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The glamour has long faded from the job of a flight attendant, but the occupation still captures the imagination of a public fascinated by the constant travel and work above the clouds.

Excerpt from CNN.com

The glamour has long faded from the job of a flight attendant, but the occupation still captures the imagination of a public fascinated by the constant travel and work above the clouds.

“When my mom was a stewardess in the 1950s, they wore white gloves and they learned to serve lobster thermidor table-side,” said Rene Foss, a flight attendant for 25 years and the spokeswoman for the Association of Flight Attendants.

“Instead of wearing white gloves, I’m wearing rubber gloves; and instead of learning to serve lobster thermidor, I’m learning to put handcuffs on passengers.”

—-Thats just about all that needs to be said about today’s “Airline Experience” doesn’t it?

Superbowl, Olympics, and more

The following jets are available as one-way charter flights. Many can be combined to create complete round-trip travel. With over 10 years of experience as a private charter agency, Executive Charter Services has the reputation for excellence and safety that you demand. For pricing and other company information, please visit our website or feel free to contact me personally at 866.359.3932.
Kevin W. Godlewski, President

                                                               

International One Ways
Los Angeles to Vancouver, CA	Jan 20-24	Gulfstream GV	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to Aruba, NA	Jan 21	Hawker 800XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
London, UK to New York	Jan 21-23	Gulfstream GIVSP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston to Bermuda, CA	Jan 23	Hawker 800A	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
St Maarten, NA to New York	Jan 23-24	Falcon 2000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
U.S One Ways
New York to Los Angeles	Jan 20-21	Gulfstream GIII	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston to New Yrok	Jan 21	Hawker 800XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to Boston	Jan 22	Hawker 800XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Los Angeles to Las Vegas	Jan 24	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
San Francisco to Sun Valley	Jan 25	Challenger 300	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sun Valley to San Francisco	Jan 27	Challenger 300	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Vero Beach to Philadelphia	Jan 28	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

 

Special Pricing on One-Way Private Jets

The following jets are available as one-way charter flights. Many can be combined to create complete round-trip travel. With over 10 years of experience as a private charter agency, Executive Charter Services has the reputation for excellence and safety that you demand.  For pricing and other company information, please visit our website or feel free to contact me personally at 866.359.3932.
Kevin W. Godlewski, President

                                                               

International One Ways
Los Angeles to Vancouver, CA	FEB 23	Hawker 850XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Vancouver, CA to New York	FEB 24	Challenger 601	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to St Maarten, NA	FEB 26	Hawker 1000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Punta Mita, MX to Chicago	FEB 27	Gulfstream GIV	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Nassau, BH to New York	FEB 27-28	Falcon 50	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
U.S One Ways
Chicago to New York	FEB 24	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston to West Palm Beach	FEB 25-26	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to Washington, DC	FEB 26	Citation VII	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Los Angeles to Seattle	FEB 27-28	Hawker 800A	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sun Valley to San Francisco	FEB 28	Falcon 2000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
San Francisco to Sun Valley	MAR 1-3	Falcon 2000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Miami to New York	MAR 1-3	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

 

Night Flight to Boston Leaves Good Impression

Last week, I had the opportunity to take an Eclipse 500 private jet flight from Hanscom Airport in Bedford, MA to Boston Logan Airport. While the flight was very short, it did finally, give me an up-close, first-hand, in-flight experience aboard an Eclipse 500.

Bedford Hanscom Airport is located approximately 20 miles from the Financial District in Boston, which is either a 20 minute drive or an hour and 20 minutes, depending on the time of day.  It is a smaller regional airport with no commercial airline activity, so any weather-related delays are minimized with only corporate and private traffic to deal with.  It is also the home for the Air Force’s 66th Air Base Group.  The car service, this time Boston Coach, dropped me off at the front door to Signature BED where I quickly checked in with the receptionist who directed me to the waiting aircrew for our night flight to Boston.  The Signature facility at Bedford is a bit smallish; however it is quite comfortably appointed and expertly staffed.  I’ve been there several times to meet clients either arriving or departing, and have always been impressed with how professional and helpful the staff has been; kudos to Signature there.  I also had a chance meeting with an old college friend who works for Airport Operations with Hanscom Airport.  He was kind enough to escort me around the ramp while I shot some video of the jet’s arrival earlier in the day.
Boston Logan International Airport, on the other hand, is a much larger and more complex facility.  Hundreds of commercial flights plus scores of private aircraft operate daily in its airspace.  The Signature facility is located at the northernmost edge of the airport property, which depending up on the runway in use can lead to lengthy departure/arrival taxi times. The lounge is quite a bit larger than BED’s facility, and a bit more nicely appointed.  Signature BOS also has an X-ray belt staffed by TSA employees as seen in the commercial terminals.  State Police troopers were also present providing over-watch security.  The indoor staff and ground personnel again showed amazing professionalism and attention to detail.  All areas of the facility were spotless and everyone seemed truly pleased to be at our service.

You may remember hearing the hubbub a couple of years ago about a new class of aircraft known as VLJs (for Very Light Jets) and their anticipated impact on the air-taxi industry.  While the timing of their arrival to the market (just before the financial market plunge in 2008 and subsequent black eye given to private aviation by congress) was unfortunate, their capabilities are proven and real.  The Eclipse is just one of these VLJs (Embraer Phenom and Citation Mustang are others) and after having ridden along on a very short flight I can assure you that the classification is right on the money.
 
With an interior cabin length and a cross-section approximating that of a mid-sized SUV, the passenger capacity is limited to 2-3.  In this particular case it was just me, and although the jet can be legally flown by one, there were two pilots.  After brief introductions to the crew at which time they checked my photo ID, I was escorted to the jet, where I quickly boarded while the crew finished the last second checks, started engines, and began to taxi.  On the way to the runway, I took a few moments to really look around the cabin – it didn’t take long!  Two of the passengers seats were removed leaving the two rearmost, one of which I occupied.  The interior was sparse, but tastefully appointed with leather seating, overhead lighting and air controls, and good sized windows, which gave the jet a larger feel.  With the two forward seats absent, I had all the legroom I could want.  The all-glass cockpit was really something to see especially in the dark of night.  Quite complex, yet thoughtfully laid out.  After a brief taxi-out at BED past much larger aircraft, we were cleared for departure.  With just the three of us, the jet quite literally leaped into the sky within what seemed like a very short runway length.  In fact this jet regularly operates from KLOM, Wings Field, in Philadelphia which is just 3700’ long.  We were vectored out west away from the city to join the trail of aircraft heading to BOS.  After about 10 minutes we were flying back east, in line, and making the approach past the Boston skyline.  Ambient noise from the jet engines was a bit loud, but certainly not uncomfortable. For a small jet, it had surprising stability during the decent through swirling winds and a 10 knot crosswind.  The approach and landing was quite smooth, with good visibility for the passengers through the front windscreen until touchdown.
 
Overall, I would highly recommend this aircraft for very short-range missions.  Charters in which you are not travelling more than 300 miles such as Boston to New York or New York to Washington, DC, with one or maybe two others, would be the best scenario.  Anything more than that and the aircraft lacks the performance to adequately measure up.  But for those regional day-trips where jet speed and the ability to get into a ridiculously short airport is essential, the Eclipse is the perfect aircraft for the job!

Many thanks to BlueBell Air for the opportunity to fly along, and to Dan and Bruce for their time and professionalism.

Many special deals on luxury private jets to popular destinations.  Ski-Bum or Snow-Bird, we have what you want!

The following jets are available as one-way charter flights. Many can be combined to create complete round-trip travel. Plan your family holiday travel now and check out the deals below.  Specials from New York, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Chicago, Bahamas, and London.  With over 10 years of experience as a private charter agency, Executive Charter Services has the reputation for excellence and safety that you demand.  For pricing and other company information, please visit our website or feel free to contact me personally at 866.359.3932.
Kevin W. Godlewski, President

                                                     

U.S One Ways
New York to West Palm Beach	Feb 7	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to Ft Lauderdale	Feb 7	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston to Naples	Feb 8-9	Lear 60	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to Los Angeles	Jan 17	Citation X	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sun Valley to New York	Feb 8-9	Challenger 601	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
West Palm Beach to Boston	Feb 9-10	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
West Palm Beach to Philadelphia	Feb 9-11	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
International One Ways
Aruba, NA to Philadelphia, PA	Feb 7-9	Gulfstream G200	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Nassau, BH to New York, NY	Feb 8-11	Hawker 1000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston, MA to Cancun, MX	Feb 9-10	Gulfstream G150	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
San Jose, CA to Puerto Vallarta, MX	Feb 9-10	Hawker 4000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York, NY to Vancouver, BC	Feb 10-11	Gulfstream G200	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

 

Heading to London for the royal wedding, or just want to get away for the weekend?  ECS has many private jet specials this week to great destinations around the world

The following jets are available as one-way charter flights. Many can be combined to create complete round-trip travel.  Specials prices on private jets from New York, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Chicago, Bahamas, and London.  With over 10 years of experience as a private charter agency, Executive Charter Services has the reputation for excellence and safety that you demand.  For pricing and other company information, please visit our website or feel free to contact me personally at 866.359.3932.
Kevin W. Godlewski, President

                                                     

U.S One Ways
New York to Louisville	April 26-27	Hawker 4000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to Ft Lauderdale	April 26-27	Gulfstream G200	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston to New York	April 27	Lear 60	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to Boston	April 29	Lear 60	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston to Philadelphia	April 29-30	Challenger 601	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
West Palm Beach to New York	April 30	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston to Chicago	May 1-2	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
International One Ways
Aruba, NA to Boston, MA	April 28	Gulfstream G200	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Nassau, BH to New York, NY	May 1-2	Hawker 850XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston, MA to London, UK	May 3-5	Gulfstream G450	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
San Jose, CA to Atlanta, GA	May 5	Hawker 1000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Paris, FR to New York, NY	May 5-6	Global 5000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

 

ECS owner Shares Recent Travel Experience

>You’ve heard the examples of how private aviation is superior to commercial aviation when traveling to a far flung location not easily served by the traditional regional and major airlines.  However, let me share a personal experience I had just last week flying from two major cities with direct airline service between them.  A new client was departing from the West Chester County Airport in White Plains New York and Executive Charter Services arranged a Hawker 1000 for the trip.  I try to personally meet as many of my clients as possible and this was a good opportunity to do so, as I had other business in New York on the same day. 
I had originally planned to fly down the night before, attend my meeting in NYC during the day, meet my new client that afternoon, and take the Amtrak Acela back to Boston in the evening.  However, with the Hawker 1000 being based nearby, I decided to fly down on the jet in the morning and take the Delta Shuttle back to Boston.
The flight to New York was about as easy and carefree as you can imagine.  The captain met me at the corporate terminal lobby, took my bag aboard the aircraft, and within 10 minutes we were airborne - 40 minutes later we landed at Westchester Airport.  I took a car into the city, attended my meetings and was back at Westchester by 3:30pm to meet my new client. 
After meeting my client and getting everyone loaded up, the jet departed on time for SC.  I jumped back in my car and headed to LaGuardia to catch my shuttle flight back home.  Little did I know, but my easy day of travel was over!
Upon arrival at the airport, I was informed that the flight was delayed for 30 minutes.  Then an hour…finally, already 2 hours late, it was cancelled.  At this point it was too late to locate another commercial flight to Boston, and the first flight out the next day with an available seat left in the early afternoon - I gave serious thought to renting a car and driving home.  But, I stayed the night and planned to take the train back first thing in the morning.  Checking in at the station, I found that the train was already running 1 hour late.  I finally boarded the train 1 hour and 22 minutes late for the 3 hour ride back to Boston. 
So, I arrived back at Boston nearly a full day later than planned due solely to the inefficiencies inherent to commercial travel.  While the weather in New York was overcast and rainy, the real culprit was a line of thunderstorms that ran from Atlanta to Dallas causing multiple delays and cancellations which had a rippling domino effect throughout the rest of the air traffic system.  Once an airline starts to cancel flights, the hub and spoke system virtually guarantees that many more will affected.
Needless to say, while aboard the train, I spent several hours thinking about how easy, convenient, and time saving my flight TO New York had been.  Here’s a quick clip from Cessna that shows exactly what I am trying to say here…Private Jet Vs Airline

Aircraft Operations in the Rockies

Recently we arranged a private jet charter flight to fly out of Eagle Airport in Eagle, CO.  This airport is the closest suitable to many of the favored skiing locations and as such sees much jet traffic in the winter.  But, Eagle Airport also has its fair share of summer air traffic as well, and summer in the Rockies presents us with a challenge known as “High and Hot”.

Not a movie about teens and their summer adventures, “High and Hot” refers to geographic and atmospheric conditions that limit aircraft performance.  As the temperature and altitude climbs, the air becomes thinner and generates less lift over the wings, the engines will not produce as much power, and the normal load that the jet can carry is significantly diminished.  For example in January it is common for a Hawker 800XP to depart Eagle Airport and fly nonstop directly to Teterboro, NJ with 5 passengers and baggage.  In July, that same mission profile would require a fuel stop.  These conditions take special training and demand experienced flight crew members.  Make sure to ask if your aircraft possesses the required performance for summer operations at high-altitude airports.

All Nippon Airways Took Delivery of 1st Jet Today

This aircraft was built using the advice derived from thousands of hours of research performed by psychologists on the traveling public.  Using surveys and focus groups, researchers determined exactly what the flying public wanted, then attempted to build those answers into the 787.  Some of the features attributed to this new approach are the new larger, higher windows, the new automatic electronic dimmer for those windows, indirect ceiling lighting, personal entertainment options, larger seats, and more legroom.  Boeing has done a remarkable job of balancing the need for the jet to be profitable and the desire to provide the public an aircraft they will WANT to fly upon.

Speed, Range, Passenger Load - This Jet Can Do It All!

Recently, Pro Airways of Plymouth, MA provided me the opportunity to review the Hawker 4000 (HA4T) SuperMid Private Jet.  My initial thought upon seeing the aircraft up close for the first time was “wow, that’s a big jet.”  I’ve reviewed Hawker 800, 800XP, 1000s before and I suppose I had already formed an opinion about the 4000 as just being a small step up from the Hawker 1000.  I could not have been more in error.  This jet is truly the class of Hawker’s fleet, and they did a great job on it.

From the overall increase in size and performance, to the use of high tech carbon-fiber building materials, this jet screams with performance, attitude, and styling.  The HA4T I viewed was configured with seating for 8 passengers in a double-club type layout.  The seats convert to berths allowing 4 passengers to travel on long overnight flights.  With nonstop range of 3300nm, flights such as New York to London or Los Angeles are easily accomplished.  Even better, the jet owns some truly outstanding short field performance, even at high altitudes – allowing nonstop range from all of the High Rocky Mountain airports popular with the skiing crowd.  Aspen, Eagle, Telluride, and Hayden are all easily accessible.  The same holds true for shorter runways in the Caribbean such as Tortola’s Beef Island Airport and St Kitts/Nevis.

A large baggage compartment solves a long-standing issue with Hawker 800/850/1000 type aircraft.  While these jets all have nice, wide, comfy interiors, baggage space has always been limited.  A close inspection of the HA4T’s available baggage space shows enough room for several pairs of skis or 4 large golf bags plus luggage.  Speaking of interior space, the HA4T has lots of it.  At 25’ long, 6’ high and 6.5’ wide the cabin closely compares to a Gulfstream G200.  I especially like the bulkhead mounted flat panel monitors usually found only on larger jets.  The all-electronic flight deck offers the crew the latest avionics and safety monitoring systems.

With the holiday ski and sun seasons rapidly approaching, I highly recommend the Hawker 4000 for all of your travel needs.  Many thanks to Pro Airways, of Plymouth, MA for the opportunity to climb aboard their jet for the tour.