Emergency Charter Evacuations and Humanitarian Relief Assistance

The recent major earthquake in Haiti provides another example of how quickly events can occur and evacuation needs can arise. When a catastrophe like this happens, it's hard to know what to do next. If you were impacted by a natural disaster while in a foreign country, who would you call?

If you or a loved one was seriously injured during a disaster like this one, would you receive adequate medical care? The needed medicine(s)?

The effects of the disaster itself, the added language barrier and the long distances involved can quickly turn a bad situation into a horrible nightmare for many families.

When you or loved ones are abroad and need emergency evacuation services, Stratos Jet Charters is always here for you. Stratos Jets will help get you out of your destination country and back to the U.S. as quickly as possible, sometimes within hours.

We also stand ready to arrange the delivery of life saving supplies - such as food, water. vital medicine and medical equipment, or shelter and clothing.
We also have a Spanish speaking staff member here at Stratos Jets, 24-hours-per-day, who can immediately assist you to arrange your safe return home or to medical facilities in the United States by emergency air charter transportation from Latin American countries.

Regardless of your situation, no matter what your needs may be, arranging for emergency evacuations or other critical, urgent travel needs is a forte here at Stratos Jets. It could save your life.

And of course we can facilitate other travel requirements as well, caused by potential violence or social unrest, medical emergency or life-threatening illness, or an emergency family situation back at home. The bottom line: we will always do whatever possible to assist you during a time of crisis!

For more information, give us a call at 888 478-7286 to find out more about your many options and all of our services here at Stratos Jet Charters.

We all wish we could avoid every natural disaster, like this current emergency in Haiti. But when the situation arises, we look forward to the opportunity to provide critical assistance during your time of great need.

Joel A. Thomas, Owner – Stratos Jet Charters
Phone: 888 478-7286
Email: joel@stratosjets.com

Super Bowl Charter Flights to Miami

Looking for a charter flight to Miami for this year's Super Bowl? Have the trip of a lifetime, and travel in style this season with Stratos Jet Charters.

The big game takes place on Sunday, February 7th this year, but the entire Super Bowl weekend is packed with free concerts, parties and other fan celebrations. You can find a host of great events by visiting the official 44th Super Bowl site.

Can’t score tickets to the Super Bowl? You can still have a unique NFL experience. How? This year Land Shark Stadium in Miami is also home to the 2009-10 Pro Bowl, taking place on Sunday, January 31st. Tickets are still available!

And of course, even without the biggest game in the world, you'll always find lots to do in Florida. It's probably no surprise that the Sunshine State is the most popular winter destination for leisure private charters from New York and the Northeast. Miami edged West Palm Beach for the top spot among Florida destinations, and ranks overall in the Top Ten nationwide.

Now is the time to reserve your charter flight today!

Charter Aircraft Profiles - Heavy Jets

We recently began a short series on the comparisons between different sizes, or classes, of charter aircraft.

Our first individual profile begins with the Heavy Jet category. They represent the biggest class of business jets and are the ultimate in traveling luxury, with long-range capabilities and large capacities for passengers, baggage and other cargo. Since they offer the most room of any private aircraft, heavy jets are often the best choice for larger groups or long flights, especially overseas travel.

The average width of their cabins is around 7.5 feet and the cabin lengths range from between about 28 feet and 50 feet depending on the make and model. Heavy Jets also have an average cabin height of a little over six feet, which gives them true "stand up" cabins. This offers passengers plenty of room to move around and get comfortable during their flight. Large reclining armchairs and comfortable couches (that can also convert to beds) certainly lend a hand in the comfort department!

Heavy Jets are usually configured to seat between nine and 16 passengers in complete comfort, and include the addition of a flight attendant, not generally present on smaller sized jets. The attendant can typically serve you with a hot meal to go along with your drinks. Office equipment or full entertainment systems are present on many Heavy Jets as well. A fully enclosed lavatory is yet another convenient amenity found on jets of this size.

During the winter season, it’s also nice to know that Heavy Jets are well-suited for bad weather conditions. They cruise quietly at up to 560 mph and up to an altitude of 50,000 feet, allowing these jets to travel above most inclement weather. Of course, ice or snow conditions on the ground - at your origination or destination airport - can also dictate your travel schedule.

Some common Heavy Jets are Gulfstreams, Falcons and Challengers. For more information on these aircraft and your many other travel options, please contact us at Stratos Jet Charters.

Stratos Jet Charters Now Rated By Dun & Bradstreet With "Strong" Financial Ranking

As our regular readers know, we at Stratos Jet Charters have always felt that having confidence in those you do business with is a critical component of the decisions you make every day. The financial history and standing of the charter company you choose to do business with matters, both in terms of your assurances that you will receive what you have paid for, and in the overall performance and quality of services that relate directly to your travel experience.

This explains why we are proud to announce that Stratos Jet Charters has recently received the rating of STRONG regarding the financial condition of our company from Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB). D&B is the world’s leading source of credit information and reports, commercial information and insight on businesses in both the US and internationally. They provide their customers with the financial foundation that their customers rely on to make vital business decisions.

In both the Financial Stress Class score and the Credit Class score, Stratos Jet Charters received the highest possible ranking of 1. This places Stratos Jets above the national average for the Jet Charter Industry, the South Atlantic Region, within our Employee Range and for the Number of Years in Business by significant margins in both categories. Here is a link to our official release announcing our rating, with more detailed category descriptions.

Dun & Bradstreet also compile payment performance data independently from the various trade references of each rated company to create a D&B PAYDEX score. This score is a unique, dollar weighted indicator of payment performance based on the payment experiences of a company’s business partners and vendors. Among the 58 vendors reporting to the D&B file regarding Stratos Jet Charters, we paid within credit terms in 100% of all reported cases, for a total score of 80 – compared to an industry median PAYDEX score of 70 – which places Stratos above the 75th percentile in PAYDEX ranking.

Our Dun & Bradstreet rating is just another of the many reasons why you can travel with confidence when you choose Stratos Jet Charters as your agent, and partner, for your next flight.

We believe that enduring client relationships are created by providing both great travel experiences and the best charter pricing possible on every flight. With every client interaction and customer service opportunity we are presented with at Stratos Jet Charters, our goal is to create long-term, repeat business relationships with our clients.

With Stratos Jet Charters you will always have the Right Plane, for the Right Trip, and at the Best Price.

Thanks,

Joel Thomas – President, Stratos Jet Charters

Our Aviation Security Partners Can Provide The Complete Protection That You Want And Need

At Stratos Jet Charters, our jet charter agent experts often arrange transportation for government officials, dignitaries, public figures, athletes and other high-profile clients who require additional security or support during their travel experience. International travel can also present unique security and safety issues that we have the ability to handle efficiently. As yet another component of our complete client service capabilities, we work in close proximity with our security partners every day to provide the protection that our charter clients want and need.

Our highly-professional security providers are exclusively dedicated to the aviation community, and have a long history of meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations. They deliver total security solutions and service that is consistent, responsive and innovative – designed for the complete physical safety and protection of our clients and their passengers, as well as their property and their financial interests.

Our security partners are also committed to providing us with the best personnel in the business, trained to utilize state-of-the-art techniques in preparation of the challenges they face in today’s post-9/11 security environment. Our providers are also State Department approved, and include many former members of the US military. They also provide qualified security screening and security personnel for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Department of Homeland Security, and in support of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA).

Through our security partners we can provide highly specialized and customized services such as:
• Checkpoint and Baggage Screening Services
• Command and Control
• Ground/Airfield Security
• Cargo Inspections and Security
• Canine Screening and Patrol

So when traveling with Stratos Jet Charters, know that we can make arrangements for any safety and security needs or concerns that you may have. Please share your specific travel security requirements with your Stratos Jet Charters agent, and we will take it from there.

Your safety is of utmost importance to us, and we are dedicated to offering you the best, most highly-trained and professional security staff for your protection. This is just another of the world-class services that we are proud to offer our invaluable clients.

Joel Thomas – President, Stratos Jet Charters