnership between Private Flight Advisors and Martha’s Vineyard’s most luxurious restaurant, The Sweet Life Café, is sure to also make your stay a little more elegant.

There are many beautiful places to stay on Martha’s Vineyard, but the historic Harbor View Hotel & Resort, located in the very heart of Edgartown, Massachusetts offers a unique and charming atmosphere with stunning ocean views, refined Martha’s Vineyard décor, and attentive personal service. The hotel is flanked by historic homes from 19th-Century whaling captains, and offers spacious, well-equipped suites ideal for relaxation.

Once you get a good night’s rest in your suite at the Harbor View Hotel, if you are looking for an adventurous afternoon, Martha’s Vineyard offers plenty for the active traveler. A short walk out of your hotel door can lead you to many pleasurable locations including: 100 miles of bike trails alongside beautiful beaches, forests and quiet country lanes; acres of picturesque bird watching sanctuaries; gorgeous golf courses including the Farm Neck Golf Club which has been described as the “East Coast Pebble Beach”; and many piers where you can take sailing courses to learn wind awareness, dock procedures, boat steering, and roles of a the crew.

If you prefer an afternoon by the beach, a trip to one of the best hidden gems on Martha’s Vineyard is a great decision. A car ride through the woods of Edgartown leads to a long and windy dirt road surrounded by dunes, and eventually to Long Point Wildlife Refuge, a spectacular hidden beach along the southern coast of Martha’s Vineyard. Whether you want to wakeboard in the ocean, relax in a lukewarm freshwater pond, or explore a rare grassland habitat, the Long Point Wildlife Refuge has all of these amenities in a 1 mile radius and will quickly become your favorite hidden escape.

A relaxing afternoon on the beach will transition nicely into a cool late-afternoon stroll in Oak Bluffs. This is a perfect destination for travelers looking to browse boutique clothing and surf shops; receive spa treatment; or experience the night life at luxurious bistros. Oak Bluffs has everything for the whole family, including a carousel and an arcade for the children, to pubs and taverns with lovely harbor views for the adults. Stop into the preppy & coastal inspired clothing retailer, Vineyard Vines, and hear the two founders’ amazing story starting as necktie salesmen, to becoming one of the leading luxury brands and retailers in the United States.

   A promenade through the quaint and homey streets of Oak Bluffs can follow with a delicious meal amidst elegant ambiance at Martha’s Vineyard’s most luxurious restaurant and Private Flight Advisors’ most recent partner- The Sweet Life Café. The Sweet Life Café is housed in a charming Victorian house and features warm tones, low lighting and handsome antique furniture. A favorite site to Barack Obama and Michael J. Fox, this highly regarded restaurant was voted best new restaurant in 2007 by Boston Magazine and Best Restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard in 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2008. Many guests opt for the sautéed halibut with sweet pea risotto, pine nuts, snow peas, and marjoram beurre blanc or the seared scallops with morel pana cotta, asparagus and morel ragout. Be sure to also choose from one of the 90 carefully selected bottles of  wine!

With summer right around the corner, Martha’s Vineyard is the perfect luxurious destination for exciting outdoors activities and relaxing atmospheres. Plan a private jet charter with Private Flight Advisors into Martha’s Vineyard Airport, and let our Senior Advisors deliver a seamless experience from your original quote to your return flight landing.

New Falcon 2000S Nears Certification

Dassault’s newest aircraft, the Falcon 2000S, completed its first year of flight testing and has accumulated 300 flight hours in over 100 total flights as of April 5, 2012. This highly anticipated business jet is moving closer to its expected certification date by the end of 2012, and should be ready for service by the beginning of 2013.  

Since the Falcon 2000’s debut by Dassault in 1996, this series of jets has taken on several advancements in technology and features while hovering in a niche between a super mid size and heavy business jet. The release of the 2000EX in 2004 and the 2000DX in 2007 featured enhanced avionics, better cabin pressurization systems and an updated EASy digital cockpit. When the 2000LX was unveiled in 2009, this model pushed the series into a true heavy jet category, at over $30 million in price with over 4,000 miles in range.

Compared to the previous 2000LX model, the new 2000S has a shorter range of 3,350 miles and is priced cheaper at $25 million, but it is far from just a smaller version. This new jet offers much improved fuel economy, operating costs that are much less than smaller mid size aircrafts, and access to airports not previously available due to its lighter weight and inboard wing slats that allow it to fly into steeper runways.  The Pratt & Whitney engines feature new combustors that cut emissions by 40%, and the BMW Group Designworks USA developed a highly creative interior which features lighting and color contrasts which give the illusion the cabin is even larger than it is.

The first part of the testing for this super mid size business jet incorporated numerous handling qualities and failure mode tests, including takeoff with engine failure. In later phases of the certification process, engineers will test and fine-tune the aircraft's anti-ice system and authenticate the integration of EASy II, the next generation of Dassault's, prized avionics suite.

The 2000S represents a serious threat to the super mid size market with its build efficiencies, price competitiveness, and sleek design. Come FAA certification later this year, Private Flight Advisors will be prepared to source you a safe, cost-effective flight on the Falcon 2000S whether you are travelling a transatlantic flight with your family or cross-country trip with business. If you would like information on approved private jet aircrafts in our program including super mid size jets like the Falcon 2000S, please visit: http://www.flypfa.com/Items_322_Approved_Private_Jet_Charter_Aircraft.aspx

Private Jet Charter Heli-Skiing Adventure!

Now is the time to book your next skiing adventure - in Alaska! Home to the world’s finest Heli-Skiing! Be prepared to dole out some cash for this trip, and check your travel insurance policy, because Heli-Skiing is an experience of a lifetime, and once you’re booked, there’s no turning back! At Private Flight Advisors, we highly recommend Points North Heli-Adventures (PNH). As Maine’s Gold Medalist in Snowboarding Seth Wescott said, “ I’ve had the best days of my life here … the day I leave every year I already can’t wait for the next 11 months to hurry up and get over. Till next April.”
“Points North Heli Adventures is the only heli skiing operation utilizing the southeastern side of the Chugach mountains. In the past decade, the Chugach Range has proved to be the premier destination worldwide for helicopter skiing and boarding. Our base location allows us to provide you with a ‘private’ playground in your backyard. While other operations share terrain, we are able to explore areas that the others can not conveniently access. We continue to find new terrain each year catering from the intermediate level recreation skier to the world class athlete. If you have heard of heli skiing in Alaska, and are already this deep in your research of operators, it is highly likely that we have terrain to suit your abilities.” -Points North 




As your private jet prepares for landing at Cordova Municipal Airport, you will see the very mountains you will be soon be skiing. Located in southeast Alaska, on Prince William Sound, Cordova is home to spectacular mountains, scenic wetlands, brilliant forests, and endless waterways, providing some of the world’s best skiing, hiking, photography, boating, and fishing. Upon arrival, a PNH staff member that will cater to your every need will greet you and take you on a short 15 minute ride from the airport to your homebase. PNH has access to more than 1500 miles of the finest terrain, catering to intermediate skiers up to world class athletes.


An exclusive private helicopter is available for up to 8 people and includes:
    -Eurocopter A-Star B2
    -12 hours of flight time. 6 hours guaranteed. This is based on Hobbs time (heli in flight).
    -All fuel and 2 PNH guides (mandatory).
    -All safety gear, includes; pack, shovel, probe, harness and transceiver.
The cost is nearly $60k, but you do get a discounted , all-inclusive 7 nights lodging rate!

When you book your trip with Private Flight Advisors, you can be sure every detail has been covered. Our private jet charter services will ensure a smooth transition from the start of your trip to the end. Remember - the earlier you book, the higher quality corporate jet you will be flying! 

The Possibility to Save Thousands on Your Private Travel!

Recently our team at PFA did a cost savings analysis for one of our clients through his first 40 hrs of flight time against his Sentient Membership Card and Marquis Jet Card.  Our client paid a total of $196,045 on flights that ranged from same day round trips on Hawker 400xp’s to multiple overnights on Challenger 300’s and G200’s.

PFA saved our client $97,630 (46%) on newer and more desirable aircraft than if he used his Sentient Membership.  Conversely, if he were to use his 400xp card with Marquis he saved $314,021 (73%) which does not include the large interchange premium for upgrading to larger aircraft such as Hawker 800xp, Citation Excel and G200.

To find out more on how you can save thousands on your private travel please call or email me at any time with your next flight.

Private Jet Charter To St. Thomas

What a great time of year to visit the beautiful island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. St. Thomas  http://st-thomas.com/ is the by far the most popular cruise port in the Caribbean. If you find yourself in this port you will also find yourself in the capital of St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie. For a backdrop you'll see emerald hills with pastel houses in the forefront. Here in Charlotte Amalie you be able to shop duty free in the historic downtown shopping district where you can purchase the most imaginable goods.


St. Thomas has many beautiful places to stay with many options of how private you want your stay to be. For those seeking a seeking privacy with some of the best views in St. Thomas The Star Garden Villa is where you will want to rest your body and mind. This villa is well-equipped, luxurious, and the two story chateau has everything to make your vacation enjoyable and memorable. Of special note is the layout of The Star Garden with breathtaking 300 degree panorama.


If a resort Hotel is more your pace, then The Ritz Carleton is the place to be. This exquisite beachfront resort is sure to cater to your every whim, and each room has a private balcony or terrace. For the culinary enthusiast there are four fine-dining establishments. After a day of taking in the sights and sounds of St. Thomas be sure to relax and have sumptuous Spa treatment in their seaside cabana.




Once you've settled on a place to stay, you'll find St. Thomas is perfect for those of you who love the water. There's plenty of chances to snorkel, scuba dive, and windsurfing, kite boarding, sailing, parasailing, and kayaking also await you! Explore the beauty of the coral reefs with VI Snuba Excursions for a truly unique experience. With VI Snuba you'll be able to breath easily underwater without wearing heavy restrictive gear.












If you prefer to stay on the water's surface be sure to check out Island Sol which is located on the East End of St. Thomas, where you can experience kiteboarding, wake surfing, sailing and windsurfing with the best instructors on the island.

Just a short boat ride from St. Thomas is the beautiful island of St. John where you can visit the Virgin Islands National park. This impressive park has 14,600 acres and since a third of them underwater there are plenty of opportunities to scuba dive or snorkel. In the park you can hike tropical forests to find pre-columbian and planation-era ruins. St. John of course has plenty of white sand beaches to enjoy a leisurely stroll on before heading to St. John's capital, Cruz bay. Here you will find small streets, intimate restaurants and quaint boutiques to idle the day away in.

For a truly unique experience visit The Butterfly Garden where you will see butterflies from all over the world up close and personal. Walk around the peaceful gardens while these beautiful creatures fly freely around. Watch the video: http://vimeo.com/18230674


If spending the day getting pampered is in your agenda you'll want to indulge yourself at Prana Spa where you can choose from a full array of spa services from one hour massage to a relaxing full day spa package, and all the specialities in between.


St Thomas has an abundance of delicious places to eat. Havana Blue is one place you won't want to miss. For ambiance this place can't be beat! Their open walls allow for spectacular views, along with 20ft windows dressed with flowing sheer white veils. Chef Omar Sanchez creates a fusion of Cuban and Pacific Rim dishes, sure to please every palate. For that special romantic evening, reserve an exclusive table for two on Morning Star Beach where you will be served a seven course dinner, with champagne and a private waiter.




One thing to remember when booking your international trip is that all countries require some kind of advance notification of arrival. Rules vary with different countries from simply filing a flight plan to specific written notification days in advance. Private Flight Advisors will take care of all this for you, but the earlier you contact them, the less chance your plane will be routed to a secondary location, waiting to be processed by the slow hands of Customs, costing you time and delay-related expenses.


Here is a link to the FAA site regarding preparation for your international flights. It offers advice and requirements to help make your trip as seamless as possible. http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ifim/intl_overview/


Developing and maintaing a relationship with a Jet Charter Broker is very important, and a little homework on your part will go a long way in saving money and time, and eliminating unnecessary hassles. Booking early will ensure that every detail is covered, so that you can focus your attention on your vacation.


Now is still a good time for booking with a good inventory availability, lower prices, and higher quality aircraft!

Private Jet Charter and Customs - Book Early!

Semptember is over, and Private Jet Charter is on the threshold of its busiest time of year. Now is the time to start planning your trips for the upcoming Holiday season! Save your procrastination for your holiday shopping, because right now is the best time to prepare chartering a Private Jet for your vacation. When Private Jet Aircraft inventory is high, the highest quality Private Jets are the first to get booked, and the prices are lower. As the season picks up, inventory becomes less available, and you will end up paying more for a lesser quality aircraft.

Another very important factor to consider is Customs. All countries require some kind of advance notification of arrival. For some countries, simply filing a flight plan meets this requirement, while others may require specific written notification many days before the flight. Requests should allow ample time for processing and return reply, if required. Your Jet Charter Broker will take care of all this for you, but the earlier you contact them, the less chance your plane will be routed to a secondary Customs location.


The last thing you want is to be held up in a different city, waiting to be processed by the slow hands of Customs, making you late, and paying for extra time and delay-related expenses.


Here is a link to the FAA site regarding preparation for your international flights. It offers advice and requirements to help make your trip as seamless as possible. http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ifim/intl_overview/

Developing and maintaing a relationship with a Jet Charter Broker is very important, and a little homework on your part will go a long way in saving money and time, and eliminating unnecessary hassles. Booking early will ensure that every detail is covered, so that you can focus your attention on your vacation.


Now is the time for Booking: Good availability, Lower Prices, Higher quality aircraft.

Micheal Payne interviewed by Idea Paint

Private Flight Advisors Co-founder Michael Payne speaks to how using IdeaPaint helps PFA coordinate private jet charter logistics for their clients.

 Give us a call to find out how PFA can help make your next private jet charter a complete success!
877-PFA-9963 or visit our website www.privateflightadvisors.com

Putting the "Private" back in Private Jet Travel

Michael Payne and Brian Higgins announce the launch of Private Flight Advisors. 

Michael Payne and Brian Higgins

Private Flight Advisors was founded on the premise of bringing the fundamentals of value and service back to the private jet industry.  Our model takes a long view on achieving success. We have established our base by earning one client at a time, serving them one flight at a time. PFA doesn't try to sell you into a program, but rather match you with a solution that is in your best interest.


With the proliferation of different programs in the industry, Private Flight Advisors has seen private jet travel shift away from its core value of delivering a seamless experience, free of logistical worries and hurdles. As industry veterans, we have seen first-hand how clients' interests have become secondary to short-term profits at other jet travel providers. As a PFA client, not only can you be assured that your interests come first, but you will have access the most knowledgeable team of professionals in private jet travel industry.  Our firm’s Senior Advisors undergo an extensive recruitment and training program and have over 20 years of industry experience.


Call us today and see how we can help you find the best solutions for your private flight needs.    Worldwide Jet Solutions – 24/7   (877) PFA-9963

Private Flight Advisors takes off - Putting 'Private' back in Private Jet Travel