Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. Announces Strong First Quarter Activity: Rise in Activity Among Business Aviation Consumers Could be Seen as a Leading Economic Indicator

    WINTER PARK, FL, April 13, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- This week, Stratos Jet Charters, Inc., a worldwide air charter agency, reported an increased demand for air charter flights in the United States that could indicate a rebound in the economy. According to first quarter reports, this increased activity was driven by small and medium-sized businesses' increasing needs for one to two-day, multi-leg charter flights.

When the economy went into recession, many companies were forced to cut budgetary funding for air charter flights. Today, the demand for air charter flights appears to be on the rise, as evidenced by Stratos Jets' first quarter activity reports.

According to Stratos Jet Charters, the increase in demand for private aircraft charters during the first quarter was not limited to existing clients of Stratos Jets. The air charter agency also reported significant gains in new client creation; many of whom were first time private jet flyers.

"An increase in departures for business aviation could point to the beginnings of a rebounding economy," said Joel Thomas, president of Florida-based Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. Thomas went on to say that small to medium-sized companies are leading the way for job creation and are the economic engine that will lead the U.S. to recovery.

Thomas said that the benefits of business aviation contribute to companies' productivity and Stratos Jet Charters has played a valuable role in making business aviation more accessible. They have helped to improve the efficiency of the air charter market by enabling consumers to take advantage of repositioning and transient aircraft. Their ability to quickly analyze air charter traffic enables them to reduce costs and to provide the most appropriate aircraft type for each flight.

Although there was a notable increase in first quarter activity, Stratos Jets reports that a majority of the company's private aircraft inquiries and bookings were for light and mid-sized aircraft. This shows that businesses are investing in the growth of their companies while still paying strict attention to their bottom line.

To learn more about Stratos Jet Charter Services and everything they offer to the jet charter community, visit them on the web at www.stratosjets.com.

Media Contact Information:
Joel A. Thomas
1.888.478.7286
www.stratosjets.com

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