The well-known Covid pandemic has touched all of our lives and has made a big impact on travel.
Even though many flights are getting temporarily cancelled,
not all pilots have lost their wings during these hard times.
Some people are choosing private flights over commercial ones.
Here the biggest question arises, is flying private in Covid
times a safer way to travel than by main airlines? A private
flight can definitely be more comfortable but is it less risky
when talking about the widespread coronavirus infection? For
those who are passionate aviation lovers, pilots-to-be, or
just burning from interest to know the answer to the mentioned
question, we have listed some points and compared both private
and commercial flights. Let's find out which is a safer option
during these pandemic times!
Revealing the truth
We are currently like pilots performing a check-up, starting the engines, and taking off the runway. However, this time, our fuel is enthusiastic research and the endpoint is to provide you with the top facts about private jet safety during Covid times. Keep reading to find out.
Terminals
It is no secret that private aircraft arrive and depart via private terminals, while commercial flights share numerous airport points, used by different airline companies.
Private terminals actually give a BIG score point for
private aircraft safety because there is minimal
person-to-person contact required. Fewer contact points keep
private jet travellers at low risk of meeting potentially
infected individuals.
Score: 1:0
Airports
Here another scoring point goes to private flights.
Passangers who fly private can pick from a wider range of
airports. Private aircraft require a shorter runway then
commercial planes, which often require a longer take-off and
landing time via busy airports.
For this
reason, private aircraft can fly to smaller and less popular
airports which equal to a lower risk of infected
sources.
Score: 2:0
VIP lounges
Another big perk of a private aircraft is that if you decide
to board one, you will get to be in a VIP lounge! Comfort
but not only comfort. It is safety also. Fewer people have
access to such lounges, which means that less contact
is made, it is possible to enjoy more social distance and
there is a lower risk of getting infected by a virus such as
corona.
When talking about commercial flights,
you will need to buy a first-class or business class ticket
to get your own VIP lounge. However, passengers usually
purchase the basic class, going via terminals where many
people can be seated.
Score: 3:0
Safety measures
This time both commercial and private flights get a score
point. All airlines (private or not) take health safety very
seriously. Due to the pandemic, all crewmembers need to wear
masks and use disinfectants.
Even more important,
pilots and staff members are regularly tested because of the
coronavirus to be sure that they are negative. Doing so,
passengers can have peace of mind knowing they are taken
care of by healthy crewmembers.
Score: 4:1
Hygiene
Even though all airlines take their planes' hygiene serious, private jets are EASIER to clean. They have fewer passenger seats which equal a lower number of people flying. They are smaller overall and they stay in the air for a shorter period of time than commercial planes. Therefore cleaning and disinfecting all contact point inside a private aircraft is more simple to complete.
Transportation
Here we are talking about the transport that is used to get to an airport. When people book commercial flights, they usually take a taxi or use a friend's help to get to the airport which can be crowded and stuffed with rushing passengers that accidentally run into one another.
When using the services of private flights, a lot of
companies offer to take their clients from their houses
straight to private terminals. This result in a positive
impact for preventing cross-contamination, due to fewer
contact points that occur along the way.
Score:
5:1
To sum up
I guess this is where our flight ends this time. I hope that you have enjoyed it! It is obvious that private aircraft flights have collected almost all of the score points, so it is a travel option definitely worth considering nowadays. I wish you safe and happy landings!