Fly privately with Air Partner for a winter family holiday to remember

Shara Smith on 31 October 2018
If you’re thinking of planning a family holiday this winter, it’s worth considering flying privately. It’s a hassle-free solution that ensures your next family holiday is extra-special.

One of the main advantages is time-saving, as you can bypass busy airports and spend more time with your loved ones. Flexibility can transform your holiday and flying privately allows you to plan the timings and your departure airports to best suit you.

I will work closely with Air Partner to create a bespoke getaway to suit your needs. Here are some of the ways we can help create an unforgettable family holiday this winter.

Be the first on the slopes

Flying privately to the slopes is a popular choice, as it has many benefits compared to flying on scheduled commercial services. You can avoid the busy airport hubs and access private airports that are smaller and often closer to the resorts.

Arriving as little as 20 minutes before your flight departs means that you’ll spend less time travelling and be able to make the most of your time on the mountain. The flexibility also means you can plan your trip around your home schedule – you could plan a short ski trip for the weekend or depart straight after school to make the most of the school holidays.

For a family ski trip this winter, we recommend Megèye in France. Just one hour from Annecy, this Alpine resort is ideal for a short break, with fantastic skiing, stunning views of its Mont Blanc backdrop and a family-friendly, pedestrianised medieval centre. Little ones will love Megèye’s open-air ice rink and horse-drawn sledges.

Winter sunshine

One of the best times to seek some sunshine is in winter when you can escape the cool climate of Britain and top up your tan on a beach. Head to faraway shores on a bespoke luxury winter sun getaway, where your time onboard your plane can be enjoyed in the peace and privacy of your own cabin, with customisable dining options. Relax with a book or make use of the onboard screens to keep the kids entertained.

Dubai is a fantastic winter sun destination, with temperatures at that time of year hovering around the mid-twenties and only a three-hour time difference. There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained from water parks and humongous shopping malls to an indoor ski slope and fantastic dining options. For the seven-hour flight from the United Kingdom, travel in a Gulfstream G500 – a long-range, large-cabin aircraft, considered one of the world’s best private jets.

Take the whole family

Are you looking to celebrate a special occasion with your extended family this winter? Your Travel Counsellor will work with Air Partner to create a memorable holiday for you. Flying privately allows you to easily transport a large number of guests to your chosen destination in style. It keeps everyone together and avoids the complication of guests arriving at different times, as well as giving you access to convenient local airports and allowing you to speed through security. You can even have access to a private lounge to kick off your special occasion in luxurious fashion.

To take your celebration to the next level, you can personalise your flight experience for your guests, from selecting your favourite movies for everyone to watch to personalising your dining experience or even customising the aircraft with bespoke headrest covers and gifts. For the ultimate surprise, keep the destination a secret and enjoy the big reveal on arrival.