Flying in a private jet is an elite experience.  A frequent misconception is that flying privately is not realistic for “normal” people, only uber-affluent leisure and business travelers.  There is a way to fly privately at a reduced cost, though. It is called an empty leg flight.  An empty leg flight is a route that […]

COVID-19 thwarted summer vacation plans last year, but the 2021 summer travel season is poised for a significant rebound. Although tourist attractions and theme parks have reopened across much of the country, many leisure travelers are still avoiding crowded spaces. It is impossible to social distance in vacation hot-spots like Times Square in New York City, […]

An old phrase says, “Getting there is half the battle.” Getting there should be half the fun… it just depends how you are getting there. There are many ways to travel from Point A to Point B – vehicles, trains, boats, airplanes, bicycles or by foot. The fastest, of course, is an airplane. Anyone who […]

Flying privately with Elite Jets has never been safer. Passengers have always noted the spotless, impeccably clean interiors of our aircraft and advanced training of our pilots. Now, Elite Jets has taken passenger safety to the next level. COVID-19 inspired industry-wide changes to air travel. The flying public is apprehensive about returning to flight. Elite […]

NAPLES, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2021) – Elite Jets Charters has promoted Gustavo Botura to the newly created position of director of client services. In his expanded role, Botura will lead a team responsible for all proactive communications with prospective clients as Elite Jets continues emerging as Southwest Florida’s leading charter air service. One of Botura’s […]

NAPLES, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2020) – Elite Jets Charters has expanded its white diamond concierge services with the addition of a new Tesla to its fleet. The Naples-based charter company now offers door-to-door chauffeur services in its Tesla Model X, a luxury electric SUV wrapped with the company’s distinct branding. Elite Jets employees can pick […]

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 […]