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GENEVA, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The effects of Coronavirus are being felt across the travel industry—but as

commercial aviation is hit hard, the private jet industry is booming with inquiries.

As Coronavirus causes drops in flight bookings, many commercial airlines announced

cuts in their flight schedule. Besides, clients are looking to avoid crowded airports,

packed cabins of commercial flights or to evacuate affected areas. Today, passengers

want to travel as quickly as possible, avoid immigration restrictions, imposed by countries

one after another. “We noticed a sharp rise in demands for business jet charter services.

Over the last days, inquiries increased by 45% YoY” says Alain Leboursier, Head of Sales

and Development at LunaJets, Europe's leading private jet charter. It concerns regular

private jet charter flights, emergency flight for evacuation and even cargo charter.

Private aviation is perceived as a way to decrease the risk to contract Coronavirus.

Passengers avoid crowds, in the airports, as they use separated private airport terminals,

and on-board. Indeed, security controls at private jet terminals are faster than in commercial

terminal and there are no queues. “Flying private, clients will have limited contacts during

their journey, limited to airport agents, mandatory security staff and crew. Therefore, you

avoid Coronavirus potential exposure” comments Alain Leboursier.

Aside from extra sanitary measures applied to the aircraft and crew, flights are operating

normally for private jet companies.

Eymeric Segard, LunaJets’ CEO, highlights: “LunaJets only works with certified

private jet operators following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s

recommendations to protect passengers and crew. Our client’s safety is our top concern.”

Yet, the seriousness of the situation adds numerous challenges to fly in and

out of affected regions. “The situation results in added complexity and longer

lead times” says Leboursier. At LunaJets, the Operations team had to be

reinforced to follow the situation and changes in regulations continuously

Latest updates here:

https://www.lunajets.com/en/jet-advices/coronavirus-travel-fly-private-jet-charter

About LunaJets

Founded in Geneva in 2007, LunaJets is the leading European Private Jet Broker,

offering bespoke service, 24/7 availability and absolute flexibility anywhere

in the world. The company guarantees a worldwide service, thanks to dedicated

Private Aviation Advisors. For business or pleasure, Very Light jets to Super

Large jets or commercial aircraft, LunaJets has access to over 4,800 aircraft

and is able to match client needs with available business jets through its

online booking platform, delivering the best possible value for money.

CONTACT: LunaJets - press@lunajets.com - +41-844-041-844

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SOURCE: LunaJets