Demand for private jets is booming as time-poor senior executives look for a more reliable way to travel, says Nick Easen

Dec 17, 2024

Private jet travel is back in the news after the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced, in the Budget, that there will be a hefty 50% rise in air passenger duty from 2026 for flights on these types of aircraft. 

However, this is not deterring individuals and businesses looking to travel by private jet. Such surcharges still only make up less than two per cent of the average cost of a flight, which will easily be absorbed by customers. 

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