Elite Traveler Summer 2023

VOLATO You don’t need to have a big jet to enjoy extra amenities that make a di ff erence. Take Volato, for example. The American fractional operator launched in 2021 by presenting the popular HondaJet with four seats in the cabin instead of fi ve. In place of the extra seat, Volato o ff ers fl yersa full galley. You have enough space to separate cold beverages from cubed ice, more room for snacks and catering, andaco ff ee brewing system. The airplane is favored as a workhouse for executives who need to visit multiple locations in a single day. The larger galley means being able to ensure you can dine in comfort even while you are on the fl y. Already one of the largest operators of the very light jet, Volato ordered 25 more last year. fl yvolato.com

Clockwise The popular HondaJet; inside the very light jet

From left to right Jet Edge Gulfstream G450 interior; VistaJet’s recognizable red stripes

VISTAJET VistaJet’s fl eet of silver Bombardier Challenger and Global private jets have a distinctive ramp presence with their red stripes. For those in the know, they hint at the luxury travel experience awaiting members of its program and VJ25 fl ight members to enjoy when they step on board. Think: exclusive catering from Nobu Matsuhisa, of Michelin-starred Nobu and Matsuhisa. Now, VistaJet is giving a makeover to the Jet Edge and Air Hamburg fl eets it gained last year when it acquired the two blue-chip operators. The fi rst Jet Edge Gulfstream G450 interior has been completed, with an Air Hamburg Dassault Falcon 7X on its way. The multimillion-dollar investments will bring the cabins up to the same high standards that VistaJet fl yers have come to expect, with subdued tones accented with sparks of color. And, of course, cabin attendants are already delivering VistaJet’s famous service, which includes British Butler Institute training. vistajet.com

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