Friday, January 19, 2018

Winter Olympics | PyeongChang, South Korea

Charter a Private Flight to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea


The 2018 Winter Olympics will begin on Friday, February 9th, with the closing ceremonies taking place on on Sunday, February 25.



The setting for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games is PyeongChang, a resort town in the northern Gangwon province of South Korea.

More gold medals than ever before, making it one of the Olympic's most anticipated games in recent years; 102 gold medals will be be awarded, 4 more than the 2014 Sochi games.

Sports ranging from ice hockey, figure skating, snowboarding, and skiing will be showcased, along with popular winter games athletes including Shaun White, Lindsey Vonn, Jamie Anderson and more. 8 new events are also included on the schedule, most notably the big-air snowboarding competition.

More than a million visitors are expected to descend upon South Korea for the games, with most passengers arriving via commercial flights to Seoul, then taking a crowded train to PyeongChang.

Instead, private flights to the Winter Olympics can fly directly to Yanyang International Airport (YNY), where its 8,202 foot runway is capable of handling any private plane, including airliners for large group charters. Located just an hour away from PyeongChang, luxury ground transportation or high-security/VIP transport can be arranged to take you the rest of the way.

Security Concerns


However, unless you've awoken from a time-capsule and are unaware of the world's current state of affairs, in which case...




Between North Korea's disconcerting rhetoric, launching missiles over Japan, and the President of the United States openly mocking the North's leader on Twitter...

... let's just things over in that region of the Pacific haven't exactly been at ease, nor have they been stable.

That said, it appears that leaders from both North and South Korea seek to ease tensions leading up the games, announcing they will march together as one into the Olympics, while also fielding a single women's hockey team, a first for the two nations.

Still, in today's world nothing is guaranteed and nothing should be taken for granted. Neither are event planners for this year's games, utilizing additional screening processes and procedures while on sure to be on high alert. This also means slower traffic at major airports as millions of visitors are anticipated.

If you're planning on attending this year's Winter Olympics in South Korea, one of the issues alleviated by private aviation is security issues, limiting your exposure to potential threats and issues, no matter how extraneous the circumstances.


Plan Your Flight in Advance

Although they're by far the most convenient and comfortable way to arrive for the winter games, it's also the preferred way for many high net worth individuals and corporations to travel.

This means due to the high volume of private jet traffic coming into South Korea, airport slots will be assigned for arrivals at local airports. Airport slots are essentially landing and take-off times permitted by the airport, creating a schedule that gets locked in and subsequently built around.

They’re available on on a first come, first serve basis, so it's important to arrange your flight early to lock in the arrival and departure times your prefer.

You should also handle your hotel accommodations ahead of time, with as many as 10 new hotels constructed in PyeongChang and the surrounding areas over the past few months.

Notable luxury resorts to complement your private flight include: Simscabin Winter House, located five minutes from the Winter Games, with loft-style cabins loaded with amenities; Holiday Inn Resort, a luxurious hotel featuring a year-round indoor waterpark; and the Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort, offering some of the best accommodations and restaurants in the area.

Private Jet to NASCAR's Daytona 500

Travel from Runway to Speedway in a Private Jet


It's the Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing. It's also known as the Great American Race. It's the biggest event on the NASCAR calendar, and, unlike other sports who feature their biggest event at the end of the year, it's the first event on the schedule.

Rent a Private Jet to the Daytona 500

Does your heart pump motor oil? Have you ever considered 93 octane to be a suitable cologne? Do you find yourself drafting vehicles in the HOV lane during your morning commute?

If you answered yes to any or all of these, then experiencing the Daytona 500 is definitely on your bucket list.

The 60th running of the Daytona 500 will be held on Sunday, February 8th, 2018. The race attracts nearly 150,000 fans from across the country, and as NASCAR has grown, many fans fly in for the race from overseas.

If you're looking for the ultimate NASCAR weekend, you can purchase VIP pit passes and gain access to the infield... along with everyone else who bought tickets as well.

You're still stuck flying commercial, waiting through long security lines, baggage claims, and dealing with heavy congestion both on the ground and in the air.

Are you looking for the most luxurious way to arrive for NASCAR's biggest weekend of the year? You should be looking at renting a private plane to the Daytona 500.

Private Flights to the Daytona 500


When you charter a private jet to the Daytona 500, you'll won't find a closer airport to the speedway than Daytona Beach International (FAA: DAB) -- the runways are located just 2.5 miles from the track, and you'll enjoy a spectacular view of the tri-oval as your plane makes its final approach.

New Smyrna Beach Municipal (EVB) and Ormond Beach Municipal (OMN) are also located nearvy for private flights heading to the Daytona 500.

Flying within the Southeast? Turboprops are excellent for private flight with lower hourly rates than light jets, and the ability to use more runways at local airports, potentially reducing your costs even more.

Midsize and super midsize jets (Gulfstream G200/280, Challenger 350, LearJet 60XR) are ideal for small groups flying to the race, and long range jets (Gulfstream G4, G5, G6; Bombardier Global Express XRS; Falcon 8x) are perfect for cross country and international flights.

Planning the ultimate corporate experience at a NASCAR event? Regional and VIP airliners are available to accommodate business groups of up to 180 passengers.

Please be aware that due to the race creating a spike in private jet traffic, slots may be required for arrivals at local airports. They're handed out on a first come, first serve basis, so make sure you stay on the lead lap and arrange your flight early to lock in your flight times.

NASCAR and Private Jets 


Over the past decade, more and more NASCAR teams have utilized private jets to travel between their facilities, non-racing events, and from track to track, befitting from the comfort, convenience, and time savings private planes provide.

Whether they're on the track or in the sky, NASCAR drivers prefer going fast. Drivers and teams prefer traveling the same way.

They don't want to go a lap down waiting in long security and luggage lines at commercial airports. Nor do they want a caution to come out and push back their departure time. Or worse, risk a blag flag waiving and canceling their flight altogether.

In fact, since it’s runway expansion in the early 2000’s, several NASCAR racing teams started basing their private planes just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina at Concord Regional (JQF), earning it the nickname “NASCAR’s Airport”.

These teams prefer Concord Regional over Charlotte Douglas due to its affordability and proximity to their headquarters. Convenient access to Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Z-max Dragway via I-85 doesn't hurt, either.

And, with the Daytona 500 held in early February while North Carolina experiences cold weather, Charlotte Motor Speedway sometimes sends jet dryers used for the race track to Concord Regional to help dry the runways so race teams can depart for Daytona.

Event Information 


NASCAR Daytona 500
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach International Speedway
801 W International Speedway Blvd
Tel. (800) 748-7467
http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Fly Private to the PGA Masters

Leave your driver at home and fly private to Augusta for the PGA Masters Golf Tournament, the first of four major championships on the PGA Tour, and one of the busiest private jet events on the annual sports calendar.

Flickr: Ryan Schreiber
You can always take your time and lay it up with a commercial flight into Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), the world’s busiest airport, then continue your journey along the fairway to the Georgia-South Carolina border.

We tend to think your best approach to the tournament is to tee it high and let it fly by chartering a private jet to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), or a comfortable turbo-prop to Daniel Field (DNL). Both airports are focused on private aviation and features private FBO terminals, offering the most comfortable, secure, and luxurious way to arrive for the Masters.

The right charter broker will be able to offer a tailor-made charter flight, providing instant access to thousands of private planes from light jets for individuals, mid & super midsize jets for your family or golf buddies, and even VIP airliners for the ultimate corporate event.

Turboprops make an excellent choice for passengers flying within the southeast, as they carry much lower hourly rates, and can utilize both airports, with Daniel Field placing you only a chip shot away from Augusta National.

It’s important to note: Augusta experiences a heavy spike in private jet traffic as we get closer to the first week of April. If you’re planning on going with a private flight to the Masters, it’s important that you make your arrangements well in advance.

Airport slots will be required for all flights into Augusta — leading up to the tournament, these slots begin filling up faster than the cups on Augusta National’s practice greens, leaving you with limited, and sometimes unattractive choices for your arrival and departure (learn more about how airport slots work).