Summary A survey reveals that 84% of execs are interested in private flying, citing time-saving and flexible benefits. Over 75% of those surveyed say extreme costs are the main barrier to flying privately. The SkyShare CEO emphasizes the importance of customer service and affordability in meeting customer needs.
Late last month, SkyShare released a report analyzing a survey conducted on executives and business leaders and their thoughts on flying privately. SkyShare is an aviation firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah, that provides private jet solutions for a wide range of customers. This survey revealed a large increase in interest in flying privately, but it also outlined the potential barriers that many business executives see to flying privately.
SkyShare combines several ways to fly private into one easy to navigate solution. Survey analysis As previously mentioned, SkyShare polled C-Suite executives and senior business leaders on their thoughts about flying privately. Approximately 1,000 people in senior management roles were surveyed.
37% of those surveyed reported that they flew at least once per month for business. Of these responders, over 75% indicated that they typically flew commercial flights when traveling. The goal of this survey was to analyze others' perceptions of flying privately and identify what major barriers people considered existed to flying privately.
The first major finding is somewhat predictable, with 84% of those who were surveyed indicating that they were interested in flying privately. Additionally, the surveyors also voted on what they deemed to be a major benefit of flying in a business jet . The survey indicated the following results: 77% indicated that they prioritize time-saving benefits 74% appreciated the increased scheduling flexibility 69% valued the reduced stress 35% mentioned that it would provide more time to spend with family The survey also indicated the main barrier to flying privately, which is a common reason for not flying privately.
Over 75% reported that the extreme costs of flying privately were the main barrier. Why this matters to companies like SkyShare SkyShare reported on the results of this survey to indicate there was a growing desire to travel privately, which is important for charter companies and aviation firms that provide flights. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of SkyShare, Cory Bengtzen, spoke about this importance.
He stated, "The bedrock of SkyShare's culture is customer service. We do our absolute best to shut up and listen first. The only way to be a great guide is to empathetically understand the goals and wants of the person you're guiding.
This survey was an opportunity to hear from folks who want to be our customers. How can we meet them where they are? All business leaders would love to fly private, but there are still a multitude of hurdles to overcome, with cost being the most significant hurdle." Other results from the survey, such as the main barrier being the extreme costs, indicate that private aviation firms should continue to work towards making the costs of flying privately more affordable, as this would increase the already growing customer base.
Private aviation firms, like SkyShare plans to, should use the results of this survey to continue catering to the unique needs of today's business leaders and executives..
