Erin Brodwin / Business Insider
- I flew home for the holidays from the Bay Area to Los Angeles on a boutique-but-affordable airline called JetSuiteX.
- There was no wait, minimal security, and a cozy lounge offering free drinks, snacks, and WiFi - perks that helped soothe the anxiety I normally have before a flight.
- Here's how the private company manages to charge less for a superior flying experience.
It was around the time my cab driver asked if I'd given him the right address that I realized I was either about to have a unique flight experience or end up completely lost. A few minutes later as we pulled up to what looked like a small hotel, I saw the sign that should have reassured me.
There, on a small white banner perched atop two stakes in the ground, the letters read, "JetSuiteX."
This was how my ultimate boutique-but-affordable airline experience began. Despite costing a fraction of a traditional flight, my trip from the Bay Area to Los Angeles on a chartered semi-private plane with JetSuiteX convinced me I'd never suffer through a giant airport for the journey again. There was no wait, minimal security protocols, and a comfortable lounge with free snacks, drinks, and wifi. There was, however, a single drawback which I'll describe later.
Here's how JetSuiteX manages to charge less for a clearly superior flying experience.