Wed, Jul 27, 2011
Includes Valuable Information for Both New Users and Existing
Charter Clients
The NBAA has released a new edition of the NBAA Aircraft Charter
Consumer Guide, a valuable tool for anyone seeking advice on
choosing a Part 135 air charter operator or aircraft charter
broker.
The updated guide – available free to both NBAA Members
and the public – includes additional tips for selecting the
right aircraft and operator for a user's needs. It also offers
advice on how to obtain information about international operations,
insurance coverage, and operator experience and safety records.
"The guide is for those who realize air charter is a necessary
option because the airlines either don't fly into the airports they
need to use or otherwise aren't a viable option for the trip,"
explains Mark Larsen, NBAA project manager, operations & web
development. "It helps the consumer come up to speed with what's
involved in chartering an aircraft. It's about more than just
price."
A significant feature of the NBAA Aircraft Charter Consumer
Guide is a series of 30 questions for the customer to ask the
operator. These questions are intended to help the user identify
the aircraft and mission they need, and to also help select the
best options for their flight. Those questions include:
- What type of aircraft does the company operate, and when were
those aircraft last inspected?
- Who maintains those aircraft?
- How many hours of experience does the flightcrew have?
- Will the company assist with customs and immigration
requirements?
- What insurance coverage does the operator carry, and would you
be included on it for your chartered flight?
A handy request for proposal form is also included, to help
customers record and compare quotes for charter services. "The
guide is valuable to those who are new to using charter aircraft,
but it also offers existing customers the chance to examine their
charter operators and ask, 'how are they meeting our
expectations?'" Larsen notes. "In an ideal situation, a consumer
could use this guide to vet one or more operators ahead of a trip,
and have the list of vetted operators available to call when a trip
arises."
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