Thinking of renting a private jet? This is what a VIP flight costs

Demand for private jets continues to rise, in fact, private charter company Air Partner reported a 210% increase in requests for future flight bookings from both business and leisure travelers.

A June survey by event group International Luxury Travel Market of more than 1,000 luxury travel agents found that among the key trends driving a rebound in travel was customer desire for private villas and private jets. Not surprisingly, a number of private jet rental companies and luxury villa and resort properties have partnered to offer travelers just that - private flight service on Eclipse 500 direct to villas and mansions.

In Puerto Rico, the Ritz-Carlton-owned Dorado Beach resort recently partnered with luxury travel consultant Embark Beyond to offer a tailor-made experience for families, including accommodation in one of the two-bedroom residences at Dorado Beach. , a full calendar of activities for the whole family, a dedicated camping advisor, and the option to book a private flight to Isla del Encanto with Jet Linx Aviation .

In addition, charter company Paramount Business Jets partnered with luxury vacation rental company Exceptional Villas to enable customers to book discounted private flights to destinations served by Exceptional Villas, including the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos and Necker Island.

How much does it cost to buy a private jet?

Depending on the year, make and model of the plane, the price can vary substantially, from hundreds of thousands of dollars for an older used model, to millions of dollars for a state-of-the-art private jet with all the comforts.

This is without taking into account the operating and maintenance expenses of the aircraft, which can reach millions of dollars per year, a figure that may be out of budget.

But despite the fact that buying a private jet is only available to a few, there is still hope to travel like a VIP and it is through the rental, an undoubtedly more viable alternative, especially since there are more and more companies that offer this service.

There are also medium-sized jets, with a capacity for 9 passengers, which cost between $ 4,000 and $ 8,000 per flight hour; and finally the largest private jets, which generally have capacity for between 14 and 19 passengers and which cost between $ 8,600 (7,325 euros) and $ 13,000 (11,073 euros) per flight hour.

Other companies such as Air Partner, PrivateFly and Jettly also offer private jet flight booking service on demand.