By Sumit Gupta
Why do people and corporations spend thousands of dollars on private jets? There are three main reasons for this: speed, convenience, and security.
First, private jets can be much faster than conventional airplanes such as the Boeing 747 or Airbus A330. The fastest consumer airplanes peak at about 550 miles per hour (880 kilometers per hour). However, many private jets, such as the Cessna Citation X, can peak at over 600 miles per hour, which is near the speed of sound! Even though 50 miles per hour may not seem like much, it quickly adds up.
Second, when at a normal airport, people are standing in line for up to hours at a time to check in their baggage, go through security, etc. A private jet charter has it much easier on the passengers, as they are able to check in at a separate area, and are many times able to use smaller airports that are closer to the destination. This saves precious time and reduces unneeded stress on the passengers. Combine this with the extra speed of a private jet charter, and you can see why this is so appealing.
Finally, security can be much tighter for a private jet charter. Instead of relying on random checks, everyone can be screened at the owners will and the plane can be safeguarded. This can be useful for transporting foreign dignitaries or company executives. The possibilities are endless. Once again, this saves time by not having to wait through the security checkpoint line, which can be quite lengthy.