The Private Jet Question has become much more than a dinner table chat topic. It has triggered think-tank reports, celebrity scandals, climate activist protests at airports and even a legislative crackdown in France. What’s behind the surge of private aviation? Chuck Collins, a senior scholar at the progressive Institute for Policy Studies, points to inequality.Read more:https://www.timeflys.co/contact

Unlike commercial airlines, private jets are primarily used by a small percentage of the super-rich, who have a median net worth of $190 million or more. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, their usage has soared. As a result, the industry has been a key contributor to global greenhouse gases and to ever-widening income inequality. It’s time for a movement to ground this polluting and extravagant industry, which can start with levying taxes on private jet use.

Private Jets for Families: Travel in Luxury and Safety

As private jet ownership has risen, so has the luxury factor, with cabins outfitted in custom-designed interiors that feature state-of-the-art amenities and deep comfort. Fractional ownership models have also grown in popularity, allowing more people to enjoy the benefits of private jet travel without the cost and hassle of owning their own aircraft.

Aircraft manufacturers are introducing more new models, as well as offering an impressive range of upgrades to existing ones. In the light jet category, for example, the Embraer Phenom 300 has a cabin that is among the most spacious in its class and offers a choice of six interior trims (Bisque, Black Edition, Carnegie, French Roast, and Hyde Park). It’s also possible to bring sports equipment like golf clubs, skis and team kit onboard.