September 11, 2009, Newsletter Issue #140: Why Air Charter Memberships Prove To Be A Better Choice By The Numbers

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With higher security and longer lines at airports, the attraction of charter services is even greater than ever before. Even without the great membership benefits offered, the airline industry themselves are providing incentive to fly a charter jet to your next destination. U.S. carriers flew 642 million passengers last year while reporting more flight delays, mishandled baggage and consumer complaints than the previous year. The Transportation Department's Annual Air Travel Consumer Report showed that 19 commercial airlines boarded 642 million people in 2005, which is 23 million more than the previous year. The agency received 8,735 complaints about airline service, up 17.2 percent from 2004. Complaints ranged from flight cancellations or delays, incomplete or incorrect information about fares, discrimination and customer service and lost or mishandled bags. The airlines recorded an on-time arrival rate of 77 percent in 2005, down from 78 percent. Most flight delays were caused by weather. Instead of getting better, things are getting worse. This only adds up to one thing, a terrible travel experience by the consumer. It makes you ask why anyone would want to fly standard commercial?

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Blue Star Jets Launches First Private Aviation Rewards Program in Industry.

In an attempt to build customer loyalty, Blue Star Jets charter clients and their SkyCard members can now receive points for every trip they book.

SkyCard members are automatically registered in the rewards program when they buy a SkyCard, and receive five points for every dollar they spend. After enrolling, charter customers receive one point for every dollar spent.

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Blue Star Jets plans to add several thousand more options over the next year, from luxury vacations to access to exclusive events taking place around the world.

A reward program is a nice incentive, but there's more to picking a good on-demand charter broker. Helium Report's Decision Guide to Private Jet Travel shows you all the factors to consider - such as safety, call-out periods, crew quality and so on.

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