2020 is redefining the way corporations fly: 24/7 accessibility, maximum flexibility and enhanced safety protocols are essential requirements
VistaJet sees rapid acceleration in corporate demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 is redefining the way corporations fly: 24/7 accessibility, maximum flexibility and enhanced safety protocols are essential requirements. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating several trends in global aviation:
- Corporates are increasingly flying entire teams to multiple locations around the world to ensure business continuity — with 31% of U.S. companies expanding their use of private jets;
- Demand for commercial airlines in the U.S. is down 50% due to the uncertain and limited scheduling currently offered, while business aviation is flying at 86% of last year’s levels;
- VistaJet has seen a surge of 49% in corporate interest globally since the start of the pandemic;
- Over the same period, VistaJet recorded a rapid growth in demand for long-haul routes: flights over 5 hours increased 44% YoY;
- VistaJet’s most popular flight routes have been between the UK and France, the U.S. and China, and the UK and Italy over the last six months.
To support businesses and organizations to connect and restart the global economy in the midst of heightened market insecurity, VistaJet has listened to the demands of its corporate clients and introduces its new Dynamic Corporate Membership — a simple, flexible and tailored suite of travel solutions for businesses and executives around the world.
The Dynamic Corporate Membership offers:
- Speed and flexibility: option to pay after you fly; fly as much as you need; guaranteed aircraft availability and option to request two at the same time; two hour sliding departure should plans change; and option to have aircraft on standby for the most important flights;
- Streamlined logistics with a dedicated VistaJet flight manager based in the corporation's own headquarters;
- Reduced COVID-19 exposure with a dedicated Cabin Hostess only flying the company's trips;
- Access to 187 countries on VistaJet's fleet of over 70 aircraft, with regional flying in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, including domestic flights within India;
- Integrated carbon reduction and carbon offset plan, for fully audited and environmentally sustainable flying.
Ian Moore, Chief Commercial Officer, VistaJet said: “The impact that COVID-19 is having on the availability of commercial flights is clear to see and business aviation is taking up the urgent demand to connect globally. With the Dynamic Corporate Membership, we want to offer companies maximum flexibility with minimum commitment, as we recognize the need for safer and more reliable solutions as companies look to build back their business for the future.”