The New Boeing Dreamliner

Just recently, according to MSN, the much-anticipated Boeing 787 Dreamliner took its first flight from Tokyo to Hong Kong. The commercial flight was mostly made up of aviation reporters and enthusiasts that paid thousands of dollars to board that first flight. The newest Boeing is 20% more fuel efficient than other commercial planes, has 30% larger windows (that come with glare-reducing systems), better lighting and more overhead space (every passenger can have one carry-on). Its air pressure and humidity levels are closer to what’s found on the ground, allegedly easing up jet lag. The humidity is said to be at 16% with a cabin pressurized at a lower level, supposedly leaving travelers with less headaches and more energy.

According to MSN, this new Boeing 787 is supposed to provide nonstop routes for cities that typically don’t have them, because it can hold a smaller number of travelers (200 or so) compared to other Boeings that have the capacity to fly 800 people. Larger planes aren’t always profitable, but the Dreamliner will make it possible with routes like San Francisco to Manchester or England to Boston.

The Boeing 787 might be fuel efficient and provide extra perks, but there’s still nothing like flying on a private jet with a private aviation company. It’s comfort at its best, with tons of flexibility, luxury and concierge services to help you with your trip.

What To Do If You’re Bumped From a Flight

According to CNN online, last year airlines bumped 681,105 passengers from flights in the U.S. If you volunteer to give up your seat on a flight that’s overbooked, you can expect to be rebooked on the next flight and even get a free flight pass to use on another trip. But if you were bumped against your will, you’re at the mercy of the commercial airline’s schedule. This can take a while, especially because these days most commercial flights are flying at full capacity. You need to know your rights about being bumped involuntarily. If you’re placed on another flight within one hour, you will get no compensation. But if it takes up to two hours to get on another domestic flight (or four hours on an international flight), the airline must pay you double the value of your one-way fare, up to the maximum of $650. If you’re stranded in an airport for more than two hours, expect to be reimbursed four times the value of your one-way ticket, up to $1,300.

With private jet charters like Sky Limo’s, there is no overbooking and no passengers are bumped. You’ll have no problem getting where you’re headed, on schedule. In fact, on your schedule. You decide your flight time, you decide your flight route. Plus, with jet concierge services helping you with your reservations, it’s really the best way to fly.