What is a Scheduled Flight?

A scheduled flight is simply another name for a regular ticketed commercial flight.  Scheduled flights are mostly operated from larger hub airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, or Manchester.  Scheduled carriers are some of the most recognisable names in travel, such as British Airways, EasyJet, Emirates or Ryanair.

Scheduled flights are operated on a regular basis, with passengers selecting the most suitable date to fly from a timetable. Scheduled flights are usually cheaper than private jet charter flights because the routes and dates are fixed very far in advance. They are the easiest way to move a large group of people, for a low cost, but the drawback is that passengers must plan their travel around the airline’s availability.

What is a Chartered Flight?

Chartered flights work very differently to scheduled flights. There is no timetable set in advance by the aircraft operator. Instead, the customer advises the required dates, and times of travel and the flight is built around their needs. Flights can be booked by individuals for business trips or holiday flights, or by companies for complex tours.

Chartered flights offer a unique set of benefits:

Total privacy – Because you are hiring the entire aircraft for just your party.
Personalised service – Never worry about schedule delays or missing your flight again.
Flexibility – Access private terminals and smaller airports closer to your destination.

Private Jet Charter vs Scheduled Services

Many clients opt to use private jets in place of first-class or business-class scheduled flights. Private charter offers a reliable alternative with guaranteed availability, giving you peace of mind that you will get to where you need.

If you’re looking for a more direct, secure, and efficient alternative to scheduled flights and are new to flying privately we would be delighted to speak to you any time 24/7 on +44 1403 237 010.

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