COVID-19 forced an abrupt end to the 2019-20 tourist season. Seasonal residents quickly packed their belongings and scrambled to find a safe way home. That brought Southwest Florida’s economy to a screeching halt. Their return to Southwest Florida this fall, however, is looking very differently. Modes of transportation  Many affluent travelers are not buying tickets […]

Air travel changed in 2020. Dramatically. The things we used to complain about, like baggage fees and overhead bin space, dwarf concerns we have today because of COVID-19. November is National Aviation Month, and there might not be a time when the aviation industry has evolved as much as what we’re experiencing today. The only […]

By Stephen MyersExecutive Vice President, Elite Jets Traveling around the holidays is stressful. Busy airports. Packed planes. Delayed flights. And it’s the start of cold and flu season. Going to see your family shouldn’t be such a hassle. This year, industry experts are forecasting lower holiday travel numbers because of COVID-19. However, you still can […]

Since the pandemic began, many affluent business and leisure travelers are forgoing their elite status with commercial airlines to charter private jets. Why the change in travel preference? Flying first-class commercially doesn’t offer all of the same perks and privileges that it once did. COVID-19 is reshaping the aviation industry, perhaps forever. Elite Jets is […]

Pets are part of your family. When it comes time for a family vacation, though, dogs and cats often are left behind in a kennel. Commercial airlines have implemented new pet policy restrictions that make it difficult for non-service animals to tag along on a flight. Instead, many pet-lovers have turned to charter companies like […]

NAPLES, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2020) – Elite Jets Charters was named the Best Private Aircraft Charter service in Naples by readers of the Naples Daily News and NaplesNews.com. Elite Jets won the media company’s Gold Award following online voting that was conducted in June and July. “Private charters are experiencing increased demand since the pandemic […]

A generation ago, flying first class meant you were living in the lap of luxury. You had ample legroom, a flight attendant to bring cold drinks and hot towels, and the privilege of boarding before coach passengers. Flying first class today, however, is not as glamorous. Hot meals are a rarity, on-time rates are among […]

NAPLES, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2020) – Elite Jets Charters has hired six additional pilots as the Naples-based company responds to surging demand for private air travel in light of COVID-19. The new pilots have experience flying private, commercial and cargo planes, and also have taught their craft as flight instructors. Elite Jets now employs 18 […]

Looking to trade in your daily grind for a break to a more simple way of life? We’ve recently found a gem, hidden in the western Virginia hills, called Abington.  Like much of the region, its history is rich with stories of early explorers and the American Revolutionary War. Today, the town is home of several […]

The Islands Of The Bahamas is preparing to re-open their borders and welcome international travelers back to their beautiful island nation. The health & wellbeing of their residents and visitors is their number one priority, and they are putting even greater emphasis on making sure The Bahamas is safe and clean for all to enjoy. […]