Who actually flies by private jet?

It’s a common misconception that private jets are reserved for the exclusive use of celebrities, multi millionaires and royalty. While these groups do make up a section of the regular private jet customer profile, it’s actually a relatively small one. Even though most are certainly luxurious, the reality is that a lot of private jets are essentially air taxis, small capacity craft used for quick, short distance journeys. They’re also chartered by a wider range of clientele than many people would ever imagine and on the whole used for much more practical purposes and run of the mill reasons. Here’s who actually flies by private jet.

Companies and business people

Business people make up the biggest proportion of private jets users by far, often chartering flights at short notice to travel short distances but allowing them to utilise their time far more efficiently. Many corporate companies own their own private…