Operators Selected Record Demand for Private Jets in 2021 among wealthy clients despite the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. This is reported by the Daily Mail.
According to the consulting company WingX, in 2021, the wealthy flew more than 4.2 million private flights. At the same time, the number of such flights in the first week of November increased by 54 percent compared to the same period in 2020.
Representatives of the Flexjet air carrier also note that in September the company performed 53 percent more flights than in August this year … In addition, the operator has increased its own fleet by 40 percent amid a shortage of aircraft due to record demand for private flights.
“Summer started later due to various restrictions, so our customers have not yet had time to satisfy their appetite for travel. Business aviation is gaining momentum, which is why many people are starting to fly again for business in private jets. The demand for leisure flights has also increased, “said Flexjet Managing Director Marine Eugene.
In addition, it was revealed that in 2021, competing with Flexjet, NetJets added more than 30 new aircraft. In addition, the company is investing about £ 1.9 billion to buy 100 new ships by the end of 2022.
In November, Bill Gates was hailed as a hypocrite after a party on an environmentally damaging yacht. The billionaire celebrated his 66th birthday on board the luxury ship Lana. According to the material, the businessman calls himself an environmentalist and fighter against global warming. At the same time, Twitter users drew attention to the fact that the entrepreneur harms nature with his luxurious lifestyle.