Vertis Aviation has launched a new partnership with Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah, the world's first exclusive-use hideaway in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. A heightened demand for spending time with friends and family, relaxing at leisure and enjoying natural beauty has been stimulated by the restrictions resulting from the global pandemic, and has resulted in a rise in leisure charter flights. “The combination of a private jet flight reducing travel times, limiting exposure to other travellers and minimising airport transfers with a remote, tropical private hideaway, only accessible to a single group of guests, is very powerful in our current climate,” says James Foster, COO at Vertis. “We anticipate this is going to be a popular product with existing clients who regularly use our private jet solutions for their leisure needs, as well as new clients seeking exceptional experiences. The benefits of flying privately are truly amplified in our current climate and our aim is to deliver customers a variety of options to satisfy their wanderlust securely and safely.”

With first-class commercial flights to the Maldives much reduced, Vertis is using its network to provide access to exceptional private aircraft to convey customers from across the globe directly to Male, the capital of the Maldives. From here, passengers transfer to the vibrantly liveried Four Seasons Triggerfish luxury seaplane for a 30-minute flight to the secluded, seven-bedroom island resort. Sleeping up to 22 guests, the island offers the ultimate in social distancing, an on-island security team and a staff of up to twenty-five according to client needs. As a truly private island, available to just one couple, family or group at a time, Voavah combines service, seclusion and limitless living. A private yacht, an on-site dive centre, water sports, a kids' programme and elevated Lead With Care safety protocols also form part of the offering.

“We continue to focus on the imperative of safe travel and are working hard on providing a variety of charter solutions to meet this need. Our customers are demanding unique and one-of-a-kind experiences away from it all, and this type of partnership allows us to satisfy these requests,” adds Foster. “We're excited to launch this flagship partnership and look forward to delivering more incredible experiences to our customers.”

Meanwhile, Dominvs Aviation is partnering with The Nautilus Maldives, a private island resort in the UNESCO biosphere reserve of Baa Atoll. A bespoke private travel experience begins with non-stop Bombardier 6000 jet flights departing at guests' convenience from a quiet private terminal at a London business airport. Bypassing the crowds at the Maldives' main Velana International airport, the jet will land directly at Noonu Atoll's Maafaru International airport, where the resort's private yacht, Nautilus One, awaits, ready to sail guests away to their private island escape.

As part of the exclusive package, guests can enjoy a host of experiences including a couples' massage by the expert wellness therapists at the resort's Solasta Spa; a private aerial yoga session with the island's resident yogi; and a personal guided snorkelling tour of the island's house reef.

The Global 6000's spacious interior features luxurious seating for up to 14 passengers, a luxurious full-size washroom, a private zone that can be arranged as a master bedroom suite, entertainment systems and made-to-order catering.