Catering on a private jet, how ordering works
Food on a charter flight is ordered through the operator, prepared on the ground and finished in a small galley. How it works, what travels well and how it is billed.
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On Board
Catering, luggage, flying with pets and staying connected above the clouds.
Once the door closes the cabin is yours, within limits set by space, galley and rules. These pages explain how catering is ordered, what fits in the baggage hold, how pets travel with you and what to expect from Wi-Fi on a business jet.
Luggage on a private jet, soft bags, skis and golf clubs
On a small jet, the shape of your bags matters more than their weight. How baggage space really works, what fits, and why telling the operator early saves trouble at the steps.
Flying with pets on a private jet
Your dog can usually sit beside you on a charter flight. The paperwork still follows the animal health rules of every country you land in, and private flights get no exemption.
Wi-Fi above the clouds, connectivity on business jets
Two jets of the same class can offer very different internet. How air-to-ground, geostationary and low earth orbit systems work, and what to ask before you book.
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Aircraft Match
Four questions about your trip, one recommended aircraft class and the reasons behind it.
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The other sections
- 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.
- AircraftFrom turboprops to ultra long range jets: classes, cabins and the right size for a trip.
- 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.