The dos and don'ts of flying by private jet

The private aviation industry is soaring at the moment with increased bookings and offerings in the aftermath of Covid, as well as an influx of new pay-per-seat, on-demand private jet services arriving on the market. Whether you’re flying private for the first time or the fiftieth time this summer, or simply curious as to how it’s done, good manners are always the ticket. So what’s the secret to passing yourself off as a seasoned pro?

Seating

‘Always respect the owner,’ says Marine Eugène, European Managing Director of Flexjet. ‘It’s a little bit like when you’re invited for dinner…[Owners] may not put your name on the seat, but they have an idea of where they want you to sit, so typically the club, the four seats at the front, are always reserved for the owner of the aircraft because they can see the captain and the crew from there, and they can communicate. When they invite you on board, they’ll direct you on where they’d like you to sit.’