Aircraft

The right aircraft is the smallest one that does the trip in comfort. That depends on real range rather than brochure range, on the runway at both ends, on how many people and bags travel and on how long you will sit. Here we explain the classes, compare cabins and give the propeller its due.

Aircraft

Private jet classes, from very light jets to ultra long range

Seven classes, from turboprops to ultra long range jets, with seats, range and cabin height, and why the labels are looser than they sound.

6 min read

Aircraft

Choosing the right aircraft for a trip, range, runway, people and bags

A calm method for matching the aircraft to the trip: realistic range, runways and heat, the people on board, the bags they bring and the cabin they need.

5 min read

Aircraft

Turboprop or light jet, when the propeller is the better choice

On short sectors a modern turboprop is often only minutes slower than a light jet, reaches strips jets cannot and costs less per hour. Here is where each wins.

5 min read

Aircraft

Cabin dimensions explained, height, width, floor and what you feel

Brochures list cabin height, width and length to the inch. Here is how those numbers translate into headroom, seating, sleep, bags and how you feel on arrival.

5 min read

• CharterHow on-demand charter works, who actually flies you and which way of buying suits you.
• CostsHourly bands, the lines of a quote, empty legs and why one way costs what it costs.
• SafetyChecking an operator, spotting illegal charter, crew duty limits and winter operations.
• Routes & AirportsClassic city pairs, Alpine airports and how to choose where you take off.
• On BoardCatering, luggage, flying with pets and staying connected above the clouds.