Elite Traveler Summer 2021

SPECIAL PROMOTION

WHEN TRAVELING IN THE AGE OF COVID, TAG AVIATION

IS WITH YOU ALL THE WAY

The experience of a client seeking to travel to the USA to purchase his dream yacht shows how — between travel restrictions and regulations, health procedures and clients’ desire for maximum security — TAG turns seemingly impossible trips into possible ones

Despite the herculean efforts of countries worldwide to vaccinate their populations against Covid-19, the pandemic still holds sway across much of the globe. Although this has impacted commercial air travel considerably, there has been a big upswing in demand for the safety and security only private jet flights can offer — a field where TAG Aviation is the market leader. TAG’s teams make all the difference To TAG charter teams, customer care is the first priority, and global team members work together to remain dedicated to client needs, especially during the current environment. TAG’s UK sales director, Karl Mills, recalls a recent incident when his team helped a customer fly to the USA to purchase his dream yacht, which required a flight from the UK to Palm Beach, FL and back again — during the height of the pandemic. In a race against another bidding party, with a sizable non- refundable deposit on the line, it was high stakes indeed! A government ban on incoming travel from the UK meant that Karl’s team had to arrange a special NIE (National Interest Exception) permit for their client to

assessment is carried out by TAG’s internal operations departments. TAG is constantly in touch with the relevant countries’ immigration and health authorities to check on any entry bans, special visa requirements or quarantine measures. Clients are then given a detailed briefing by dedicated teams as to the feasibility of travel, the rules that are in place, along with the potential restrictions to be encountered upon entry. The team will then keep monitoring the situation until departure day to anticipate any changes in health regulations or travel restrictions, making sure clients are always prepared for their trip. Of course, flying into and out of

enter the USA, and managed to negotiate a last-minute booking in a Covid test center so that client could also return to the UK. Karl is immensely proud of his team: “It was an incredibly complex charter flight with a huge number of moving parts, and I’ll admit that at times the variables were stacking up against us. But the good news is that our client now has his dream yacht and has been effusive in his praise.” Where to fly and what to expect: TAG has the answers TAG Aviation ensures its clients fly in maximum safety and security. As soon as a flight is considered, a viability

smaller airports means avoiding potential infection from crowds, and TAG passengers pass through private terminals in a matter of minutes. As Karl so aptly notes, “Covid-19 has undoubtedly presented one of the greatest challenges for the aviation industry but, unlike the commercial sector, it has also given TAG an opportunity to demonstrate the unique value and flexibility of business jets. Finding safe and creative bespoke solutions for our charter clients has meant that seemingly impossible trips have been made possible, thanks to the dedication of our charter team.” tagaviation.com

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