When I talk to people about flying on private aircraft, I often find myself answering the same questions: “What are the advantages of flying on a private plane versus flying on a commercial airline?” and “Isn’t flying private considered a luxury?”

There are many advantages to private jet travel. And, while it’s true that private jet accommodations can be luxurious, the real advantages of flying on a private plane are convenience and efficiency. For example, passengers don’t have to fly out of busy hub airports unless they want to. If they live or work near a smaller general aviation airport, they can depart from there and avoid traffic typically found at large commercial airports.

Even if passengers choose to leave from a busy hub airport, they depart from a separate security facility which saves passengers the stress and frustration of going through those dreaded security lines, time saving is a huge benefit because one can have an aircraft ready to transport them within hours. Additionally, one does not have to arrive hours before the flight time to go through security lines; one can actually arrive minutes before the scheduled departure time. The aircraft’s departure can be delayed if one is running late than expected.

In few small private airports the passengers could drive their own cars onto the tarmac. In most of the airports they must park in an adjoining lot and take provided shuttle to the aircraft. And, transport drivers are available to load passengers’ bags onto the plane for them. Passengers are always with their belongings, so there’s no reason to worry that luggage will be lost, damaged, or sent to the wrong city.

Flying private is just that – private. And confidential . The only people on board are those invited by the lead passenger. Before landing, aircraft crew can call ground transportation so passengers don’t have to wait. These actions by the crew and team on the ground take the hassle out of air travel. Passengers arrive at their destination ready to work or play. They save time and get more done. They can visit multiple destinations in one day, or change flight times and destinations throughout the day as needed. Want real life examples ask any of your friends who are flying by private jets.

If it sounds like everyone is singing the same tune, it’s only because it is true. Just fly by private jets with us once and you will say the same thing what you have heard all the time.