The High-Flying Destinations this Easter, as Revealed by Air Partner’s Jetcard

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London, UK, 27 March 2018: Air Partner, the leading private aviation company, provides clients with the fastest way to travel this Easter with its JetCard programme. Air Partner’s JetCard programme remains the most flexible private jet membership for the fifth consecutive year in Europe and USA according to Conklin & de Decker, the independent aviation consultancy.

As more and more people look to travel abroad this Easter, private jet travel allows clients the flexibility to choose when they want to fly, to skip lengthy queues and arrive even closer to their final destination. ABTA reports that over half of all holidaymakers are planning to take a city break this year, while 47% will choose a beach holiday in 2018. Regardless of the type of holiday, Easter break is the perfect time to get away.

“Air Partner’s JetCard offers a quick and unrivalled private jet solution to those looking to getaway this Easter. Easter is the perfect time to book a city break or short beach holiday and Air Partner allows clients to access smaller airports, bespoke in-flight experiences and dedicated Account Managers to look after every detail. Our JetCard continues to set the industry standard and has seen an increase of 13% in the number of flights and passengers flown in January and February this year compared to a year earlier,” said Julia Timms, Chief Marketing Officer.

Air Partner has selected some of the best spots to visit this Easter with their JetCard to enjoy some snow, sun or culture:

European ski resorts are overflowing with late snow making Easter skiing a must this year. Air Partner’s clients can travel even closer to the slopes by accessing smaller airports meaning more ski time. For those who want to enjoy every last minute on the slopes, a helicopter transfer from the airport can also be arranged. Air Partner saw more than a 50% increase in both distance and time flown during the early winter season in 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016.

New York is perfect for a short Easter break with its annual Easter Bonnet Parade which can be followed by a spot of brunch, some leisurely walks through the city and during Easter and a must visit. Those looking for beach and city breaks can visit destinations such as Malaga, Ibiza and Palma. Both Malaga and Palma are host to colourful parades at this time of year including the spectacular La Sang procession which sees a huge gathering on all the streets.

Air Partner specialises in last minute logistical planning and complex multi-leg trips making even the most remote location more convenient and accessible. Air Partner completed 268 complex multi-leg JetCard trips from March 2017 through to March 2018. Multi-leg trips allow clients to travel to multiple destinations even further afield and in a shorter period of time. Air Partner’s use of quieter regional airports and private terminals means clients can be brought closer to their final destination and helps to avoid the busy Easter queues. As clients wait for the best weather to appear and hold off booking flights, scheduled services are quickly overwhelmed, so private aviation is infinitely more flexible for clients looking to book their Easter holidays.

Air Partner’s JetCard offers clients an unrivalled jet solution with 24/7 global coverage year-round. Clients who use the JetCard only pay for the time they fly with no hidden fees, flight hours that never expire and fully-refundable account balances. There is no limit to the number of users that can be linked to a corporate JetCard, thus appealing to corporate clients as well. Clients can also benefit from Air Partner’s premium cancellation policy which allows them to change their destination or cancel the trip entirely up until 7am the day before the flight with no risk of incurring any cancellation fees.

For more information on Air Partner please visit www.airpartner.com

For further information please contact:

Paul Charles, Freddie Mills or Tatiana Hanlan at The PC Agency

+44 207 768 0001 / AirPartner@pc.agency

About Air Partner

Founded in 1961, Air Partner is a global aviation services group that provides worldwide solutions to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals. The Group has two divisions‎: Broking division, comprising air charter broking and remarketing; and the Consulting & Training division, comprising the aviation safety consultancies, Baines Simmons, Clockwork Research and SafeSkys, as well as Air Partner’s Emergency Planning Division. For reporting purposes, the Group is structured into four divisions: Commercial Jets, Private Jets, Freight (Broking) and Consulting & Training (Baines Simmons, Clockwork Research, SafeSkys and Air Partner’s Emergency Planning Division). The Commercial Jet division charters large airliners to move groups of any size. Air Partner Remarketing, which is within the Commercial Jet division, provides comprehensive remarketing programs for all types of commercial and corporate aircraft to a wide range of international clients. Private Jets offers the Company’s unique pre-paid JetCard scheme and on-demand charter. Freight charters aircraft of every size to fly almost any cargo anywhere, at any time. Baines Simmons is a world leader in aviation safety consulting specializing in aviation regulation, compliance and safety management. Clockwork Research is a leading fatigue risk management consultancy. SafeSkys is a leading Environmental and Air Traffic Control services provider to UK and International airports. Air Partner is headquartered alongside Gatwick airport in the UK. Air Partner operates 24/7 year-round and has 20 offices globally. Air Partner is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIR) and is ISO 9001:2008 compliant for commercial airline and private jet solutions worldwide. www.airpartner.com

Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

Marc Bailey

Marc Bailey has spent his entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities. The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform”. The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

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