WHY FLY PRIVATE?

Qatar Executive offers the private jet solution to rising air travel challenges

Qatar Executive claims its Diamond Agreement program was developed to simplify private jet travel, offer unrivalled flexibility at a fixed price, and allow customers to tailor flights based on their needs and reTuirements. The program provides the same benefits as both the ad hoc (on-demand) and the jet cards programs.

Given the current global situation and the ever-changing travel reTuirements, travellers are looking for versatile, highTuality services from a reputable and financially secure operator. “Therefore, we anticipate demand for the Diamond Agreement program to rise, and we look forward to offering our premium customers an unparalleled private flying experience,” says Mark Hardman, Acting Executive Vice President of Qatar Executive, the Doha-based business jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways.

Qatar Executive focuses on operating mid, long and ultra-long-range flights, where demand is continuously growing worldwide. In March 2020, it saw a 30 per cent growth in operations, due to its commitment to taking people home safely and securely. During the April-May period, demand slightly decreased, although, Qatar Executive won global market share. “In June 2020, our growth started increasing again with international borders easing entry restrictions,” Hardman shares.

Tailored Program

“We have already started receiving a high volume of inTuiries on the Diamond Agreement program, from both corporate and individual clients,” Hardman reveals. “With a current operating fleet of 18 state-of-the-art private jets, including seven Gulfstream G650ERs, five Gulfstream G500s, four Global 5000s and two Challenger 605s, we are capable of offering the program to all our loyal clients and prospective customers.”

Customers can purchase a minimum of 50 hours of flight time on Diamond Agreement without any associated membership fees. The all-inclusive and fixed-hourly rates cover both flight hours and taxi time. The pre-purchased Diamond Agreement hours have no minimum annual usage and no maximum carry-over, making it truly flexible, a boon in the current climate. Customers are also offered guaranteed availability for reservations booked from just 72 hours in advance.

Qatar Executive sits with every client on the program to understand their reTuirements, from notice periods to one-way or return flying, and preferred jet aircraft. After that, the price is generated for them, tailored to their needs. The program is not limited to a specific region. Moreover, as an international private jet charter service provider, Qatar Executive can fly clients between any two destinations they wish to visit.

“The Diamond Agreement program simplifies private jet travel, offers flexibility at a fixed price, and allows customers to tailor flights to their requirements.”

A Firm Commitment

The impact of the pandemic is not uniTue to Qatar Airways alone, Hardman points out, as it has caused an unprecedented blow to the aviation industry as a whole and all airlines globally were severely affected. Some, unfortunately, had to cease operations totally after succumbing to financial duress, he adds.

“While most airlines have suspended their operations, Qatar Airways is one of the very few airlines that has remained in operation during this period. Our mission is to take people home safely during the pandemic. Our passengers and customers have been our highest priority throughout this crisis.” Qatar Airways has worked closely with various government bodies and embassies around the world, including )rance, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Canada, the S, and the K to bring people home safely.