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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Propellers, Rotor Blades Are Music To The Ears Of Private Jet Flyers
Supersonic private travel for the super-rich may be up in the air. However, their need to access hard-to-reach places quickly, particularly destinations with short or no runways, is driving several leading private jet flight providers to launch or expand operations and partnerships that utilize turboprop, piston and rotorcraft aircraft. If you are not a UHNW, typically defined as having a net worth of at least $30 million, don't despair. Private jet charter and fractional operator is adding a Caravan turboprop and amphibious float plane ... More to help its well-heeled customers access smaller airports or places with no airport at all. The most recent initiative comes from JSX, which offers a semi-private option. Still, experts say it is the travel needs of the very wealthy that are driving the trend. 'The challenge when a client wants to buy their third, fourth or even fifth home is: can they land their jet nearby,' says Alasdair Pritchard, a partner in Knight Frank's Private Office, adding, 'This can dictate property decisions, so we help clients explore alternatives, whether that's nearby airports with helicopter access or private airstrips on larger estates.' For those who want the full private experience, FlyExclusive, which previously limited its services to jet aircraft, selling fractional shares, jet cards, and on-demand charters, is launching charter flights using an amphibious float plan and Caravan turboprop. Wheels Up, via a partnership with Tropic Ocean Airways, helps members make that last mile as easy a ... More day at the beach, including sometimes landing at the beach. Knight Frank says UHNWs who are increasingly buying third, fourth, and fifth homes in locations that are hard to access with private jets, are looking to propeller aircraft and helicopters. It is not alone. Wheels Up has been expanding its partnership with seaplane operator Tropic Ocean Airways, in which it has a minority ownership stake. The commercial agreement enables members to fly to more than 70 smaller airports across Florida, the Bahamas, and the Northeast U.S., including the Hamptons, Lake Placid, Fire Island, Sunset Beach, Montauk, and Block Island. 'We're not surprised to see rising interest in turboprops, seaplanes, and helicopters for last-mile travel—it's a trend that aligns squarely with the solutions we've been building over the past several years," says Wheels Up CEO George Mattson. He adds, 'Our customers can easily combine a commercial or long-range private flight with a final leg aboard a wheeled or amphibious Cessna Caravan EX—creating a seamless, end-to-end premium experience.' Flexjet has been expanding its last-mile helicopter service for members of its fractional jet ownership program by acquiring rotorcraft operators in both England and the United States. In 2023, Flexjet received permission to operate helicopter flights between Florida and the Bahamas. It has now expanded the seasonal service to year-round. Flexjet Vertical Lift President Eli Flint said at the time, 'Now that our clientele has grown accustomed to accessing off-airport destinations, they expect it wherever the helicopter can take them – and now that includes from Florida to the Bahamas and the Florida Keys.' Flexjet offers its fractional private jet customers the ability to use hours on its helicopter ... More service in the Northeastern U.S., England, and South Florida. Longtime private and shared turboprop operators have also been expanding their footprint focusing both on price and accessing airports jets can't utilize. Tradewind Aviation, which had operated exclusively in the Northeastern United States and the Caribbean, added a Florida base for charter flights in 2023, as well as scheduled flights last year from Witham Field in Stuart to the Bahamas. Like JSX, it sells individual seats on its scheduled flights and uses private terminals, so customers avoid the hassles of crowded airports with long lines. PlaneSense, which long focused on fractional ownership, has expanded its jet card offering, enabling customers to fly on its fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprops by committing to buy just 25 hours. JSX will buy up to 25 ATR turboprops as it seeks to expand its semi-private by-the-seat flights to ... More airports that were previously the domain of the private jet users. It also expanded the primary service area for its fleet to the West Coast in 2021, opening a maintenance facility near Las Vegas to support an increase in flights in the Western U.S. Last year, SkyShare which has a days-based fractional program on preowned PC-12s targeting customers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, added an entry level program cutting the initial investment by 41%. Its targeting business flyers who need to visit multiple remote locations in a single day. The PC-12 is renowned for its short-runway access and can even land on grass airstrips. And that's the point. FlyExclusive is basing a Caravan and amphibious float plane in Miami, with operations set to start later this month. Chairman Jim Segrave said, 'There's a clear gap in the market…with the launch of our new amphibious float plane and land-based Caravan, we're expanding our ability to connect travelers to the most sought-after island destinations in the region.' Its seaplane will be 'capable of landing at any suitable water landing site, enabling direct access to private beaches, remote islands, and waterfront properties with no runway required.' And its not just second homes that are driving the last-mile solutions. Air Charter Service signed a deal in April to staff a new terminal and helipad area at the Silverstone race track, a two-and-a-half hour drive outside of London. During the British Grand Prix it handles over 1,500 flights and more than 6,000 passengers. Air Charter Service CMO James Leach said the heliport is expected to get use during rest of the year for special events and experiences offered at the track. He noted, 'The benefits of private aviation mainly revolve around time-saving, with our helicopter shuttles saving many people on average between two hours and five hours, whilst those traveling from abroad by private jet can often save even more time when compared with scheduled flights, especially if they add a helicopter transfer to the circuit.' William Herp, CEO of Linear Air Taxi, a charter broker specializing in turboprops and piston aircraft, says that advances in technology over the past decade have boosted consumer confidence in the segment. He points to last month's announcement that the Cirrus SR Series G7+, which can seat three passengers, will be the world's first single-engine piston aircraft equipped with an FAA-approved autonomous emergency landing system. The system activates if the single pilot becomes incapacitated. With a touch of a button, the airplane lands itself. The key benefit of the propeller aircraft, he says, is being able to land at runways as short as 3,000 feet. 'With a (charter) jet, you are looking at 5,000 feet or more if there is rain,' he says. Herp says these days most customers are open to the propeller aircraft instead of a jet if it can get them to their destination faster than an alternative airport further away. 'When we first started (20 years ago), we had to explain how piston props were safe. Consumers were unaware piston props were available for charter. We're not having that conversation as much,' he says. Herp says Linear has around 700 piston prop aircraft available for charter on its website. Prices range from around $750 to $2,500 per hour, plus fees, plus you pay for repositioning the airplane to and from its base before and after your trip. Still, it's more more affordable chartering a jet. Wheels Up's Mattson adds, 'As demand continues to grow for more personalized and experiential travel, we see these aircraft and partnerships as essential to delivering the kind of elevated, last-mile solutions today's premium traveler expects.' Of course, not all of us have the money to charter an entire aircraft no matter the size, nor the need to land at a waterfront property. JSX plans to cater to the rest of us. Earlier today it announced it had signed a letter of intent for up to 25 turboprop airplanes from ATR Aircraft and plans to start operations later this year with two leased turboprops. It states that the new type will add up to 1,000 more airports it can fly to in the U.S. beyond its current Embraer regional jets, offering its by-the-seat version of shared private aviation. JSX CEO Alex Wilcox said, 'Many of these airports were, until now, reserved only for those who had the means to fly private.' Its by-the-seat prices often start under $500. A spokesperson says no airports have been selected yet.
Time Out
30-05-2025
- Time Out
JSX's new flight from Dallas to Santa Fe is the best, quickest way to escape the summer heat
Some cities come alive in the summer as people radiate with energy after a winter cooped up indoors. That's not the case in Dallas. We mourn the end of spring by pulling the shades, cranking up the AC and hunkering down for a few months of way-too-hot days and not-cool-enough nights. Icy margaritas help, but nothing solves the problem quite so effectively as skipping town. Summer road trips are always an option, but you have to drive a full day to make a dent in the temperature. The best bet: Hop on a plane to the mountains. That plan is now even easier because JSX just launched a new route from Dallas to Santa Fe. The brand-new itinerary takes travelers from Dallas Love Field directly to Santa Fe Regional Airport, rather than the larger but farther away Albuquerque Airport. So you can escape the summer heat and bask in the dry, desert climate at 7,000-feet elevation in about 1.5 hours. I was one of the first passengers to fly the new route, and I followed that up with a few days of reacquainting myself with Santa Fe, a city I've visited multiple times over the past decade. What's it like flying JSX? JSX flies out of a hangar that's separate from the main Dallas Love Field terminal. It has its own drop-off point, check-in desks and a comfortable lounge with plenty of seating, plus free drinks and snacks. The airline suggests showing up just 20 minutes before departure. I hate getting to airports too early, but this seemed extreme even for me. I showed up 40 minutes early and was the only passenger there, so my premature arrival was peaceful but unnecessary. There's no overhead storage space on the plane, so you'll check large bags before boarding (even the cheapest fare tier includes two free checked bags). It's quick, and bags are returned immediately upon exiting the plane, so there's no waiting at baggage claim before your trip can begin. The Embraer jet featured 30 comfortable seats in a 1-1 configuration. Seats on the right side of the plane include a console table and have some extra space to work or arrange your things, while the left side does not. Service was friendly and efficient, with flight attendants offering complimentary snacks and drinks, including alcohol. There's also free Starlink Wi-Fi, so it's easy to stay connected in the air if you need to work or want to stream a few episodes mid-flight. The JSX experience is the closest you can get to flying private without actually flying private. The price is more than a typical economy flight but usually less than flying business class—and exponentially less than actually taking a private charter (right now, fares throughout the summer start around $319 each way). And the in-flight experience coupled with the door-to-door time savings on both ends of the trip are well worth it. Where to stay in Santa Fe Santa Fe has dozens of hotels, many situated downtown around the iconic plaza, and several others located outside the main town or tucked into the hills. If you want a retreat-like experience, book a room at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado. It's only 15 minutes from town but feels like a world away. The 65-room property is set on 57 rolling acres in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, and each casita-style room is spacious and comfortable, with patios and wood-burning fireplaces. When you're not in the room, you can hang at the pool, get a relaxing spa treatment or enjoy a sunset dinner at the restaurant, or head out on the attached Camino Encantado trail for a three-mile loop that takes you through desert landscapes and offers unobstructed views of the surrounding hills. With so much happening on property, there's no real reason to leave. But when you're ready to explore the town, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service that departs every hour and picks up on the half hour, so it's easy to get around without a car. If you want to stay right in town, you can't beat Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi. The boutique property has 58 guestrooms and suites, each featuring elements of Southwestern luxury, including custom furnishings, wood-beam ceilings and local art. It puts you right next to the plaza and is walkable to many good restaurants, but don't miss the restaurant right on site. New executive chef Cristian Pontiggia worked at Michelin-starred kitchens in Italy before coming to Santa Fe, and he got a James Beard nod for his local work at Sassella before taking the reins here. The menu features Italian dishes with Southwestern flair, like branzino empapelado, pappardelle bolognese made with locally sourced buffalo, and burrata caprese spiked with green chili honey. The drinks are just as good, as head bartender Jared Reeder has put together an excellent cocktail menu (try the seasonal spring Negroni featuring poblano and basil) and also hosts guided tequila and whiskey tastings. What to do in Santa Fe For starters, wander around and eat. Santa Fe is teeming with great restaurants, including upscale favorites like Sazón, Cafe Pasqual's, Geronimo and the Compound, as well as low-key picks with excellent food, like Horno, Zacatlán, Paper Dosa and Esquina Pizza. Some of the better cocktails are found at Palace, Tonic and Milk of the Poppy, which was opened by George R. R. Martin—yes, the Game of Thrones creator. Once you've had your fill of food and drinks, douse yourself in some culture via the New Mexico Museum of Art or the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. You can also check out the original Meow Wolf, the immersive, psychedelic art installation. Then get out of town and stretch your legs. Santa Fe and the surrounding area is filled with a variety of national parks, monuments and hiking spots that showcase the state's natural beauty. A few favorites include Bandelier National Monument (keep your eyes peeled for ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs), Valles Caldera National Preserve (a massive depression formed by a volcanic explosion) and Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, which is dotted with cone-shaped tent rock formations and looks like another planet. It's all just a quick flight from Dallas, a city with plenty to offer, but one that's conspicuously missing volcanic depressions and tent rocks. And hospitable summer weather.
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Travel + Leisure
27-05-2025
- General
- Travel + Leisure
Britney Spears Broke This Major FAA Rule and Was Met by Authorities Upon Landing
Britney Spears learned the hard way that you should always follow all the rules on a commercial airplane, including never—ever—lighting up a cigarette. On May 22, Spears was caught smoking mid-flight on her way back from Cabo San Lucas while reportedly onboard a JSX flight, a public charter airline. According to People , the act "alarmed" flight attendants, who promptly instructed the pop star to put the cigarette out, which she did. However, the crew still contacted authorities, who spoke to Spears when the flight landed at Los Angeles International Airport. "This is not her first warning," a source shared with People . "She doesn't exactly follow the rules." Spears also posted about the incident on her Instagram account, sharing a video of herself on the flight, along with a caption that reads, 'Me yesterday !!! It's actually incredibly funny!!!' 'Some planes I've been on you can't smoke mostly but this one was different because the drink holders were on [the] outside of [the] seat!!! Confession it was my first time drinking VODKA!!! I swear I felt so SMART!!! I was like wow what the heck is in there !!! I felt so clear and smart !!! And said I want a cigarette so bad!!!' She then explained that a "friend" placed one in her mouth and lit it, leading her to assume she could smoke on the plane. She went on to apologize to anyone she "offended" on the flight, noting that she believed she was being met by authorities as a show of "support." "The flight attendant called officials because I smoked a cigarette !!! And embarrass me, which jeez I thought was kinda much, but she didn't like me the moment I got on [the] plane," Spears added. The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) banned smoking on domestic flights that were less than two hours in 1988 and two years later, banned smoking on flights under six hours, which covered most flights across the nation. However, it took until the year 2000 for smoking to be banned on all flights to and from the U.S., according to Business Insider, when then-President Clinton signed the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century. And in 2016, the U.S. updated its rules to include banning the use of e-cigarettes, too. And really, it's not worth pushing the limits like Spears. As USA Today noted, FAA regulations state that they can give a maximum fine of $25,000 for smoking on planes and "distracting crews." The ban isn't just for crew and passenger comfort, either. Lion Air explains on its website, "Smoking on board can pose a serious fire risk. Dry air conditions in the aircraft cabin can also make fuel more flammable. In an emergency, controlling and extinguishing fires on board can be extremely difficult and potentially compromise the safety of all passengers and cabin crew." It added, "Secondhand smoke can disturb other non-smoking passengers, due to the unpleasant smell of cigarettes, and can cause irritation to the nose, eyes, and throat. Restricting smoking on board ensures that all passengers can enjoy their journey comfortably."
IOL News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Britney Spears' flight fiasco: the pop star's take on smoking at 30 000 feet
Britney Spears has taken to social media to share her side of the story after flouting flight rules and smoking a cigarette onboard. Image: Instagram Legendary pop artist Britney Spears has extended an apology to those she may have offended during a recent flight incident that has captured attention across social media. The iconic musician, known for her carefree persona, found herself embroiled in a series of events that led to her flouting aviation regulations by smoking on a semi-private flight. Spears was travelling with a friend on JSX, a semi-private airline, from Cabo San Lucas (SJD) to Los Angeles (LAX), when the incident occurred. Reports indicate that the singer ignited a cigarette on the plane, prompting flight attendants to call in authorities, who issued her a formal warning. In the wake of the commotion, Spears took to Instagram to share her side of the story, posting a video where she appeared in high spirits. 'Me yesterday! It's actually incredibly funny,' she remarked, reflecting on the flight's atmosphere. She added, 'Some planes I've been on, you can't smoke, mostly, but this one was different because the drink holders were on the outside of the seat!' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ While recounting her experience, the pop star admitted, 'Confession: it was my first time drinking vodka! I swear I felt so smart 🙄🙄🤔😂😂😂😂! I was like, wow, what the heck is in there! I felt so clear and smart! And said I want a cigarette so bad!' In a candid moment, Spears revealed that a friend lit the cigarette for her, leading her to believe she had the green light to smoke on board. 'I do apologise to anyone I offended, but the flight attendants always make sure I'm way at the back of the plane anyway 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️!' she explained, clearly surprised by the fallout of her actions. The singer added that she initially thought the officials who greeted her were offering support and noted, with characteristic humour, 'I've never been to an international airport 😂😂😂😂! Am I famous or something???' In her Instagram narration, Spears lamented the flight attendant's manner, expressing a sense of discomfort: 'The flight attendant called officials because I smoked a cigarette! And embarrassed me, which, jeez, I thought was kinda much, but she didn't like me the moment I got on the plane!' She dished on the tensions throughout the flight, remarking on how the attendant kept pushing her to remain seated. This incident marks yet another chapter in the intriguing life of a superstar who has long thrived in the limelight, albeit sometimes under controversial circumstances.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Britney Spears apologizes for smoking on plane, claims ‘weird' flight attendant tried to ‘embarrass' her
Britney Spears is sorry to those she 'offended' by smoking on a charter plane recently, but claims she is not responsible for lighting up in the first place. 'My friend put it in my mouth and lit it up for me so I was like OH SO THIS IS A PLANE WHERE YOU CAN SMOKE !!!' the pop superstar, 43, wrote via Instagram on Friday alongside a video of her in the jet. 'I do so apologize to anyone I offended but the flight attendants always make sure I'm way at the back of plane anyways !!!' Spears brushed off the matter as 'actually incredibly funny' in the social media post and shared she had been on planes where smoking is prohibited but thought this one was different 'because the drink holders were on [the] outside of [the] seat.' The 'Oops! … I Did It Again' singer also confessed to drinking alcohol on her flight from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to LAX Airport, as sources told TMZ, but claimed it had been her 'first time drinking VODKA!!!' 'I swear I felt so SMART !!! I was like wow what the heck is in there !!! I felt so clear and smart !!! And said I want a cigarette so bad !!!' she added. Per TMZ's report, flight attendants thought Spears was acting 'difficult' — even though she put out the cigarette when they asked her to — so the authorities were called to meet them when they deplaned. 'I thought officials greeted me as support and I was like WOW I feel special !!! I've never been to an international airport !!! Am I famous or something ???' the 'Piece of Me' singer joked. 'The flight attendant called officials because I smoked a cigarette !!! And embarrass me which jeez I thought was kinda much but she didn't like me the moment I got on plane !!!' Spears then claimed that one flight attendant in particular had been giving her a hard time, and 'wouldn't let [her] get out of [her] seat' to stand up, despite no one else being on the plane for the first 20 minutes. 'She acted so weird about making sure I sat down and it was weird !!! I didn't like the way she put the seatbelt on me and invaded my space !!!' the 'Gimme More' singer said. Spears concluded her post by referencing her jewelry, asking fans, 'Oh well you guys like my flower choker ??? B tiny is coming soon and thats something we have added !!! It's honestly adorable !!!' Once the 'Toxic' singer got off of the plane, a customs employee reportedly let her go with a warning. A rep for JSX, the public charter operator for the plane, previously told Page Six, 'We have no comment regarding the alleged events described by TMZ.' Spears' reps could not be reached for comment.
