Spanish Grand Prix by Private Jet

Round 5 of the Formula 1 world championship takes place in two weeks time, being held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, 30km’s from Barcelona city centre. The Grand Prix is one of the oldest in motor sport, with the race celebrating its centenary back in 2013.

The Spanish Grand Prix has witnessed some fantastic races and duels over the course of its history, with memorable battles having taken place between the likes of Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell and Alain Prost, with more contemporary drivers such as Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso providing the drama in recent years.

This year the competition is heating up, with Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg relentlessly driving the Merecedes team forward, hotly pursued by the Ferrari team with deposed world champion Sebastian Vettel leading the chase.

The world of Formula 1 has always been closely intertwined with private aviation, with a spike in private jet traffic heading to Barcelona El Prat Airport (IATA: BCN) expected over the Grand Prix weekend on the 10th May. The airport itself is situated 12km’s southwest of Barcelona itself, and is fully equipped to handle all categories of private aviation with the benefit of a dedicated corporate terminal.

For all private jet charter enquiries for the Spanish Grand Prix, or private jet charter enquiries to Barcelona, please contact Villiers Jets for a quote.

Private Jet Charter in India, an economic powerhouse

Over the course of the last year, we have seen an increasing level of business between the UK and India, reflected in several governmental and trade delegations to the worlds largest democracy in order to foster and encourage closer economic ties.

As one of the world’s fastest growing economies and with a population of over 1.2 billion, this is of no surprise. When one considers the historic relationship particularly between the UK and India, again there can be little surprise at the growing volume of bilateral trade and business relations.

In tandem with this, we have seen a corresponding increase in charter requests over the last year from domestic flights within India, particularly Mumbai and Chennai, as well as international charters between India and the Middle-East and other Asian global hubs such as Singapore and Hong Kong. As the volume of wealth originating from and based in India grows, we are expecting to see nothing but further growth in this market for the foreseeable future, and in particular in the number of private jet charters between India and it’s principal bases of wealth, such as Chennai and Mumbai, and the UK.

We are proud that we are in a position to offer private jet charter services in this growing market and have a strong team in place to assist with any India related private jet charter requirements you may have. Please contact us for further details.

A light jet From Mumbai to Chennai based on 4 people starts from €10,000.

Five UK Destinations for St George’s Day

Five UK Destinations for St George's Day

Five UK Destinations for St George’s Day

With the approach of St George’s Day, we thought we would fly the flag for UK domestic private jet charter and recommend our top 5 domestic destinations that might tickle your fancy this St. George’s Day weekend.

Private Jet Charter to Cornwall
1.Cornwall (Newquay Airport – IATA: NQY)

Newquay is Cornwall’s principal airport in the south west of the UK and is a short flight from London. The airport is able to handle all aircraft types and is only 4 short miles from Cornwall’s scenic north coast, and is equipped with a dedicated private jet terminal handling all private and general aviation.

During late April and early May, temperatures can average out at around 15 degrees with plenty of sunshine, allowing for a very pleasant spring lunch by the sea or in the midst of some of the most scenic countryside of the UK, with rolling green hills, attractive villages and dramatic coastal panoramas.

Private Jet Charter to the Isle of Wight
2. Isle of Wight (Bembridge Airport – IATA: BBP)

Bembridge Airport on the Isle of Wight is located on the west of the island and is suitable for light aircraft only.

The Isle of Wight remains a popular destination for private aviation in the UK, particularly for those who also maintain an interest in all things maritime or sailing. The climate in late April or early May is similar to that of Cornwall, with average temperatures hitting 15 degrees and benefits from plenty of sunshine throughout the spring and summer.

Private Jet Charter to Northumberland
3. Northumberland (Newcastle upon Tyne International Airport – IATA: NCL)

Newcastle Airport is a fully fledged international airport and the principal aviation hub of the north east of England. The airport serves both commercial and private aviation, and is able to handle all classes of private aircraft with a dedicated private jet terminal for all private and VIP aircraft traffic.

Newcastle is the gateway to the north east of England and Northumberland, one of the most beautiful counties in the UK. Encompassing the Scottish borders as well as Northumberland National Park, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty with plenty to offer the intrepid visitor.

Private Jet Charter to Jersey
4. Jersey, The Channel Islands (Jersey Airport – IATA: JER)

Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, a small cluster of islands situated about 12 miles west off the Norman coast of France under the jurisdiction of the UK. Jersey Airport is fully equipped to deal with all private jet traffic, and has a dedicated private aviation terminal on site. Alternatively, private jet charter direct to Guernsey (IATA: GCI) is also possible.

Jersey is a beautiful destination with a mild climate, with rolling hills of emerald green surrounded by the wild seas of the Atlantic. The island has a rich gastronomy, producing world renown creams and butters, the famous Jersey Royal potatoes, and a rich and delicious supply of seafood, all of which provide for some wonderful restaurants and hotels.

Private Jet Charter to the Lake District
5. The Lake District, Cumbria (Carlisle Airport – IATA: CAX)

Carlisle Airport in Cumbria, the north west of England, is the closest airport to the Lake District capable of handling private jet traffic. The airport is fully equipped to cater for private aviation with a dedicated executive terminal.

The Lake District in Cumbria is one of the most picturesque regions of the UK, and provides a stunning backdrop for a short break or weekend away. The area is typified by the forests, mountains and lakes which lend the area its name, with the dramatic landscapes continuing to attract artists and writers, as they historically always have done, along with a new wave of international visitors taking advantage of the many excellent restaurants and enjoying the outstanding natural beauty of the area.

For all UK domestic private jet or helicopter charter, please contact us directly at Villiers Jets for a quote.

Global wealth based in London

Private Jet Charter London

As Boris Johnson pointed out on his recent trip to New York – London is now home to at least 72 billionaires.

One of the key global cities, and one of Villiers busiest markets – over 27% of our jet charter enquiries either originate or terminate in the Greater London area. The volume of wealth found in London is growing, and with the world fast becoming a smaller place thanks to the effects of globalisation, this is likely to continue, with London being so well placed geo-politically in terms of business.

We are an outward looking company with the ability to look after any possible charter enquiry you may have across the globe, but we haven’t forgotten where we came from. We are aware of London’s place in the world, and have made a conscious effort to ensure that we are stronger and better placed than our competition to take care of your domestic and international private jet charter requirements to or from the capital.

Please contact us with your enquiry, and one of our London based charter team will be in touch to discuss how we can help.

Villiers Jets Empty Legs

There has been plenty of press recently over the potential saving one can make when flying privately by taking advantage of ’empty leg’ services.

Also referred to as ‘dead legs’, these flights are the result of an aircraft re-positioning in order to service a new charter request, or returning to their home airport after an existing client has employed an aircraft for a one way charter. The result is that the aircraft will have to fly a certain leg of its journey empty.

If you are therefore able to be flexible in your date of departure and exact destination (for example by flying to London Luton as opposed to London Gatwick), then charter operators are often prepared to offer substantial discounts for a seat on board one of their empty leg flights. In some cases this can be up to a 75% discount.

With a little bit of planning, then, it really is possible to take advantage of this system and utilise the empty legs to fly you and your friends or family by private jet at very reasonable rates…

One tip we can give you is that empty legs often follow a seasonal pattern, so, for example, during the European ski season it is likely that there will be a high volume of empty legs from airports such as Geneva, Zurich, Lyon and St. Moritz, whereas during the summer you may find there is a spike in the number of empty legs from Nice, Ibiza, Mallorca, or Malaga.

We are able to provide you with the details of a certain number of empty leg flights, details of which are updated weekly, and can be found on our website here. If you are planning a holiday, and by keeping an eye on our regular updates, we hope that you will be able to find something to suit and which allows you to experience all that flying by private jet has to offer.

See our full list of available empty legs here.