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Madrid’s Luxurious Terminal 4

November 10, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Airplanes at 11:50 pm | Comments off

Spain’s largest airport, in Madrid, was voted Best Airport by Conde Nast Traveler in 2008. It’s largely because of Terminal 4, which was designed by architects Antonio Lamela and Richard Rogers (designer of the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Millenium Dome in London).

Terminal 4, although it doesn’t actually look much like the Centre Pompidou, uses many of the same design elements. The interior is designed to allow in as much natural light as possible via curvy, undulating ceiling panels. Instead of walls, areas are divided by glass panels. This combination of details is meant to offer passengers a calm relaxing beginning to their journey. It houses some of the most posh airlines, such as British Airways and Iberia.

Whether you’re departing, arriving, or just passing through, Madrid’s Terminal 4 is a beautiful and artful travel space.

$250,000 Magellan Jets Voyager Jet Card

June 14, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Airplanes at 7:37 pm | Comments off

If you are looking for something a little different than owning an aircraft or a fraction of it, Magellan Jets now allows you to enjoy the perks of a business jet.  What if you could travel at any time, on the best aircraft, with the most experienced flight crews and without unexpected fees? Magellan Jets’ package includes free catering and ground transportation to get you where you want, when you want and with the service you expect.

If you fly less frequently or require supplemental jet aircraft or helicopter charter, you should consider Magellan Jets On Demand air charter service. Here, flight specialists will choose the appropriate size jet for your trip, plan or change your aircraft itineraries and order catering as well as make ground transportation arrangements.

For the ultimate in luxury, indulge in the $250,000 Voyager jet card where the aircraft you’ll fly are never older than 10 years but usually average seven years or newer with every selection to choose from. Aircraft availability is guaranteed at anytime with as little as 10 hours notice.

The fee is secured for you in an appreciating Bank of American escrow account and can be withdrawn without penalty should you leave the program. Money is simply drawn from the account as flights are completed.

Some of the Magellan Voyager program benefits include:

Two aircraft upgrades per jet card
Concierge service at anytime
Complimentary ground transfers
Complimentary standard catering
One way and round trip pricing
No aircraft repositioning cost
No long-term commitments
No fuel surcharges

For more information, visit www.magellanjets.com.

Tour the World Privately with Blue Star Jets

June 10, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Airplanes at 8:50 am | (1) Comment »

Blue Star Jets is a private jet brokerage company with access to operators of the largest networks of luxury flights. They can arrange access to the ideal jet for any given flight to any destination in the world on a moment’s notice. Whether you are looking to fly to Manhattan for a business lunch or Miami for a romantic dinner, they will find the jet that is right for you.

There are no membership fees, acquisition costs, or monthly maintenance charges and reserving a private jet charter flight couldn’t be easier. No matter what the size of your travel party or the length of the trip, Blue Star Jets arranges access to the best service on the ideal aircraft for each and every trip.

With the Blue Star Jets SkyCard, you are granted access to operators with more than 4,000 world-class executive aircraft combined, providing you with the ultimate freedom of choice. Luxury private jets in all sizes are available at just four hour’s notice, along with helicopters, turboprops and jumbo jets. This availability ensures that the perfect aircraft will be utilized for every jet flight, whether flying simultaneous trips, transcontinental flights, or short island hops.

Blue Star Jets allows you to experience all the benefits of owning a private aircraft, without the commitments and costs normally associated with private or a fractional ownership program. An alternative to owning a single executive aircraft or small fleet of executive jets, the company allows businesses to maximize their productivity while minimizing their investment.

Multiple air charter jet flights can be arranged to fly simultaneously, allowing for global outreach and maximum efficiency. Precious time is saved through expedited boarding and onboard meetings. Even ground transportation will be arranged, ensuring that each executive jet trip is seamless.

For more information, visit www.bluestarjets.com.

Charter your own private plane this summer

May 26, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Airplanes at 4:23 pm | (4) Comments »

When you are standing in line at an airport after having paid a premium price for a last-minute flight only to arrive at your destination without your luggage, you may want to consider an alternative way to fly — private charter. Cutbacks, security screenings, and added inconvenience have led to increased customer dissatisfaction. As a result, fractional ownership has become a viable alternative in the private aviation industry.

Imagine being able to sit back and relax, have a few drinks, and comfortably stretch out in leather seats while dining on “real” food. Having the opportunity to request a plane when you want and where you want without the hassles of large crowds and long lines has become priceless.

Chartering a private jet provides not only greater efficiency but also enables you to travel to more destinations without the pain of connections or layovers. While most commercial planes can reach only 500 airports worldwide, most private carriers have access to more than 6,000. Members are also able to select the specific size of jet and category of aircraft they need for each flight. More and more people are choosing private charters as they can be booked on short notice and are guaranteed available — weather-permitting – year round.

Sentient Jet, headquartered in Weymouth, Mass., offers a TravelCard Membership account where members can choose from one of two programs (silver requires a $100,000 deposit and gold level requires a $250,000 deposit). All funds are held in an account for future flights, which are debited based on actual flight time and do not expire.

Fractional aircraft ownership has become a growing trend in recent years. More and more members are realizing how easy it has become to travel safely and easily, not to mention on your schedule.

For more information, visit www.sentient.com.

See the World in Style with Marquis Jet

May 11, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Airplanes at 6:18 am | Comments off

There is no other more luxurious way to travel the world than through private air. Marquis Jet realizes this, which is why Kenny Dichter founded the company in 2001 to provide the highest levels of safety, security, service and flexibility.

Since then, the company has become a leader in private jet cards, forming a unique alliance with NetJets to provide the convenience, quality and safety of the world’s premier fractional aircraft ownership program. The Marquis Jet Card is sold in 25-hour increments of flight time aboard the NetJets fleet, providing guaranteed aircraft availability 365 days each year. Card pricing ranges from $135,900 to $367,900, depending upon the aircraft selected. Card owners request and receive the exact aircraft type they purchased or are given a complimentary upgrade. In addition, the user can exchange their jet, based on availability, for a larger or smaller cabin specially designed for each flight, depending on their requirements.

The average age of the aircraft in the NetJets fleet is five years and the company manages and maintains over 750 aircraft in more than 173 countries worldwide. The fleet includes a Citation V Ultra, Hawker 400XP, Citation Encore, Hawker 800XP, Citation Sovereign, Falcon 2000EX/2000 and Gulfstream 450/400. The largest aircraft, the Gulfstream, can hold up to 14 passengers while some of the smaller fleet, including the Citation V Ultra can accommodate up to seven guests.  Whether you are looking to meet a client for lunch in New York city or take the family out to dinner in Miami, the Marquis Jet Card certainly offers something for everyone.

Marquis Jet has formed some of the most top notch alliances over the years, including one with the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Through this program, Marquis Jet Card Owners and guests have access to a wide range of top medical-related services. Other alliances include partnerships with Frette, Avis, Andrew Harper, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, Exclusive Resorts and Sea Island.

For more information, visit www.marquisjet.com or call (866) 538-1400.

$5 Million 429 GlobalRanger Bell Helicopter

January 27, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Airplanes at 10:18 am | (1) Comment »

If you’ve been aiming to get a helicopter, then this 429 GlobalRanger Bell Helicopter may just be your ticket to ride.

At $5 million you can enjoy taking to the sky in this light twin all weather chopper.  With a cruising speed of 150 knots and a PWC207D1 turbine engines, you won’t be delayed for that meeting across town.

Mori Building Co. Hermes Helicopter Taxi

August 11, 2009 | Posted by bLavish as Airplanes at 9:29 am | Comments off

Japanese company Mori Building is tired of waiting around at the airport for their associates and is now offering an alternative to airport taxi service.

Say hello to the l’Helicoptere par Hermes.  This luxury helicopter will now be offering 22 flights per day between the Akasaka district and the Narita International Airport.  For $790 you will no longer have to wait on a taxi to navigate crowded streets.  Sounds like a win-win to us.

Pfizer Selling Two Company Corporate Jets

June 9, 2009 | Posted by bLavish as Airplanes at 10:00 am | Comments off

The time to buy is now, whether it’s Dan Marino’s Weston, Florida estate or now Pfizer’s corporate company jets, it’s a buyer’s market.

The world’s largest pharmaceutical company is trying to sell of two of the company jets, and they’re a bargain.  The Gulfstream V is going for a mere $29.25 million while the Gulfstream 550 is priced reasonably at $35.5 million.

Southwest can barely do better than these prices.

Even Starbucks is Feeling the Economic Crunch

January 30, 2009 | Posted by bLavish as Airplanes at 11:00 am | (1) Comment »

You know it’s bad when coffee giant Starbucks is feeling the economic pressure.

After having their corporate plane for only one month, Starbucks is already listing the plane for sale.  With only 20 flights on the new Gulfstream G550, the plane should sell well, if there is a buyer that is.

The $45 million Gulfstream G550 was ordered four years ago when Starbucks was enjoying a blissful boom time, unlike the present economy.

Bombardier Global Express XRS Jet

January 10, 2008 | Posted by bLavish as Airplanes at 11:34 am | (4) Comments »

The world’s most expensive jet is currently the Bombardier Global Express XRS.  At $49.3 million for just the jet itself, no maintenance included, you’ve got to have some very deep pockets or maybe some really good friends. 

The Bombardier Global Express XRS Jet can travel up to 6,150 nautical miles at a cruise speed of no less than Mach 0.85.  Not too shabby, eh?  Well for that kind of cash, I wouldn’t take anything less.

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