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Here’s what passengers flying in for the big game on a private plane get for their money
EVER wondered what it’s like to fly in a private jet? In three weeks, one of the biggest sporting events in the world will take place in Cardiff, when Real Madrid take on Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3.
Cardiff is expecting thousands of football fans from all over the world to arrive in the capital. Some of the most prestigious guests will, of course, be flying in by private jet. What do you private?
Avoid hours in airport lines, going through security and checking in.
You can turn up just 15 minutes before your departure and more or less board your aircraft on arrival.
A private flight allows clients to choose a time that suits them best.
The added bonus of being able to delay your flight back (especially if the game goes into extra time and penalties). get when you fly These are some of the jets booked to arrive in Cardiff for the big game. NET JETS Net Jets are the world’s largest private jet company, with more than 700 aircraft worldwide and 100 in Europe.
Net Jets currently have 12 flights booked for this year’s final, but are expecting around 35-40 in total.
The majority of flights are depart- ing from Nice, St Petersburg and Munich. Who will be flying?
Some of their customers include Roger Federer, Warren Buffet, Nico Roseberg and Dustin Johnson – so expect big names to fly with them to Cardiff. What can you expect flying with Net Jets? Cashmere blankets. Premium skincare kits, lavender eye masks from Otis Batterbee. Master & Dynamic headphones. Satellite-based wi-fi system. Send and receive emails browse the web.
Access to an entire library of entertainment content via iPads on board or through their own device.
NetJets Entertainment app available to download free of charge in the Apple store. and FALCONA JETS Falcona have access to several types of aircraft that can seat anything from four people up to 18.
The majority of people will be flying from Madrid and Turin, along with Manchester, London, Milan, Paris and Russia. Who will be flying?
Mainly the CEO of companies, chairmen/women, managing directors – many of them will take friends or employees for full hospitality at the match.
Falcona also have regular clients who will follow their team around Europe by private jet.
A lot of inquiries have also been made from people who have never flown privately before, but are interested as a one-off for this special occasion. How much does it cost?
The prices of flights depend on what aircraft and length of stay. Approximately, a flight from Madrid to Cardiff on an eight-seater plane: prices would start from £13,500. What can you expect when you fly with Falcona?
A flight attendant is available on larger jets. Power outlet. Free air conditioning. Enclosed lavatory. DataPort. DVD player. AirShow. Satellite phone. Leather seats. Partial/full Galley. Blu-ray. iPod station. Standard catering – sandwiches, fruit, hot and cold drinks, alcoholic beverages are always on board.
If the client wanted something specific like sushi then this can be arranged.
For football flights, the aircraft will arrange to have something on board that represents the club they support, such as specially made cakes, cupcakes etc. LUNA JETS Luna Jets have five confirmed sales to Cardiff for the final, two private jets from Madrid, and one from Nice, Milan and Rio de Janeiro. They are also expecting more confirmations from clients, but are likely to fly to Bristol as Cardiff is now fully booked. Who will be flying?
Among clients coming to Cardiff are a top international lawyer travelling with clients; two young, well-off adults travelling with friends; a commodities broker with friends/clients; and a successful entrepreneur taking his 11-year-old boy for his first-ever final. What can you expect when you fly with Luna jets? Free parking. Arrival 15 minutes before departure, or they will change the take-off time according to the passengers’ arrival.
Fully private cabin, with comfortable armchairs, beds and full video entertainment.
A flight attendant serving open bar and exclusive hand-made catering, pre-ordered as per passengers’ wishes. Possibility to smoke on board. Access to free wifi. Disembarking in five minutes at the private jet terminal – with a chauffeur-driven car waiting at the kerb.
Aircraft waiting for your return to fly out again – no matter if teams play overtime, or how long the party lasts, the crew will be standing by at the airport. How much does it cost?
Price vary according to the flight time, the size and age of the aircraft. Prices vary from 9,900 to 134,500.