Sarah Oberman, founder and CEO of TruNorth Jets. Photos courtesy of TruNorth Jets in Camarillo.
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CAMARILLO – In chaotic times, how much is peace of mind worth?
Traditional airports and airplanes have faced a slew of hurdles in the past few years, and recent news that airlines are beginning to cancel long-haul international flights in the face of rising fuel challenges only underscores those difficulties.
For the business traveler, though, being in-person can make or break a big moment. Contract negotiations often require a personal touch, and clients are more likely to sign on to bigger deals with the assurance of knowing who exactly they’re working with.
Private air charters, like the ones offered by TruNorth Jets, offer a more secure path forward for business travelers. By using a private charter, a business traveler can choose the flight path best suited to their needs without worrying about the flight being canceled because the route is no longer deemed profitable by an airline.
Smaller aircraft require less fuel, giving private charters a leg up on larger airlines.
The additional security a chartered flight offers also features enhanced flexibility, convenience and time-savings. Private flights can take off and land in airfields and airports too small for long-haul airline flights, giving passengers a wider range of choices and bringing them closer to where they need to be.
These flights can also be arranged for the most convenience to the passenger. The three, four or five hours before a flight could be spent traveling to a large, international airport, parking or being dropped off, finding the correct terminal and getting to a lounge or to the place where the flight will be taking off from, or it could be spent securing or celebrating a deal done well.
The benefits add up in other ways. In a traditional airline flight, choosing seats together comes at a higher price, and even then, there’s no space to conduct meetings, go over last-minute details or regroup after an important trip. With chartered flights, the entire cabin can be a conference room, complete with on-board Wi-Fi, refreshments and other amenities.
There’s also no such thing as waiting in line to go through security or at luggage claims; passengers can show up when they need to and depart shortly after touching down, allowing them to spend more time focusing on what’s important to them.
— Sarah Oberman is the founder and CEO of TruNorth Jets and has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry. TruNorth Jets is located at 5235 Mission Oaks Blvd. in Santa Rosa Valley. For more information, please visit the company’s website at trunorthjets.com or call (310) 862- JETS (5387).