Northeast Blizzard Causes A Ripple Effect of Jet Charter Flight Delays

    ORLANDO, FL, December 29, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In the aftermath of this weekend's severe Northeastern storm, Stratos Jet Charters, Inc., a worldwide air charter agency, reported a "ripple effect" of jet charter flight delays in and out of New York and New England.

After a severe winter blizzard dumped several inches of snow on New England on Monday, multiple jet charter departures were delayed or canceled out of New York (LGA), Morristown (MMU) and Teterboro (TEB). Now that weather conditions have improved in the Northeast, the large volume of private aircraft trying to depart out of congested New England airports has created a domino effect of charter flight delays.

According to Joel Thomas, President of Stratos Jet Charters, these charter flight delays are due in large part to the inability of aircraft operators to maintain flight schedules for departures and arrivals into affected airports because of flight crew duty restrictions. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposes crew rest and duty restrictions on pilots to keep them fully awake and alert during flight. Current flight crew rest and duty restrictions only allow pilots to fly 10 consecutive hours during a 14-hour work period, called a "duty day."

Thomas explained that if a private jet flight to New York is delayed due to heavy charter traffic, pilots may not have enough time to conduct their next flight during their allotted duty day. Thomas went on to say that private jet travelers can avoid these flight cancellations by substituting their flight crew or waiting out weather delays at Northeast airports.

According to Thomas, Stratos Jet Charters is currently providing air charter service to and from New York and New England. Thomas warns private jet travelers that they should expect to see round-trip pricing for charter flights as a result of the extremely high demand for private aircraft. He went on to say that most private aircraft are already stationed in Florida for the winter season, which could also affect pricing.

"When demand for charter flights surges, round trip pricing for charter flights is usually the result, as air charter traffic follows the trend of passengers in the affected areas looking to escape the harsh weather," Thomas said.

For immediate jet charter service to and from the New York area, contact a Stratos Jet Charters air charter agent at 1.888.478.7286.

Stratos Jet Charters provides air charter service for US-based businesses and individuals. They believe that their success has come from the relationships they have built through good experiences, not long-term contracts. It is the goal of their company to provide you with the exceptional service and attention to detail that earns the confidence of your repeat business. They provide air charter service that fits your schedule and can offer countless options to serve your needs. If you currently have an air charter service provider, please allow Stratos Jet Charters the opportunity to provide you with a competitive bid. They are sure that they can provide a level of service and convenience that will earn your repeat business.

Website: http://www.stratosjets.com

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