subject: Air Charters - Luxury Or Necessity? [print this page] Air charters are perceived as a tool of luxury used by those who can afford it, much like a town car or a limo in the city. A person hires one for several reasons. It could be to avoid public transportation, comfort, privacy and also convenience. Instead of taking the bus or the train, they can use a private vehicle to take them from one point to another. In this sense, they pay for more than just the transportation. The higher expense is balanced by the intangible advantages provided by a limo service. In this perspective, when privacy and convenience are a must, the service becomes a necessity. In a sense, they are a luxury. The premium you pay for gives you better and more comfortable services.
Similar dynamics exists in the airline industry. A traveler wanting to reach point A from point B needs the services of an airline company in order to do that. In doing so, they share the aircraft with other passengers who are looking to do the same thing. However, they do not have a say in the identities of the people they are flying with. The routes as well as the schedule of the flights are out of their control. As soon as they choose and pay for the trip, they are at the mercy of the airline company. The alternative to this is flying with an air charter to take you from point B to point A. This would mean more comfort and more privacy compared to a commercial airlines service.
There are times when the benefits of an air charter are not considered a luxury, but more of a necessity. A number of people who use charter aircraft do so with efficient and comfortable travel and convenience in their minds.
What would be the scenarios that require traveling with an air charter instead of a commercial airline?
The most common scenario where an air charter is a necessity rather than a luxury is when a person needs to travel to a location that is not reachable by commercial flights. This could be due to the airport in the area being too small or the number of regular passengers does not meet their requirements in order to turn a profit. Some of these destinations are not as accessible on land either. In this case, the use of an air charter service becomes absolutely necessary.
Another scenario is when a resident in a remote area becomes critically ill and needs serious emergency medical attention. When it is simply impossible for a commercial company to transport a passenger from a far region to the city, an air charter service would mean the difference between life and death. Luxury is not even a consideration.
Another situation is when a person has cargo that needs immediate air transport. Unless a commercial airline has a completely empty cargo hold, this might not be possible. There is also a limit on the type of cargo that commercial airlines can carry. In this situation, engaging the services of an air charter is a necessity.
