Say you have to be in Bangladese by noon tomorrow for a very important business meeting to wrap up a contract deal. You book a commercial flight to your destination, and while at the moment it says it's going to be on time, something happens. The weather turns bad, or there are mechanical problems slowing everything up, and you find yourself looking at a major financial loss for your company if you don't turn up on time. What do you do?



There is another option. Avail the services of an air charter rental company. These services are available almost worldwide.

There is the usual round trip pricing available, as well as what is refered to as the "empty leg" flights, which are priced for the one way itinerary. Here are a few reasons to fly with an air charter rental company.

There is the point to point air and ground transportation, NO airline check-in lines, NO parking problems. You can also fly to airports which are not visited by major airlines. Which means you get to avoid the terminal traffic. No more crowds! No more lay overs! No more having to deal with whiney, unruly children screaming the whole trip, or rude, unbathed, grumpy passengers who just love to get drunk and stupid.

There are various types of private jets that are available at a moment's notice, and many companies that specialize in finding just right private jet charter for you at the right price. Let's look at some of the types of air charter rentals available for private use.

First, there are the twin piston planes available for corporate, utility, and passenger transport. These small planes have a performance speed of up to 240 miles per hour and a range of around 1015 miles at maximum cruising speed. However, they do not have restroom facilities. The flight crew capacity is one to two people and accomodation for up to five passengers.

Next, we have the turbo prop planes. These planes are slightly bigger than the twin piston types. The performance speed of these planes reach a maximum of 277 miles per hour and have a range of 1100 miles at maximum cruising speed. This type also does not have restroom facilities. These planes are usually set up in an executive configuration so as to seat up to eight people in the pressurized cabin. Flight crew capapcity of one or two.

The Learjet is one of the most popular of the private rentals available. This small corporate jet has a performance speed of up to 500 miles per hour and a range of 1400 miles. It can fly up to the altitude of 45,000 feet. It also offers bathroom facilities known as the "potty". The capacity of these small jets is a flight crew of two and while it will seat six people comfortably, it will hold a maximum of eight passengers.

The most expensive of the private jet rentals are, of course, the large jet air craft. But, these rental jets also offer the best luxuries and comfort for your trip.

These long range executive craft have a performance speed of 550 miles per hour and fly at an altitude of 45,000 feet. Their range is 3900 miles and they have enclosed bathroom facilities. A flight crew of two with the main cabin seating being between ten and fourteen people plus a flight attendant.

Each of the air charter rentals come in several style types. Each have their performance pros and cons. A person's best bet is to do the research and decide which would best fit you needs and budget.

So, the next time your planning a flight trip, be it for pleasure or for business purposes, then consider the private air charter services avaliable. Remember your time is valuble, and time is money.