With the heightened risk of exposure to COVID-19 in terminals and with airlines cutting services, Flight Options, based at Sunshine Coast airport in Queensland, is suggesting that, now more than ever, the benefits of private jet travel make sense. Chartering a private aircraft, it believes, allows flyers to take a responsible approach to travel and take care of their family and business travel requirements.

Flight Options general manager and head of operations Phil Laffer, says: “We are receiving an increase in requests for aircraft charter as people still want and need to travel. In the current environment they are looking for other options to fly safely without substantial health risks. People are choosing to charter with us because we can provide a service the airlines cannot; our charter customers have direct access to private facilities and the aircraft, they step straight on board, depart within minutes, fly directly to their destination, then step off the aircraft and into an awaiting vehicle, all completely away from public car parks, airline terminals and crowds.”

Flight Options is an Australian owned and operated charter company providing a range of private jet aircraft with well-equipped interiors to conduct business or relax. The onboard experience includes individual large comfortable seating, private toilet and vanity area, spotlessly clean galley and entertainment.

Laffer continues: “Our aircraft are maintained to the highest standards, and to ensure the health of our customers all our aircraft are sanitised before the flight, beyond what routine cleaning is already in place. Our flight crew have been handpicked for their extensive flying experience and their standards of personal customer service.”