"Flexjet's Chairman Club event, is one of the perks you get for dropping at least six figures a year on a jet program. Other destinations have included Anguilla and Lake Como. Flexjet and other private jet operators are touting wine tastings at vineyards not typically open to the public, suites at a Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Super Bowl, facials at 40,000 feet, and menus created by top chefs like Nobu Matsuhisa."
"That influx of capital, a new class of customers who ditched commercial airlines during the pandemic, and membership models - such as NetJets, Flexjet, and VistaJet - that make private aviation more accessible mean more people are flying private than ever before. From June to August, fractional jet usage increased 70% over the same period in 2019, according to data from Aviation Week."
Flexjet hosted a complimentary luxury weekend at the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende for high-spending clients while charging only for flight hours that range from $7,000 to $23,000. Perks include exclusive vineyard tastings, VIP suites at major sporting events, in-flight facials, and menus by celebrated chefs. The ultra-high-net-worth population rose more than 70% to about 510,810, spending nearly $30 billion on private jets and yachts last year. Pandemic-driven shifts and membership models have expanded access to private aviation. Fractional usage jumped substantially, prompting operators to invest heavily in lavish benefits to attract affluent customers.
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