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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why should I charter?
A: Domestic airlines do not offer the luxury and exclusivity
of first class. As with most things in life ...What was once
a luxury is fast becoming a necessity. The same can be said
for Private air charter. The bottom line reason to charter
an aircraft is that it will save you time. Not just a few
minutes, but lots of time. We're talking hours and in many
cases days. Since the value placed on your time can be purely
subjective, it is often difficult to place a monetary value
on this factor. However, we can tell you this
-- The alternative to private charter is our commercial aviation
system which we are all painfully aware is unfortunately time
consuming. It caters to limited destinations! In other words
-- connecting flights, inconvenient flight times, and long
security delays wreak havoc on what should be a simple journey
from "Point A" to "Point B". When you
charter a private aircraft you will encounter none of these
inconveniences. A trip that might have taken days is accomplished
in hours. Resulting in more descretionary time on vacation,
at work, or at home. More so you are in private luxury and
in a secure environment at the same time. You can have your
meetings without anyone evesdropping.
The "icing on the cake" in all of this is that the
entire travel process is stress free. Do you ever feel like
you've been hit by a truck the day after an experience with
commercial air travel? You are wiped. Totally exhausted. Quite
often the physical stress of travel affects the way you feel
and operate for several days after your trip. At what price
do I travel commercially?? Why should I use private air charter?
Quite often, these are questions that are uniquely answered,
but commonly involve a "quality of life" response.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: All Charters are different and are priced according to
aircraft type, destination, no. of flight hours flown, waiting
time and overnights required.
Q: Does the cost change
with the number of people on the flight?
A: No, you charter the entire aircraft
and the costs are per flight hour not per passenger.
Q: Are there additional costs that I will find out about after
the trip is completed?
A: No, we give you a quote up front
and as long as there are no changes in your itinerary, during
the charter, we will hold to that quote.
Q: How many passengers can you
carry!
A: All of them! Totally depends upon
your group size and aircraft most suited to the service.
Q: How much advance notice do you need prior to take-off?
A: We will generally require a three
hour minimum time frame to put the required aircraft, it's
crew and equipment into place. Of Course -- the more advance
notice we get - the better. However, our terms and conditions
read "first come first served"!
Q: How do I arrange for my charter?
A: Charter reservations can be made
via the "Request a Quote" Section on this website.
Q: Are Charter aircraft safe?
A: All aircraft offered by Air Charters
are in compliance of DGCA regulations.
Q: Where can you fly to?
A: Air Charters offer International
operations from the four corners of the globe. Domestically
Air Charters offer fixed wing aircraft to virtually every
airport in India and helicopters to any destination.
Q: What is the difference between
a Turboprop a Jet and Piston aircraft?
A: A Piston Engine aircraft is generally
in the smaller range of aircraft suitable for flights of 20
to 50 minutes at speeds around 160knots. A Turbo Prop is designed
for regional flights of between 40 minutes and up to 3 three
hours at speeds around 250knots. The engines are turbine,
similar to a basic Jet engine but with propellors, hence the
name Turboprop.
Jets are designed for a multitude of roles. Large Passenger
aircraft to smaller Corporate Jets. Corporate Jets range from
6 to 20 passengers and are capable of flights of up to 10hrs
in duration.
Q: What is the difference between pressurised and non-pressurised
aircraft?
A: In a Pressurised aircraft the cabin
is sealed to maintain a similar pressure to ground level when
flying at higher altitudes. This allows the aircraft to fly
higher and faster providing a greater level of passenger comfort.
Non-Pressurised aircraft do not have a sealed cabin, fly at
lower altitudes and are generally utilised on regional domestic
services.
Q: What airports do you use?
A : We service all airports nationwide.
We can suggest departure and arrival points based on your
itinerary that will enhance your comfort and/or minimize your
costs. Your convenience is our prime focus.
Q: How much baggage can I bring?
A: The amount of baggage allowed will
depend on the type of aircraft you will be flying in, the
distance, and the approximate weight of each passenger in
your party. When flying small aircraft, the weight and balance
of the passengers and luggage are critical to the safe performance
of the aircraft. We will collect this information from you
when taking your reservation and let you know how much baggage
is allowed.
Q: Will the aircraft wait for
me? How does this work?
A: The aircraft is scheduled according
to the needs of the customer. Based on your itinerary, and
cost factors, we will decide whether it is most efficient
for the aircraft to wait for you or whether it should return
for you at a later date. Generally speaking, for one and two
day trips -- it is almost always more economical for the aircraft
to wait. Longer trips (in days, and mileage) are evaluated
on a case by case basis.
Q: How many pilots will I have?
A: The number of crew members will
depend on the type of aircraft chosen for the trip. In most
cases, you will have both a pilot and co-pilot.
Q: How do I get to the airport?
A: We are a one stop service organisation.
Rental and private cars can be arranged for you.
Q: Is there airport parking?
A: Airport parking is available and
is at a nominal cost.
Q: What documents will I need
to fly internationally?
A: Each passenger will be required
to carry an original valid passport. The pilot is legally
required to make certain that you have this document prior
to boarding the aircraft. Boarding will be denied if you do
not have this.
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