{"id":8462,"date":"2018-05-11T11:28:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T18:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theextravagant.com\/?p=8462"},"modified":"2018-05-11T11:30:08","modified_gmt":"2018-05-11T18:30:08","slug":"aviation-interview-vistajet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theextravagant.com\/lifestyle\/aviation\/aviation-interview-vistajet\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking Aviation: Interview with Thomas Flohr of VistaJet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meet\u00a0Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of VistaJet<\/a>, who’s Bombardier business aircraft fleet offer clients an unforgettable flight comprising of complete comfort and exemplary\u00a0class. \u00a0The VistaJet experience is simply incredible, taking travelers all across the world, which even include the most secluded and difficult to reach destinations. \u00a0Passengers aboard VistaJet have the\u00a0privilege of choosing specialized preferences for their journey to best suit their reason of travel. \u00a0<\/strong>Read the interview below to find out more about the VistaJet fleet, as Mr. Flohr talks all things aviation and travel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What in particular do you believe sets VistaJet apart from other Charter operators?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“VistaJet\u00a0is the only\u00a0global\u00a0business aviation company.\u00a0And not only are we the only global operator – in 2017 we arranged over 20,000 flights, and everyone of them\u00a0is tailored to\u00a0the occasion [as well as] the passengers’ preferences:\u00a0we provide seamless travel\u00a0solutions\u00a0to businessmen who need to be\u00a0in\u00a0multiple-locations within the shortest period of time, and create the most memorable leisure trips to remote destinations anywhere in the world.\u00a0\u00a0What really makes VistaJet even better than owning your own plane is that we\u00a0make\u00a0our\u00a0entire fleet of over 70 business jets available to\u00a0all our Program customers \u2013 with guaranteed availability, no asset risk or positioning costs. Since\u00a0I founded\u00a0VistaJet in 2004, we’ve flown\u00a0our silver and red jets\u00a0to over 187 countries worldwide.”<\/p>\n

What is the inspiration behind the interior design of VistaJet’s current fleet?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The cabin is designed\u00a0as a home away from home.\u00a0The spacious stand up cabins feature understated elegant furnishings, dark wood, fine Italian leather and\u00a0even a curated library.\u00a0For corporate leaders, it is business as usual as all cabins are equipped with the most advanced office-equipment\u00a0to maximize productivity.\u00a0 But, most important,\u00a0VistaJet is renowned for\u00a0the only\u00a0consistent\u00a0fleet in the industry: the interior of\u00a0our\u00a0aircraft is identical throughout the entire fleet.”<\/p>\n

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VistaJet is at the forefront of travel to some of the world’s most difficult to reach locations, with that said, is there any particular location that comes to mind when you think of the most challenging flights your company has completed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Our pilots are certified for snow and difficult landing, and the training we provide is way above the strictest national regulations. Our customers ask us to reach incredible private islands, or the top of mountains, at any time of the year. Unfortunately, I cannot provide you much more details, to protect our client’s privacy.”<\/p>\n

Tell us more about your current partnership with Christie’s for the global tour of the David and Peggy Rockefeller collection.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“When we heard about the project, we saw it immediately as a perfect match. The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller is an unbelievable collection of some of the finest works of art. The fact that 100% of the proceeds from the auction of the collection will be donated to charity is a remarkable philanthropic effort. We fully support the Rockefellers’ commitment to giving back, and our sponsorship is our way to facilitate and contribute to the Rockefeller family’s charitable mission.\u00a0\u00a0Finally,\u00a0the global nature of this art auction and exhibitions also\u00a0gives us the unique opportunity to serve all our clients in the world with one unified experience.”<\/p>\n

Any tips for beating jet lag?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“To help our clients avoid jet lag, we set the pressure in our cabin to the\u00a0same as you would find at 1000m altitude \u2013 with this setup, the\u00a0cabin air is more dense and has a greater level of oxygen saturation. As\u00a0a\u00a0result, the body does not have to work as hard to oxygenate blood and sustain itself, decreasing the chance of developing jet lag.\u00a0 In addition,\u00a0we have humidifiers on board\u00a0to help our passengers feel more refreshed upon landing.\u00a0Should you not be traveling on a business jet, you should try to keep hydrated with water and creams, and include resting time to start adapting to the arrival time zone.”<\/p>\n

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Where to next?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“If current trends continue, 2018 is expected to be another momentous year for the company. The upper-end of the sector historically tracks the global economy, and with Europe, the US and the Middle East seeing growth, demand is only set to build in 2018. While the\u00a0entry\u00a0end of the sector is\u00a0still\u00a0struggling with oversupply, trading for premium brands such as VistaJet is strong, as business leaders, corporations and UHNWIs are becoming ever more selective in their booking choices.<\/p>\n

While\u00a0all\u00a0private aviation\u00a0customers\u00a0are always\u00a0interested in\u00a0the efficiency offered by the service, in 2018 the key will be attention to detail, additional services, and a personalized experience. Generations that have grown up with the world at their fingertips are increasingly searching for travel\u00a0solutions\u00a0that\u00a0deliver both speed and high quality.\u00a0Customers are also choosing to fly ever more globally,\u00a0and\u00a0average flight times are rising. On top of that, exciting new long-range aircraft models such as the Global 7000 will only add to the positive momentum in the sector. As a result, demand for larger aircraft is building;\u00a0and\u00a0in the private aviation market, only VistaJet is able to meet this need all over the world.<\/p>\n

With the growth of the tech sector on the West Coast of the US and a growing body of entrepreneurs in key global financial hubs such as Dubai, the audience for private aviation will get even younger in 2018. After many years of stability, the private aviation industry is finally beginning to innovate to meet this burgeoning demand. VistaJet is at the forefront of\u00a0innovation; its On Demand solutions and Direct app give entrepreneurs transparency over pricing, and its business model is based on access over ownership, an approach users of Uber and Airbnb are familiar with.”<\/p>\n

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You can keep up to date with VistaJet by following them on Instagram: @VistaJet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Images Courtesy of:<\/em> \u00a0VistaJet<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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