After the eruption of the volcano in Iceland last week which caused unprecedented disruption for airlines, 21st of April 2010 saw the airspace over UK reopen. Despite the fact that the major airlines have resumed flying, travelling by scheduled air carrier remains disrupted as carriers struggle to reposition fleets and a variation in airspace restrictions across Europe cause mayhem.
That situation however, is very up different for private jet charter customers. After the slow recovery of the private jet market over the last year, the Icelandic volcano eruption spawned an increase in market share as passengers who would not usually consider private aviation vie for flights amidst the scarcity of availability.
Successful business jet charter companies like Aeris Charter, are well organized and are managing full service flights now that airports have resumed normal operations.
The CEO of Aeris Charter Alexander Whyte, said: “We have received many calls from people desperate to get home from all over Europe in the last few days. We were able to provide transport for some of them using helicopters and small piston planes in unrestricted areas, but the big boom has now started with the reopening of European airspace.“
Private jet charters will play a large part in restarting the European economy in the next few months through the use of many sizes of aircraft applied to the most appropriate travel solutions. One of the big advantages of the smaller aircraft for hire is that they can fly from smaller airports. What is more, smaller airports are starting to provide higher levels of comfort, and with it, the ability to relax or be productive. These features, coupled with privacy and a hassle free environment are especially important to customers. Another coupe for private aviation is that airlines at large airports are finding it frustrating to compete amidst the chaos and confusion that recent disruption is causing.
After a week with a no-fly zone over Europe’s skies, passengers all over the continent and overseas are feeling the stress of uncertainty as the reality of the situation is realised. Customers are ready to pay double and triple the cost of a flight in order to do what is necessary to complete business deals or get home. Of course, no reputable company would ignore restrictions posed for safety reasons; so when the opportunity came to utilize a few unrestricted areas private jets, piston powered aircraft, and helicopters were ready for deployment.
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