May the Odds Be Ever in Their Air: Private Jet Demand Soars Despite Chaos

Still Flying High?

Well isn't this just like the Capitol? Market volatility geopolitical tensions… you name it and they're still living the high life. Literally. According to NetJets President Patrick Gallagher the demand for private jets hasn't slowed down one bit. 'May the odds be ever in your favor,' right? Especially if you're rich enough to avoid commercial airlines.

Europe is Still Hot!

Apparently the wealthy Americans are still jetting off to Europe like it's the latest must see spectacle. 'I can own a share of an airplane here and maybe I fly over commercially but then I can use NetJets to hop around between Nice and London and wherever else I want to go while I'm there.' Meanwhile fewer Europeans are flying to the U.S. Maybe they finally realized our fashion sense is… lacking. Who needs Panem when you have Paris am I right?

The Invisible Jet Set

Ever wondered how the elite avoid the paparazzi? 'We have clients that own their own airplanes and choose to use NetJets when they want to be able to fly incognito,' Gallagher said. Apparently anonymity is the new black. Because nothing says 'I'm just like you' like flying in a plane no one can track. It's like having your own personal mockingjay only instead of rebellion it provides privacy.

Snackrifice: The Culinary Games

Forget fancy feasts; the most popular order on these private jets is crudité. 'The most common catering order on our plane is crudite. Or it's a charcuterie board it's sliced fruit trays.' You'd think with all that money they'd spring for some real food. But hey who am I to judge? Maybe they're just trying to stay 'fit as a fiddle' for their next Capitol party.

Pilots with a 'Service Heart'

Turns out NetJets isn't just looking for skilled aviators; they want pilots with a 'service heart.' It really starts with finding somebody who's got that service heart along with being a fantastic aviator,' he added. Because nothing says luxury like a pilot who can not only fly a plane but also offer you a shoulder to cry on when the caviar runs out.

Where Do You Park a Flying Beast?

The rich have a hangar space crisis. Apparently there's a shortage of parking spots for private jets. 'At some of our busiest locations we're actually having to deadhead aircraft out of those locations at night just because there's no place to park them,' he said. I guess even the Capitol faces logistical nightmares. Who knew?