Senior Executives and CEOs deemed the ultimate jugglers of success and masters of efficiency and strategy, face an unyielding foe throughout their professional trajectory – TIME.
True Story…
During a business trip from Savannah to Geneva, a senior business leader was booked on a scheduled airline via Atlanta. He had to set all his work aside to reach the airport two and a half hours before departure.
Since this was a hub-and-spoke airline, he had no option but to follow their schedule and routings. He waited for three hours for their connecting flight which actually took him to Paris. In Paris he was finally able to board a plane to Geneva – his true final destination.
By the time the senior executive reached his hotel in Geneva, the count was 23 hours of travel time. On his way back he managed to get a ride home on a demonstration Gulfstream jet that was in Geneva for a trade show. It only took 9 hours to get back to base.
Just in case you are wondering, this is the true story of Robert Baugniet, a senior executive in Gulfstream, a leading private jet manufacturer. Source
As this tale concludes you may well find yourself empathising with Robert’s challenge on the outbound journey, and a little jealous of his seemingly privileged access to the world of private aviation and charter flight. The ordeal of all time-starved senior executives is a testament to the need for transformative solutions that would bend time in their favour, and just make life a bit easier.
Especially for the CEOs.
Data Reveals…
Recent data on world CEOs revealed some startling realities, according to reports from McKinsey & Co, Harvard Business Review, and PwC:
Approximately 40% of them struggle to find time to craft long-term strategies, while more than 50% of the CEOs yearn for moments that would allow them time to innovate their products or service offerings, and fewer than 5% of these leaders believe they spend excessive time on critical endeavours.
Reflecting on this recent global CEO data highlights the necessity for transportation solutions that create more time. Private jets are time machines. These sleek airborne vessels not only save precious time for senior executives but act as essential connectors, affording these corporate titans the means to remain seamlessly connected, typically just a few hours flight time away from crafting long-term strategies using the in-flight time, directly connecting with customers to drive that product innovation, and maximising the value of time spent on those critical endeavours.
Counting the Benefits…
1. Unmatched Control and Customisation
Book a JetSetGo private jet, and you will feel the power when it comes to customising solutions as per your exact travel needs.
Take Mr. Bhargav as an example. He is the CEO of a Bengaluru-based tech firm, who trusts our charter flights to keep him on the front foot. In a recent scenario, he faced a dilemma: attend an urgent business meeting with a customer in Jaipur or head for a crucial investor meeting in Mumbai.
Personalising his flight plan he made it in time for his meeting in Jaipur that morning, and then on to Mumbai in the afternoon to meet his investor. The flexibility of private jet travel not only ensured his presence at both events but also ensured he arrived energetic and refreshed and freed from the stress of missing one of these important meetings.
2. Solution to Emergency Travel
Apart from scenarios demanding control, there are numerous situations where business leaders need to be quick with their decisions and movements, more like emergency travel that would allow them to be in places that would help them to seize an unexpected opportunity and present their proposition at the moment.
For example, a regular guest of JetSetGo wanted to attend a last-minute industry conference that would help him introduce his firm’s newly launched service-offering, but the conference was in another city and the registrations had just opened up.
Not wanting to only rely on commercial airlines that might have sold-out flights or limited connections, he reached out to JetSetGo to check if we could arrange a quick flight – “Yes, we could!”
Given the myriad of daily challenges faced by CEOs and senior executives, along with unforeseen emergencies, private jets confirm unique benefits in two crucial aspects – on-demand availability and route/time efficiency.
3. Enhanced Regional Connectivity
The availability of private jets on demand enhances India’s regional connectivity, offering direct travel options for those seeking more comfortable and reliable air travel experiences. While the government focuses on improving existing airport infrastructure, private aviation companies like JetSetGo cater to travellers’ needs by providing direct flights to less-served destinations, particularly beneficial for those requiring efficient off-the-beaten-path travel.
Despite the government’s commendable efforts to enhance airport terminals, commercial airlines often prioritise popular routes, leaving a gap for travellers seeking flexible and efficient alternatives, especially in the business sector. Private aviation companies like JetSetGo fill this void by offering tailored on-demand services, leveraging their extensive fleets to provide direct flights to destinations not regularly serviced by commercial airlines. This not only saves time but also expands travel possibilities, further enriching India’s air travel landscape.
Summarising It…
In the high-octane world of CEOs, time stands as an unyielding rival. CEO data echoes this strife, revealing the time constraints on critical tasks. In such a scenario, the recognition of private aviation as a solution paints a new narrative.
Consider individuals such as Robert Baugniet attending a meeting in Geneva, swiftly returning home to drop off his luggage, and seamlessly transitioning back to his workspace, fresh and prepared for another meeting, all within the 24-hour timeline.
Now that’s luxury, isn’t it? Or maybe just common sense…
