Private jet use growing in London

Business jet charter use is increasing in 2010 and the London based firm Jet Booking Direct have seen their profits rise by 41%.

The organisation has seen a growth in bookings that led to last weeks announcement of its increased profits this year.  The increased business has come from corporate and private clients seeing the benefits and ease of use of private jet charter.

The company added that "people turn to private jet hire, frustrated by the lengthy security checks at traditional airports, flight cancellations and unreliability of carriers."  Recent industrial action has not helped traditional carriers maintain passengers.

Private jet use is no longer just the choice of the "uber-rich",  It is used by those who need to get to destinations with little delay.  The closure of large amounts of European airspace due to volcanic ash during April and May also increased the demand for charter aircraft as aviation ground to a halt in the region.

Source: The London Daily News