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Practical guidance on private jet charter, aircraft, airports, routes, ownership and the journeys that connect them.
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Private Jet Charter
How to Charter a Private Jet
From the first enquiry to the aircraft door—what actually happens when you book a private flight.
22 min read
Private Jet Charter
How Much Does a Private Jet Cost?
The factors that move a private jet quote, and how to read one without surprises.
18 min read
Destinations
Private Jet to Monaco: A Complete Guide
Monaco has no airport. Here is how a private flight and the final transfer fit together.
4 min read
Empty Legs
Empty Leg Private Jets Explained
With a normal charter, the aircraft adapts to you. With an empty leg, you adapt to the aircraft.
12 min read
Aircraft
Private Jet Types Explained
The six aircraft classes, what separates them, and how to choose.
4 min read
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Private Jet Charter
Private Jet Charter Guides
How charter works, what drives cost and how it compares.
Private Jet Charter
How to Charter a Private Jet
From the first enquiry to the aircraft door—what actually happens when you book a private flight.
22 min read
Private Jet Charter
How Much Does a Private Jet Cost?
The factors that move a private jet quote, and how to read one without surprises.
18 min read
Private Jet Charter
Private Jet vs First Class
The seat is only part of the comparison. The real difference is the journey around it.
16 min read
Private Jet Charter
Private Jet Baggage Guide
How much luggage you can really take on a private jet: weight, volume, dimensions, payload and special items.
9 min read
In preparation: How far in advance to book a private jet · One-way private jet charter explained
Private jet charter →Aircraft
Aircraft Guides
Aircraft classes, range and choosing the right cabin.
Aircraft
Private Jet Types Explained
The six aircraft classes, what separates them, and how to choose.
4 min read
Aircraft
Best Private Jets for European Travel
Matching aircraft class to the way Europe is actually travelled.
4 min read
Aircraft
Best Private Jets for Long-Haul Travel
The best long-haul jet is the one that completes the mission with the right margin, cabin and airport access.
12 min read
In preparation: Light jet vs midsize jet · How far can a private jet fly?
Aircraft guide →Destinations
Destinations Guides
Arrival airports, transfers and seasons for key destinations.
Destinations
Private Jet to Monaco: A Complete Guide
Monaco has no airport. Here is how a private flight and the final transfer fit together.
4 min read
Destinations
Private Jet Travel to the French Riviera
Airports, transfers and seasons for Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Saint-Tropez.
4 min read
In preparation: Private jet to Ibiza · Private jet to Nice
Destinations →Routes
Routes Guides
Popular city pairs and how to plan them.
In preparation: Private jet routes from Paris · Private jet routes from Geneva
Routes →Airports
Airports Guides
Business-aviation airports and how to choose between them.
In preparation: Private jet airports in London · Private jet airports on the French Riviera
Empty Legs
Empty Legs Guides
Repositioning flights, value and flexibility.
In preparation: How to find empty leg flights
Empty legs →Travel Practicalities
Travel Practicalities Guides
Luggage, pets, documents and the day of travel.
In preparation: Flying privately with pets · Private jet luggage guide
Corporate Aviation
Corporate Aviation Guides
Roadshows, recurring routes and business travel programmes.
In preparation: Planning an investor roadshow
Corporate aviation →Aircraft Ownership
Aircraft Ownership Guides
Owning, managing and comparing with charter.
In preparation: Private jet operating costs explained · Aircraft management explained
Aircraft Acquisition
Aircraft Acquisition Guides
The buyer-side process from mission to delivery.
In preparation: Pre-purchase inspection explained
Aircraft acquisition →Aircraft Sales
Aircraft Sales Guides
Preparing, marketing and selling an aircraft.
In preparation: Private jet valuation
Aircraft sales →Event Aviation
Event Aviation Guides
Flying to the world's major events.
In preparation: Cannes Film Festival private jet guide
Private aviation →Start with your question
What Do You Need to Know?
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How We Write These Guides
No invented figures
We explain what drives prices and performance rather than publishing figures we cannot stand behind. Aircraft figures appear only with a source.
Written around decisions
Each guide answers a question clients actually ask before they book, buy or sell.
Reviewed and dated
Guides are prepared by the LUND GROUP Aviation Desk and show a review date once checked.
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