+

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Close
HomeQuizzoneWhatsappShare Flash Reads
 

A bunch of companies are trying to make flying in private jets as easy as calling an Uber

Oct 29, 2015, 20:15 IST

Courtesy of JetSmarter

Thanks to the ubiquity of ride-hailing services like Uber, Lyft, and Gett, we've gotten used to the idea that we can have a private car come to wherever we are in minutes.

Advertisement

A whole crop of companies both new and old are aiming to bring the same innovation to private jet travel. That accessibility, combined with the fact that commercial plane cabins continue to get smaller and more uncomfortable, could mean that more and more people who can afford the extra cost will turn to private jet travel.

From a startup popular with the Saudi Royal Family and Jay Z to the more traditional Magellan Jets, here are the companies high-rollers are using to travel without the hassle of the airport.

You are subscribed to notifications!
Looks like you've blocked notifications!
Next Article