Private Jet Journeys

Safety is our primary filter when sourcing aircraft. We work exclusively with operators certified under FAA Part 135 (for U.S. operations) and EASA-equivalent standards internationally. Every aircraft we recommend carries current airworthiness certification, and the crews we use log well above the minimum required hours in type. We also use third-party safety audit providers, including Wyvern and ARGUS, to independently verify operator standards before recommending any charter company. Private aviation operated by reputable certified operators is among the safest forms of transportation available.

Yes - this is one of the most significant advantages of private aviation for pet owners. On most charter aircraft, your dog or cat can travel in the cabin rather than in cargo, provided the operator's policies allow it (virtually all reputable operators do). There are no crate-size restrictions imposed by an airline check-in counter, no worries about temperature-controlled cargo holds, and no separation from your animal during the flight. We confirm pet policies with the operator during booking and ensure the ground arrangements at both ends are pet-friendly as well.

An empty leg is a repositioning flight - when an aircraft needs to return to its base or fly to pick up another client, those seats would otherwise travel empty. Operators sometimes offer these at significant discounts (40-75% off the equivalent charter price). The catch is that empty legs are fixed in terms of route and date, and they can be cancelled if the original trip changes. For clients with flexibility in timing, we monitor available empty legs and present opportunities as they arise. They're not a primary planning strategy, but they can represent exceptional value when the routing aligns.

Private jets have access to thousands of airports that commercial airlines don't serve - including smaller regional airports, resort strips, and private terminals at major hubs. In the U.S. alone, private aircraft can use roughly 5,000 airports compared to the 550 or so served commercially. This opens up routes like New York to the Hamptons, Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, or Miami to the Bahamas that are tedious or impossible by commercial means. Internationally, we navigate landing permissions, overflight clearances, and customs arrangements as part of the booking process.

Catering is arranged separately from the aircraft charter and can be as simple or as elaborate as you prefer. For short flights, most clients opt for light fare - charcuterie, fruit, pastries, and beverages. For longer flights, we can arrange full hot meals sourced from specific restaurants or prepared by a catering service that specializes in aircraft food. We accommodate all dietary restrictions, source specific wine lists or spirits by request, and, for very special occasions, have coordinated in-flight experiences ranging from sushi chefs to birthday setups. Catering menus are confirmed during the booking process so everything is exactly right before departure.

Absolutely - and this is where the real value of working with Parrillo Luxury Travel becomes apparent. We design itineraries where the aviation, hotels, ground transfers, activities, and dining all speak to each other. When we book the jet, we already know the hotel suite, the transfer driver, and the dinner reservation waiting on the other end. Nothing is left to chance or coordinated by separate parties who don't know each other. This integrated approach is what separates a private jet trip from an extraordinary private jet trip.