Since the grounding of the commercial flights during the lockdown, many opted for private jets to travel. With the reduced number of flights and changed routes, travel industry found ways to travel in private jets what was once an unaffordable luxury. With the unlock, and relaxation of the interstate movements, Indians have resorted to private jets to travel for workations. Out of all the destinations, Goa found popularity between travellers.
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There Is A 60% Surge In Travellers
Mumbai-based Book My Charters which offers private jets, helicopters and yacht, has recorded a 60% surge in clients this year. Passengers included those flying for a medical emergency, business executive and vacationers. While domestic flyers have resumed, travellers are still opting for private jets to avoid the crowd. Get Discounts To Work From The Lush Green Mountains Of Uttarakhand With This New Initiative.
Maldives & UAE Also Popular Between Travellers
What started primarily with emergency and repatriation flights now sees leisure travel too. Apart from Goa and Port Blair, countries such as the UAE, UK and the Maldives have a lot of traffic. The current work from home has given rise to a new trend: burnout holidays. These 5 Resorts In India Offering Amazing Workation Stays To Get Rid Of Work From Home.
Private Jets Cost ₹70,000 Per Hour
The surge in leisure trip by private jets grew by almost 70%. There are many one-way flight bookings where people are temporarily moving their bases. The carriers are now focusing on safety and sanitisation. The cost depends on the type of aircraft, but the range typically starts at ₹70,000 per hour and can go up to six to seven lakhs. People are now also looking at private jets for weddings.
Private jet services are available in almost 200 cities in India. Most clients are from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. We can see private jets soon becoming the new normal of travelling.