Yahoo Finance Beyond the Deal: Why Chartering a Private Jet Through XO Offers More Than Just Competitive Rates
Say you’re traveling from your headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona to a business meeting in Huntsville, Alabama. Flying commercial with your C-suite would require a connection that’s likely to arrive the night prior, costing everyone more time. If the meeting stretches into the afternoon, you’ll probably have to wait until the next day to catch a flight home.
“That’s potentially three days of travel for a single meeting,” says Leona Qi, President U.S. of Vista, the parent company of private aviation companies VistaJet and XO. “So, if this meeting nets you a million dollars, wouldn’t a private jet charter be a worthwhile investment to ensure you arrive on time, rested, focused and maximizing your time for other priorities?”
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Specifically designed for the flexible private flyer, XO has revolutionized access to private aviation, making air travel more accessible, efficient, and transparent without the need to buy a private jet like a Phenom or a Gulfstream or commit to a long-term contract. With XO, Members receive the service and flexibility they need when traveling for business or pleasure.
“Flying through a smaller company often does not offer you trip protection or benefits,” says Qi, adding that XO Members enjoy loyalty credits with every flight and have a greater protection because of the company’s affiliation with Vista’s network and access to more than 2,400 safety-vetted jets ready to serve clients from anywhere in the world.
XO Reserve Members get priority access to the diverse Vista Members’ fleet of more than 300 aircraft, ranging from Challenger super-mid-size jets to ultra-long-range aircraft, such as the flagship Bombardier Global 7500, with 17 hours of flight time and room for up to 14 passengers and four crew members. XO Reserve Members also benefit from a dedicated team of aviation experts and recovery on bookings outside of peak days, when flying on the Vista Members’ fleet.
That network can prove invaluable when the unexpected happens, according to Qi. “Imagine you’re in Aspen, ready to head back to New York for work and your kids for school. You’re notified that the plane you chartered is broken down, and there’s no recovery available. Maybe the company you booked with only has a few planes. One is broken down, and the others are being used by the owners. Now you’re stuck in Aspen scrambling for accommodations with no guarantee of a flight back to New York, even the next day.”
Or, say you’ve planned a milestone birthday trip to St. Barth’s, spending weeks working with a broker to find the best deal on a private jet charter. You pay the fee but, on departure day, your plane is nowhere to be found. You discover that the owner decided to use it instead.
“Every charter flyer’s worst nightmare is arranging a big trip through a broker, and not having a team to support your travel when the unexpected arises,” Qi says. “I always tell clients who are chartering to fly through a reputable company like XO where you can have support through a dedicated team.”
XO flyers also benefit from personalized service, which includes a network of round-the-clock experts who are fluent in several languages (including Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, and more) and available to help book flights, as well as monitor weather-related issues and potential itinerary changes. Members can also access exclusive hotel and resort benefits from XO’s portfolio of travel partners, as well as insider events and VIP invitations.
The XO team is skilled at handling complicated travel requests, such as accommodations for multiple locations, remote destinations, large groups, and sensitive cargo, from surfboards to exotic pets. Once you book your flight, XO begins building a personalized client profile to gather your preferences, from aircraft type to ground transportation. That allows the company to deliver the best of both worlds: personalization and privacy. Chartering a private jet means no tracked tail numbers and complete confidentiality.
This seamless service enables XO flyers to travel with ease. Business travelers know that time is money, and that inconvenient connections and long layovers can be costly. Flying with XO maximizes time by traveling directly to locations that would often require connecting flights, layovers, and overnight stays.
With XO, private air travel has never been easier.
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