No commercial flights, no problem! Wealthy Desi Travelers Prefer Private Jets During Pandemic Times – There have been many private jets landing at Mangaluru International Airport lately, and today Sunday, September 26 at 11:30 a.m., a group of 13 tourists from Pune landed at MIA in a private jet, and will visit Dakshina Kannada and surrounding areas, and travel further to Madikeri and Mysuru

Mangalou: Even though commercial flight services resumed in the country some time ago, sources reveal that private jets are becoming a common occurrence in the country. Once considered a luxury – and accessible in addition – the year 2020 has seen more and more people fly privately – for the very first time – for destination weddings, family reunions and vacations, and we are learning that most of the reservations were for personal travel. According to a private charter jet, the owner says that before the lockdown, their charters operated twice a week, but now they’re booked five days a week.

Speaking to the Mangalorean team, Chethan V- DK District Tourism Consultant, who along with Yathish Baikampady, the former CEO of the Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project, who was at MIA to welcome tourists, said: “13 guests from Pune who arrived today at MIA at 11:30 am will visit Savira Kambhada Basadi in Moodbidri, Kateel, Bappanadu, Dharmasthala, Kukke and tomorrow they will travel to Madikeri then to Mysuru by road, and return to Pune by charter flight . It is good to note that many tourists visit Mangaluru / DK by private plane, and we are seeing an increase in the number of these travelers ”.

“We are pleased to welcome this group on the eve of World Tourism Day / World Tourism Day which is commemorated each year on September 27 to raise awareness in the international community about the importance of tourism and its social, cultural value, political and economic. The theme for World Tourism Day 2021 is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. The aim is to help people associated with tourism in any way possible. In the next few days, a group will arrive at MIA by private jet to visit historical places and temples, churches, mosques here, ”added Chethan V.

Sources reveal that charter companies saw a huge shift in customer base after the foreclosure. Now, people who travel with their children and elderly parents choose to travel privately for safety reasons. Most of them are first-time travelers and would not frequently use our services. Private jets are especially popular when it comes to weddings. For a group of people, there is only a marginal difference between traveling in first class and booking a jet. In addition to being safe, it is also a faster mode of transportation. Vacationers are increasingly opting for private jets. If a person is taking a flight to Dubai or Singapore, these planes even have beds for 8-10 people to sleep and travel in comfort, according to the sources.

Another reason for the rich and wealthy businessmen today to arrive at the airport much earlier than before. Then they have to wait in even longer queues. There is an additional risk of getting an infection because you have to interact with so many people. In commercial flight, there are over 200 odd touch points, compared to just 40 in flight with a private plane. A person can book a jet in advance as early as six months before their trip, or even up to four hours before they intend to travel. They can also return immediately, at their convenience. There is also no need to worry about stopovers and additional waiting periods. They can also reach the airport 15 minutes before the take-off time. There, they are greeted by a personal airport agent, who escorts them to their plane after handing over their boarding pass. In addition, personalized meals are served on the plane. So traveling by private plane is BEST for the RICH!

It should be noted that business mogul BR Shetty was a frequent traveler by private jet, arriving regularly at Mangaluru International Airport from the Gulf. According to sources, charter companies charge on an hourly basis. The cost of renting a private jet starts from Rs 70,000 and varies depending on the distance and the type of plane. Still, a flight from Mumbai to Goa can cost you 6.5 lakh (for six people) or more. One can book a private jet through apps and websites. First-time travelers are assisted in choosing the right aircraft. A person can book a jet six months before their travel date, or four hours in advance. The lowest number of seats on the plane is 6 and it goes up to 180 seats.