Emergency Business Trip: NYC to Chicago in 4 Hours
A senior executive had a board meeting in Chicago at 2 PM. Their 8 AM commercial flight was cancelled due to weather. At 9:30 AM, they called Private JetOne.
The Challenge: Commercial flight cancelled, 4-hour window, no alternatives.
The Solution: PJ1 sourced a Citation CJ4 from Teterboro, 4 passengers, direct to Chicago Midway, private terminal arrival.
The Result: On-time arrival, deal closed, client now charters monthly with PJ1.
PJ1 saved a $40M deal.
— J.T., New York, NY
Family Ski Vacation: 8 Passengers + Pets to Aspen
A family of 8 (4 adults, 2 children, 2 dogs) needed to travel from NYC to Aspen for a ski vacation. Commercial options were limited, and they refused to put their dogs in cargo.
The Challenge: 8 passengers, 2 golden retrievers, 12 ski bags, 4-hour flight, pet-friendly required.
The Solution: PJ1 sourced a Challenger 350 from Teterboro to Aspen. Pet cabin prep, ski storage in baggage compartment, child seats arranged, catering pre-ordered.
The Result: Seamless vacation, dogs loved the flight, family books annually.
The dogs were treated better than we are on commercial flights.
— S.P., New York, NY
International Deal: London to Dubai for a Board Meeting
A CEO needed to attend an emergency board meeting in Dubai with 12 hours notice. Commercial flights were fully booked and would require 2 connections.
The Challenge: 12-hour notice, London to Dubai, 14-hour flight, no commercial availability.
The Solution: PJ1 sourced a Gulfstream G650ER from Farnborough. Direct flight, 6.5 hours, cabin prepped for overnight comfort, customs pre-clearance arranged.
The Result: Board meeting attended, deal approved, company saved $200M in potential losses.
I was in Dubai 8 hours after I called. Unthinkable with commercial.
— A.T., London, UK
