Private jet firm reroutes to smaller airports as bookings skyrocket by almost 300%
Private jet firms are adapting to the shutdown by redirecting flights to smaller airports and drawing in new customers in the process, according to one operator.
“Consequently, we have redirected our clients to smaller airports that have normal operations,” Justin Firestone, Founder of TLC Jet, told Fox News Digital.
“In response to the surge in commercial disruptions, TLC Jet charter flight demand experienced a remarkable increase of nearly 300% in early November.
“We have successfully onboarded numerous new clients, including a surprising number of first-time private fliers,” he added.
The shift comes as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suspended nearly all private jet operations at twelve major airports, including Atlanta (ATL), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), JFK (NYC), Boston (BOS), Houston (IAH), Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Las Vegas (LAS), and Charlotte (CLT).
“Despite its substantial business expansion, TLC Jet has encountered some minor disruptions, including rerouting difficulties, and Air Traffic Control delays,” added Firestone.
“Fortunately for our customers, this pales in comparison to the thousands of delays or cancellations of flights for millions of commercial travelers.
“TLC Jet and the broader private aviation industry are eagerly anticipating a prompt resolution to the government stalemate and facilitate a complete restoration of operations,” he added