Fancy visiting Florence and its fantastic Renaissance palaces and museums?
Maybe you prefer Nice and breathing the air of a more multicultural city and lives in the Mediterranean?
Or are you looking forward to a weekend on the sunny beaches of Ibiza and enjoying its inimitable nightlife?
Take advantage of our Empty Legs service with super discounted rates for last minute flights.
What are Luxwing Empty Legs?
An empty leg is a private jet that flies without passengers. This happens when our plane accompanies passengers to their destination and returns empty to base, or when it flies empty to go and pick up passengers at another airport. Keep an eye on our page, using an empty leg Flight you can save up to 75% on the cost of a normal flight!
So don’t put aside that sudden desire to leave that you have, take a look immediately at the departures of the next few days and fly to your favorite destination in the name of fun and savings, you’re spoilt for choice!
Embraer Phenom 300 was declared the best-selling light business jet for 2017 and it is the last jet into Luxwing’s family. It is really operative since February 2018 and, to date, it has made more than 20 flight. In this post, we will describe our airplane and their details, we will illustrate why this vehicle isn’t a minor upgrade to the Phenom 100 and how it is stronger and more sophisticated. Embraer’s Phenom 300E: “The new standard in value and customer experience”.
Phenom 300 is Embraer’s attempt to stretch the limits of the light jet segment by creating an airplane with best-in-class performance, comfort and utility while keeping operating costs at a lower level.
Embraer, a few years ago, delivered more than one hundred Phenom 100, that despite an economic recession that caused many cancellations. This airplane garnered price and rave review for its beefy design and predictable flying manners.
The 300 does have many things in common with the 100, including the basic fuselage, the use of new-generation Pratt & Whitney Canada engines and the same airliner-tough design philosophy.
With Phenom 300, Embraer was looking to go far beyond its success with the 100, with increasing speed and field performance, a comfortable aisled cabin, excellent range and great operating economies and maintainability.
Design inspired to Innovation, Comfort, Ergonomics and performance
The aircraft’s sleek, fierce look – highlighted by its high stance and low, swept wing with winglets – is a real head-turner, delivering a ramp presence that is immediately recognizable, infinitely enviable and absolutely unforgettable. Plus, the aircraft’s largest-in-class door and unique airstair with handrails and optional step lighting make for an impressive grand entrance.
They gave the 300 a longer fuselage, an all-new wing, powerful and quiet Pratt & Whitney Canada turbofan engines, a hefty fuel capacity and solid construction.
The cabin of the 300 is stretched 14 inches — it seems like much more — from that of the 100. It has a center aisle, but with the Oval Lite concept, Embraer has cleverly maximized the comfort of the cabin. The Design was conceived jointly with renowned design house BMW Designworks, the interior is upscale and minimalist, using clean lines, muted colors and open space to give the feeling of a larger space. Thye windows are larger than those in nearly all midsize airplanes and nicely placed.
Finally, Phenom 300 has the best cabin pressurization in its class: At 45,000 feet, the Phenom 300E is pressurized like a cabin at altitude of 6,600 feet. So occupants feel less fatigued and have a more comfortable flight experience.
Measuring 74 cubic feet (2.09 cubic meters), the Phenom 300E’s external baggage capacity is big enough to accommodate your whole group’s luggage. An optional wardrobe keeps your suits wrinkle-free, and for additional convenience, the aircraft also offers 10 cubic feet of internal storage space.
Phenom 300 is the best airplane for intercontinental business travel or for entertainment days. Luxwing is very happy and proud to be able to host its customers on this plane.
Luxwing hopes to see you very soon on our airplanes, for more information does not reach out to contact sales department or compile the request form.
It may be getting colder across Europe but that doesn’t mean putting an end to your vacationing! There are plenty of spots to travel where the weather is still warm, as well as some winter friendly, cosy getaways not too far from home. Have a look at our top-7 favourite spots, currently available on everybody’s favourite holiday property rental service – Airbnb, but don’t think that means cheap. These exclusive properties are fit for a king… Or perhaps a prince, keep reading as Prince Harry has in fact slept in one of the properties on this very list! So if you fancy something exclusive this winter, read on to find this seasons hot spots, and then give us a call to arrange your private travel with Luxwing!
Number one on our list is this historic Medieval Castle set in a secluded location in Scotland, yet still only a 15-minute drive to St Andrews and an hour from Edinburgh. The castle would be a perfect spot to spend a holiday with up to 13 people. Keep warm with wood fires spread across the house, and feel like royalty whilst sleeping in a king sized, four post bed. The castle is situated on 6 acres of land and if winter walks are your thing, then put on your coat and take a stroll through the orchards and forests to the river Eden which runs through the properties grounds.
2 – Chateau Bruxelles – Switzerland
What could be better than staying in a castle next to a ski resort? This beautiful castle in Davos features the seclusion and scenery expected from Europe’s highest city, with fantastic skiing and snowboarding opportunities. The apartment is perfect for a couples getaway and will provide memories to last a life time.
If it’s some winter sun you’re after, then you could do worse than a trip to Bali. It’s beautiful natural landscapes are incredible, and weather reaches averages of around 30°C in December. This hand built tree house home is absolutely magical. It features a fantastic pool within its tropical garden, and the beach is also only a 3-minute walk away.
How about watching the northern lights from this incredible secluded home in Norway whilst staying warm inside an outdoor hot tub? This home can fit up to ten guests, or if you want a romantic getaway it’s also perfect for two. This is exactly what Prince Harry did when he took his girlfriend to this exact Airbnb for a magical first holiday. This home is surrounded by wilderness and if you get bored of whale watching over the panoramic ocean views, then there are plenty of activities available to suit everyone including hiking, hunting, climbing and even skiing!
5 – Dar Ahwach – Morocco
This genuine Moroccan home features a cute courtyard with an authentic Moroccan bath, as well as a roof terrace. This home would make a great location for a short city break with up to 7 guests, as you will be stationed in a central but safe location. Giving you easy access to explore Marrakech’s markets, restaurants and enjoy the culture first hand.
At nearly £8,000 per night, this is the most expensive property on our list, but for good reason. The luxury property is located right on Malibu beach, and the open planned living area makes for the perfect beach home. There is a bar, and open fires throughout the house, making it an ideal place to entertain your guests – even on the cooler nights. The home also has a massive indoor/outdoor hot tub where you can look out at the the famous Malibu ocean in comfortable warm waters.
7- Eilein Cottage – Scotland
Situated on Loch an Eilein, this home offers stunning views of what almost becomes your own private lake due to its isolated location. The home itself is decorated to the highest standards and includes underfloor heating as well as a double wood fire place in the bedroom and living room – making this a fantastic, cosy spot to spend a white Christmas, as it regularly snows here. You are also very close to the mountains and (weather permitting), may be able to do a little bit of skiing during your stay!
All of these Airbnb come highly recommended due to the hosts exceptional level of care and assistance they offer guests once they arrive. But what about your travel? Luxwing are specialist’s in offering that same customer service when travelling, from picking you up at your home, to providing tailored amenities on-flight and then getting you to the accommodation you have chosen. Whatever your trip, Luxwing want to help make it as special as possible. Give us a call now to find out what else we can do for you.
Whether you’re being taken by a friend or have finally made the leap from commercial travel to private aviation – Welcome, the grass is rightfully greener over here. But, if you’ve never flown private before there are a few bad habits that we’ll have to break first to allow to enjoy to your luxury travel as much as possible!
When to arrive
Firstly, and most importantly, don’t arrive early! This seems to be difficult for some of our customers to understand due to years of being social conditioned to turn up at the airport two hours before, but with private travel it’s much more relaxed. 15-30 minutes is more than enough for a brief security check and a glass of champagne before the plane is in the air. This is in fact one of the most popular reasons that people come back to private aviation again and again. Once you’ve experienced door to door travel without waiting, it’s hard to go back!
Tailored to your needs
But what happens if you’re running late? Well the beautiful thing about private travel is that the timetable revolves around you! Just give us a 30 second call and we can completely change our plans to better suit your timing and even destination! A day round trip to, for example, Milan would be difficult without private aviation due to the number of hours spent waiting in airports and negotiating security, on top of that you must abide by a pre-determined airline schedule. Flying with Luxwing allows you to spend a relaxed day in a new city and then have the plane waiting for when you’re ready to go home.
Your Favourite Meal at 41,000ft
Once in the air, you’re welcome to make yourself at home and do what you want. We’ve put everything there for you so if you see some snacks or drinks that you fancy tucking into, don’t worry about asking – go right ahead! You’re also welcome to venture into the cockpit where you can chat with your pilots and find out what’s going on. Something which once again is impossible on commercial travel.
Anything is possible on a private flight, but some things need to be pre-arranged. If you have any dietary requirements or just fancy sushi for lunch, then let us know! There is little that we can’t do for you and if you give us adequate notice we can make sure that bespoke meals and entertainment are catered for once you step foot onto your plane.
Private Transfer to your final destination
Lastly, when you fly with Luxwing the service doesn’t end when you reach your destination. We are able to offer tons of information about your destination to make sure that you have the most pleasurable trip possible. We also offer chauffeur driven transfers to your destination, so that you don’t have to worry about anything when flying with us apart from enjoying your trip.
Book now your first private charter!
If you’re interested in experiencing for yourself the differences between private and commercial aviation, make sure you give Luxwing a call. Our private flight packages leave commercial travel in the dust, and may not be as expensive as you think if you check out our empty legs page. Give us a call or contact us through our website to find out what you’ve been missing out on.
We have recently published an article with recommendations on the best events that you should visit around Europe this month, and because the summer holidays have come to an end and everyone is getting back into work, we included over 20 business conferences and trade exhibitions, helping to give you a little push getting back into the office. What’s better is that Luxwing are offering tons of discounted flights to major locations across the world, including London, Paris, Geneva and many, many more, making those after summer international meetings just a little bit easier!
How does it work? The empty legs programme gives our clients discounts up to 70% on pre-determined routes, using planes which would otherwise be empty. Our huge list of empty leg flights can be seen on our empty legs page, which is updated daily!
There is a lot of choice and the list keeps growing and changing, but if you don’t see exactly what you need, make sure to give us a call, as some routes are flexible and we may be able to give you information on soon to be added flights which aren’t online yet!
Of course, we guarantee our empty leg flights come with the same quality and professional, luxury service as our regular flights. The only difference is huge discounts for our customers. So if you’re planning an upcoming business trip check out our empty legs page to see if you can save money on identical flights, then give us a call for more information and pricing. We also created this video containing more information about the empty legs programme, and if you still have questions, you can chat with us directly though our website! Contact us now to see how much you could save!
However you fly, you’ll want to experience maximum comfort, flexibility, and reliability at the minimum effort. Flying private continues to increasingly become more and more competitive whilst commercial flights are pushing their premium options to offer even more benefits, but how do the two compare? We break down the main points to see who comes out on top!
Convenience
One of the biggest benefits of flying private is the convenience. Regardless of when you want to go or at what time, you are able to fly from your nearest airport with fairly short notice! Commercial travel is a little trickier. Sure, you can book online relatively easily, and flight paths continue to increase. But finding that perfect first class seat can sometimes be impossible and you’ll often find yourself sacrificing something in order to get to your destination.
Verdict: Private jet. There is no competition here, being able to book flights to and from any airport you like is much better than the conventional way of booking flights. What makes this even better is the fact that Luxwing includes private chauffeur’s either side. To get you to and from your destination with minimum effort from you.
Baggage
Commercial baggage allowance differs from airline to airline, British Airways, for example, allows you to carry 32kg baggage for first class passengers, whereas Emirates gives you a 50kg limit. Not bad, but compared to private travel it’s fairly poor! Take a look at our new Citation X for example, it can hold nearly 350kg of baggage in its 82 cubic ft hold alone! Making it perfect for sporting trips or long holidays, where you’re not planning on packing light!
Verdict: Private jet. Once again, there’s little contest here. 350kg is an enormous amount of space set to fulfil the needs of even the most extravagant packer.
Seating & Amenities
Private aviation offers the luxury of having the entire cabin to yourself. You know all the other passengers, and so can do what you want in that space, but commercial first class seats have been getting bigger and better every year. Etihad airways, for example, have an “apartment experience” seat which includes an armchair, bed and even a shower! This, however, will cost you around $30,000 each way, and although you’ll get your own TV and a range of complementary add-ons, private flights are far more customisable to your needs such as personalised food orders.
Verdict: Draw. Is it really worth paying such a high price for an individual cabin when you could have the entire plane? We’re not sure. The service is great throughout most first class services, but at the end of the day, they are just trying to imitate the private experience, so why not go the whole hog?
Flexibility
Club lounges are great, we’ve even done a post on the best in the world, but we’ve always thought that it still seems like unnecessary hanging around. Wouldn’t it be better to have your car pull you straight up to the plane and then jump right aboard and be in the air within 30 minutes? We’d like to think so. And what makes flying private even better is the fact that you can schedule and adjust flights at very late notice.
Verdict: Private jet. Sure the services that commercial airlines provide are great, but at the end of the day, they are just there to keep you entertained before your flight takes off! We prefer skipping all that hassle completely.
Cost
We’ve already mentioned at Etihad offer one-way seats at $30,000, but realistically most of the best first class seats come in below $10,000 for long haul flights, each way, per person. Chartered Flights are dropping year on year, but will still cost a few thousand dollars per hour depending on your choice of plane. But, before you start booking your next first class trip, think about this – Traveling with a few friends could easily spread this cost to be below that of commercial airlines first class seats! And if cost is the biggest issue to you we’d recommend checking out our Empty Leg seats where we offer discounts up to 70% on last minute routes which we are yet to sell!
Verdict: Commercial flights. Private aviation is still more expensive than most first class seats when we look at it on paper, but using some of our tips discussed above can bring the price down to be very competitive! Make sure you contact us before booking your next trip to see what we can offer you.
Overall verdict: If you’re looking for the cheapest possible way to travel in luxury then perhaps commercial flights are the way to go, but private aviation is becoming more and more competitive and if you weigh up the benefits, we’re positive that private aviation has a lot more to offer than commercial travel. You can save time, fly closer to your destination, take more baggage and change details of your flights at no extra cost. Give Luxwing a call today to see what else we can offer you before making your mind up as to whether commercial travel is your best option.
Give Luxwing a call today to see what else we can offer you before making your mind up as to whether commercial travel is your best option.
It’s been less than 4 months since we last introduced a new jet into our fleet, and today we’re doing it again! This time we’re introducing a real game changer, as it is the fastest civilian aircraft in the world. Of course, we are talking about the Citation X!
The Citation X is the ultimate jet when it comes to private aviation. It is perfect for long range flights with the ability to travel up to 5,956km on a single tank yet still holds up to 10 passengers! What’s even better is that thanks to two turbofan engines, it is able to do this at top speeds of up to 1,127km/h, making it the fastest civilian aircraft in the world! To put that into perspective, the Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet can only reach a maximum speed of 988km/h! This makes it the perfect plane for business meetings, where speed is everything or holidays where you want to spend as much time at your destination and less time traveling. Pair this with the fact that Luxwing will get you in the air within half an hour of arriving at the airport and you’ll get to your destination faster than ever before!
The jet is 22m long with a wingspan of 19.4m, offering a whopping 72ft of storage in the hold of the plane! This gives you plenty of room for even the most extravagant of golf or ski trips! For example, you can easily fit, 6 large suitcases, 6 hand luggage sized backpacks AND 6 pairs of skis in the huge baggage compartment alone!
If you’re interested in experiencing speeds like you never have before, in unparalleled comfort and with quality service only be provided by Luxwing, give us a call or contact us through our website. We’ll help plan each and every aspect of your trip including private transfers to and from your destination and home. Contact us now to find out more about our new jet and book one of its first flights with Luxwing!
Are you interested in buying your own private jet? The benefits are huge! Just imagine having your own plane waiting wherever you are in the world, ready to take you wherever you want to go at a moment’s notice. In theory this is great, but what if we told you there was another way? Luxwing has two options for those interested in having more of a stake in the plane they fly in.
The first option is our LuxwingJetClub Card. This offers prepaid packages at a minimum of 30 hours per year. You can spend these when you like and get discounted rates when purchasing larger numbers. You’ll also get the benefit of being able to choose and change your plane depending on your needs. So if you decide to take a trip with a larger group of people, or decide you need more baggage space on your next journey, your welcome to take one of our larger jets. All we need is 24 hours’ notice to get you in the air and having a multibase options means you can take one of our planes from wherever you are in Europe.
The second option is Fractional Ownership where we give you a chance to own part of a plane with other likeminded investors. Ownership starts at 1/16th and the important thing to note is that it’s YOUR jet. We will always have your plane (or an identical model) on standby, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This option is perfect for those who travel more than 50 hours a year but don’t want the hassle and stress with scheduling, maintenance, crew hiring and payroll that comes with owning your own jet.
If you’d like more information on either of these options give us a call, we’d be happy to explain the concept in more detail and help scheduling your flights with Luxwing. You can also contact us quickly through our website’s chat section.
Whether it’s your honeymoon, stag or hen party or the big day itself, Luxwing want to help make your big day, that extra bit special! Weddings are becoming bigger and more glamorous, so couples are starting to look further afield for the perfect destination for their reception. Of course this means traveling, and commercial travel has a lot of issues when flying for such an important occasion.
The biggest problems couples face when traveling for their wedding is getting through busy airport terminals. This is definitely not how soon to be newlyweds should spend their time and with all the stress of passport control, security checks and navigating crowds. An ultra-romantic once in a lifetime experience can become a stressful nightmare!
When flying private these issues become a thing of the past! Luxwing send a private driver to pick you up from your home and take you straight to your nearest airport where passport control and security checks are a breeze! We’ll get you in the air within 30 minutes and welcome you with champagne or by fulfilling any requests you may have. If you’re leaving for a honeymoon straight from the reception, then flying private has even more benefits! We can arrange a limo to pick you up directly from the location, keeping the mood high, right until you reach your honeymoon destination!
Another huge benefit of flying private on your big day is the ability to take all your stuff with you without the stress of check-in, or limiting weight requirements. If you do decide to celebrate your wedding abroad, then you’ll have to make sure all your tailor-made clothes and accessories travel with you as well, on time and without any damage. On top of this, the stress of lost luggage is completely avoidable when traveling private, and with our spacious planes and large baggage compartments you’ll avoid the requirements of packing light.
If you want to make that special day a little more special give us a call. We can’t plan your wedding but we’re specialists in aviation and will make sure that we get you from your home, to your wedding, to your honeymoon, and back in effortless style and comfort. Making the best day of your life, even better.
Flying private has it’s many benefits, and one that we’ve found particularly popular to our customers is the ability to take your pets when you travel, but with much less stress involved (for both you and the animal) than when flying commercial. Of course, you will still need to fill out some papers for your pet, but Luxwing can assist you in doing this, and at least your furry friend will be flying right up front with you.
Luxwing is happy to take all sorts of pets along for the journey. Cats, dogs and even birds, as long as birds and cats are kept in cages, and dogs are kept on leads throughout the flight. Big pets do, of course, take up the space of one passenger, simply because keeping animals in front of emergency exits or in the isle is a safety hazard.
The other important thing to bear in mind if you plan on traveling with your pet is to make sure they have had all their international vaccinations and customs documents/ passports prepared specific to the destination you are traveling to. This can take up to 6 months to complete, but without completing this pets can be denied entry and in some cases even euthanised! So it’s worth making sure everything’s in order before setting off.
Another little tip to make sure your pet has the best trip possible relates to keeping them nice and relaxed throughout the flight. Dogs particularly can get very excited during flights, so it’s worth taking them for a long walk before the flight and bringing along some of their favourite toys so they feel at home. Once on board, pets will be close enough for regular, reassuring check-up from you and our flight crew throughout the flight!
So whatever kind of pet you have, give us a call today and we’ll arrange to have your pets fly besides you at all times. If you have any further questions about flying with animals, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us and we’ll make every effort to get you and your pet in the sky as quickly as possible!
