FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS AND FLYING PRIVATE

 It’s no news that the WHO (The World Health Organization) has declared Coronavirus as a global pandemic. COVID-19 is still spreading around the world leaving private jet members with many questions. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers around the virus and flying private.

Is flying private safer than flying with a commercial airline? 

Flying commercial can come with many risks. Because this is a virus that at some times can show no symptoms you can be exposed by strangers without knowing it. You are also exposed to more people not only on the plane but also at the airport. When flying private you have control of the cleanliness and disinfection precautions, which is not the case when you fly commercial. Private aviation has many more protection options like the use of private terminals and jets effectively minimize the number of people you come in contact with. Most private jets have a maximum passenger capacity which is a much lower number than you would encounter flying commercial. 

Should I fly private if I am an at risk passenger?

If you are at high risk of catching the COVID-19 because of age or serious medical conditions you should consider private jet-specific memberships and charter flight options. Traveling commercially allows for interaction with more people increases your chance of exposure to the virus. Private jets provide the best environmental conditions as well as drastically declining the number of people you interact with. If you are at risk or have children at risk or worried about older loved ones and parents flying commercially you should consider private travel as an alternative.

Where am I not allowed to fly?

How long flights will be suspended is still unclear as is how long this pandemic will still last. If this affects your traveling plans and you are not sure what to do to speak with your Private Aviation Consultant about alternative destinations and other travel solutions to meet your needs. 

How will COVID-19 affect on-demand charter flights? 

There has been a compelling increase in on-demand private jet charter flights as COVID-19 spreads around the world. As demand for private jet charter is getting higher, it won’t be long before we are fully booked. If you are planning a trip we advise you to make a booking as soon as possible to secure your preferred aircraft for your travels. 

What are we doing to keep you safe?

The Staff has provided our members and clients with an additional layer of protection. As part of the initiative, the staff actively communicating with our operators to ensure the highest standards are followed, as well as making sure clients are more comfortable by accommodating any special requests.

World-Class FBO Services and Custom Hangar Space in NJ at Monmouth Airport 

Monmouth Airport is currently expanding to meet the demand by pilots and charter companies for affordable, high-quality hangar space in NJ. In addition to communal hangar space, we also offer T-hangars, options for custom hangar space, and flight office space. 

Our FBO services and aircraft maintenance services have been upgraded to match this world-class offering, including the supply of fuel at competitive or cheaper rates than competitors in the region.

For more information about Monmouth Jet Center or airplane hangars in New Jersey, please contact us or visit our website at http://monmouthjetcenter.com/.

CHALLENGE & SAFETY CONCERNS TO THE AVIATION INDUSTRY

 The aviation industry is perhaps facing the worst ever turbulence in history. The coronavirus has shrunk the sky incredibly with all airlines cutting operations drastically. While China has been dealing with the challenge since January 2020 the situation has turned grim in Europe, the US, and India. 

The challenges being faced by airlines 

We are seeing an increase in infections around the world and this has led to travel restrictions being imposed across the globe hitting the aviation industry the hardest. Several foreign and international carriers have canceled flights to and from nationally and have also shut itself for foreign nationals as well as overseas citizens. Many companies are grounding Airlines as net bookings have slipped into negative and now affecting employees, with some of the largest carriers in the world talking about salary cuts for its senior management pilots and crews.

Can the situation get worse from here? Well, no one knows how long the coronavirus crisis will last and this has led to air travel demand drying up and airline stocks crashing. Aviation Consultancy Center for Asia-pacific aviation or coppa has said that the COVID 19 pandemic will push most airlines across the globe to bankruptcy by the end of May. The only thing that is preventing airlines from collapsing earlier is the price of crude oil which is at its lowest in recent history. It has also been said that a donated action by governments and industry might be able to save the airline industry.

Safety concerns 

Flight attendants are on the front lines of any communicable disease outbreak and the association of flight attendants is very attentive to what’s happening around the world. They have called upon all of the Airlines to take precautions starting with giving crews the most current information and making it very clear what they should be on the lookout for. Of course with this particular virus, there are concerned that an asymptomatic infected person can spread the disease so airport screenings and looking out for symptoms during the flight may not necessarily protect people from the disease. It needs to be very clear who is traveling from highly infected areas and keep a close eye on them. Flight attendants should wear gloves and masks or protective equipment at all times to protect themselves from COVID-19.  

Airlines must make sure that there are enough gloves and masks for those who need it on the flight. That is all of the crew members, any medical personnel who may assist during the flight, and any passengers who may start experiencing symptoms. From what we know you can be infected without experiencing symptoms meaning you could be able to pass the disease along without showing common signs of infection. This is very problematic as flight attendants or passengers are at high risk of being infected without knowing it. 

The air circulation in a plain is certainly concerning but what’s most concerning is the crew who have direct interaction with an infected passenger. The crew has to deliver food, pick up food as well as take rubbish from passengers meaning crew is placed in very hazardous situations. Airlines need to persist that crew wears gloves and masks at all times on these flights in and out of infected areas so they can protect themselves properly. 

Monmouth Executive Airport – World-Class Hangar Space and FBO Services 

Monmouth Airport in New Jersey has the longest private runway in the country at over 7300 feet and luxurious amenities, allowing us to handle almost any class of non-commercial jet with ease. Additional services include:

• On-site jet and aircraft maintenance and repair services.
• 24-hour fuel availability, including AVgas and Jet-A fuel at highly competitive rates.
• 24-hour LED-based airport lighting and rotating beacon.
• 24- hour lavatory servicing, de-icing services, and GPU (Ground Power Units).
• Airplane hangar space available immediately at affordable rates for helicopters, prop planes and multi-engine Gulfstream jets. We offer hangar space in NJ for rent or for sale, custom hangar space and attached office space if needed.

For more information about Monmouth Executive Airport in New Jersey, please contact us or visit our website today at http://monmouthjetcenter.com/

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