More Complaints Against Commercial Airlines

Travel and Leisure recently released a survey compiling commercial airline complaint information from the Department of Transportation. The legacy airlines take up the top spot for complaints followed by the low-cost airlines and regional airlines. The top 5 commercial airlines passengers are complaining about include at number one, Delta Airlines with 1.96 per 100,000 passengers, followed by United Airlines with 1.34 per 100,000 travelers, then US Airways, Northwest Arilines and American Airlines. The list based on last year’s data, so Delta and Northwest are still listed separately. The low cost carriers scored well. JetBlue made it tenth on the list and Southwest made it 19th on the list with only a .21 complaints per 100,000 passengers.
If you fly on a private jet with Sky Limo Air Charter, there won’t be anything to complain about. You’ll get to your destination on time and rested from your very comfortable flight. You’ll fly in a private aircraft, be treated like the VIP that you are and get help from our jet concierge services. When you charter a private jet with Sky Limo, there’s truly nothing to complain about.

Worst Airports This Summer

If you’re not going to be chartering a private jet for some of your trips this summer and dealing with a better service at the airports and executive airports, Sky Limo suggests you read below to get familiar with some of the most congested airport during this busy season. According to Forbes.com, here’s the latest on some of the most popular airports in America. The main runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York has been shut down for major renovations for a few months now and will be closed until July. Miami International Airport is gradually opening a mile-long terminal, but the passenger train serving it won’t be operational until fall. There’s a huge highway project reportedly “snarling traffic” at Dallas-Fort Worth International airport. In Chicago, the main road into Midway International Airport is being reconstructed and repaved. Newark Airport is also repaving. Thunderstorms during the summer season also plays a part, shutting down critical airspace and adding to the delays. New York City and Chicago are major hubs typically affected by the rippling effect.

To escape the madness at the airports during the months of June, July and August, just book a private aircraft with Sky Limo Air Charter and enjoy the hassle-free experience at the airport not to mention all the perks a private jet flight can offer.

America’s Most Popular Destinations

According to an article on Forbes.com, there are famous American cities that welcome millions of visitors every year, even during these tough economic times. For example, Orlando, Florida managed to get 48 million visitors in 2009. Combined with 12% increase of international visitors and a 60.7% hotel occupancy rate, Orlando was America’s top traveling destination. Orlando is actually quite close to our Sky Limo Air Charter headquarters next to the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. So anytime you’d like to fly on a private jet en route for the theme parks, just let us know. The number of foreign visitors to Miami and Philadelphia increased as well. New York managed to fill out 77% of its hotel rooms, making it the number two most visited American destination. Chicago, famous for its hot dogs and deep-dish pizzas, Anaheim, and Miami round up the top five most visited places.

If you’d like to visit any of these top spots in the US, all you have to do is call Sky Limo for your private jet flight there. You’ll arrive rested and ready to visit the sights and attractions. Our jet concierge services can also help you reserve your hotel and car rental should you need the assistance.

Things You Wouldn’t Hear From a Baggage Handler

Smartmoney.com had an interesting article about baggage handlers of commercial airlines. The article listed all the truths they would never tell you, like for example, that they’re losing less bags, because there are less bags to lose. According to the Department of Transportation there were 3.91 ‘mishandled’ (lost, stolen or damaged) bags per 1,000 passengers in 2009, compared to 5.26 in 2008 and 7.05 the year before that. However, this decrease in lost bags is due to the decrease in less passengers. Another thing baggage handler would never tell you is “We can handle your pet, but can they handle us?” When flying cargo pets can be exposed to loud noises and extreme temperatures and the mere separation from the owner can also be difficult for them. So make sure you understand the airlines’ policy about pets flying so you can find out whether or not your pet can withstand the experience. Baggage handlers will never tell you that they don’t actually work that hard. Most of the luggage check-in work is done by machines along with the heavy lifting. The conveyor belt and other systems do most of the work, depending on the size of the airport.

For a satisfying flying experience, try chartering a private jet with Sky Limo Air Charter. You’ll enjoy you luxurious and comfortable flight, arrive safe and rested, with your bags next to you, and your pet if he or she needs to come along for the ride. Enjoy flying on a private aircraft for business or pleasure.

Traveling With Pets

When chartering a private jet with Sky Limo Air Charter, you don’t have to worry about your four-legged best friend. Pets can get onboard the private aircraft with you and enjoy the comforts, however that wasn’t always the case when traveling the less luxurious way, through airports and commercial airlines. But these days, thanks to the US Department of Transportation , airlines have to provide relief areas for service animals like guide dogs. And now many airlines and airports, are going beyond the required minimum. San Francisco International Airport has two fenced relief areas outside baggage claims with drinking bowls and mutt mitts to pick up waste. The Lambert St.Louis International Airport has two gated outdoor areas for animals to play off-leash. Philadelphia International Airport has seven fenced pet port areas, each with mulch surface, biodegradable pet waste bags, bench and faux fire hydrant. Sky Limo learnt that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International has a dog park as big as 1,000 square feet with flowers, grass, benches, dog sculptures and even art. On average, about 15 dogs visit the park every day. For ultra comfort and luxury though, there’s no beating flying on a private flight for you and your friend.

Visit Architectural Wonders

Let Sky Limo Air Charter fly you on a private jet to beautiful places in America where you can indulge in the very best that architecture has to offer. In Ashville, North Carolina, which is a very popular destination for Sky Limo passengers, there’s the Biltmore estate reminiscent of a French Renaissance castle. Biltmore is America’s largest home and a National Historic Landmark. It covers 8,000 acres of stunning gardens, an award-wining winery and Antler Hill Farm. It also has an equestrian center, several restaurants, as well as 250 rooms filled with art and antiques. The private aviation company can also fly you to Los Angeles, so you can take a peek at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. You can see its hardwood-paneled auditorium from up close, its state-the-art acoustics and maybe even enjoy an orchestra performance as well. The Gateway Arch in Missouri is definitely another wonder you must see. It’s the tallest national monument in the US, measuring 630 feet. It was built between 1963 to 1965 and still attracts many visitors today.

Fly on a private jet to all of these wonderful places that house these architectural wonders. Sky Limo Air Charter can get you there on time, with no delays, cancelations or hassles at the airport.

Rent Celebrity Homes

Want a spectacular vacation? Want an opulent vacation? Want to live in the lap of luxury? Book a private air charter with Sky Limo Air Charter and stay in the fabulous homes of celebrities. There are so many to choose from too. There’s the Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger’s Japanese-inspired, six-bedroom villa which includes a cook, a housekeeper and a gardener in the Caribbean. There’s also a tennis court, outdoor pool and hot tub, a game pavilion and more. Renting this home will cost you about $15,000-$19,000. There’s Bruce Willis’ five-bedroom main residence and three-bedroom guest villas in Turks and Caicos complete with a 70 by 45 foot pool. The six-acre oceanfront property sits in the beautiful Parrot Cay Resort. Christie Brinkley also has a home in the Parrot Cay Resort filled with alfresco beds, teak chaise lounges, umbrellas and everything else you’ll need to relax in style and luxury. This place goes for about $8,000 a night. You can even rent the homes of stars that have passed away, like Merv Griffin’s 40-acre, 14-bedroom place in Palm Springs. There’s a lake, a racetrack, horses and more. Book your dream vacation with your dream private flight and your dream private home, even if it’s just for a week.

New Airline Passenger Protection Rules

We hope you have the chance to fly on a private jet in the near future whether for business or pleasure. There are so many perks to flying on a private aircraft, so many comforts and it’s much more pleasant than flying the regular way. No waiting in terminals, no multiple security screenings, no hassles. We know how uncomfortable it is to fly commercial, there’s a lot to deal with, making the traveling experience almost unwelcomed. However, if you must fly commercial, Sky Limo wants you to know that there are changes to the new airline passenger protection rules. The Department of Transportation’s tarmac delay rule subjects airlines to stiff fines if passengers are stuck on a tarmac for more than three hours on domestic flights. According to CNN.com, this was prompted by a numerous long delays back in 2006 which DOT documented as ‘undue discomfort and inconvenience.’ The tipping point came in 2009 when 47 airline passengers were trapped overnight on a tarmac in Rochester, Minnesota. Now the DOT requires airlines to respond to a complaint within 60 days amongst other new rules and procedures.