Jake's View | Private jet owners bemoan shortage of landing slots in Hong Hong: but I say let ‘em moan’
Tell me how big a contribution this kind of convenience brings to our gross domestic product and I might change my opinion
A lack of take-off and landing slots for private jets at Hong Kong International Airport is harming business and has at least two companies trying to sell their aircraft, according to an industry veteran.
- SCMP, January 16
There are a few things that the private jet lobby does not tell you about its business when it regularly bemoans the shortage of landing slots in Hong Kong.
The first is that you probably have the wrong impression of the business if you think private jets are owned by rich individuals for the exclusive use of themselves or a few occasional friends whom they might graciously take along for the ride.
They are instead mostly owned by companies formed to operate private jets as a commercial business and, even if owned by individuals, are usually made available by their owners through agents for commercial use when not immediately wanted.
Nor are they all that exclusive. Just search for private jets Hong Kong on whatever digital device you favour and you will find a long list of websites and phone numbers you can contact for a flight on a private jet. It will cost you more than a commercial flight but they are available to everyone.