As the current US government shutdown continues, demand for private jet travel is increasing. As reported by CNBC, the CEO of popular private jet charter and fractional ownership company Flexjet has stated that his company has seen a sizeable increase in last-minute bookings , a trend that may be happening across the industry.

This comes as the impact of the government shutdown is taking a heavier toll on the commercial airline industry with each passing day. Workers, particularly air traffic controllers and TSA agents, are not getting paid, and this is leading to an increase in sick calls, leading to delays and flight cancellations. With the FAA now cutting flights, demand for private jets is higher than ever.

More Demand For Private Jet Flights

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