NBAA2008
From NBAA 2008, Virgin Charter (www.virgincharter.com), a full service online booking tool that makes it easier than ever to charter flights on private jets, announced today that it has reached several key milestones since the company launched its private beta program at NBAA 2007, including:
Launched the industry’s first true end-to-end online solution: Clients Click-Buy-Fly and can manage all the details for their entire trip online.
Made charter air travel easier than ever to buy: Virgin Charter’s technology makes it easy to compare offers based on price, aircraft, quality, and safety, saving time and ensuring clients get the right plane for their trip.
Made charter air travel easier than ever to sell: Recent integrations from SeaGil’s BART Software and CTA’s FOS software make it easier for charter owners and operators to integrate marketplace bids into their current systems.
Established the first ever quality ratings program: Virgin Charter worked with J.D. Power and Associates to create the industry’s first Quality Ratings Program.
Debuted real-time pricing: Buyers receive instant quotes from multiple operators across the U.S.
Announced partnerships with Travelocity Business and Virtuoso: Virgin Charter is making it easier for business and high-end leisure travelers to fly private.
“In just one year, Virgin Charter has created the most efficient way to charter flights on private jets,” said Sir Richard Branson. “The future is equally exciting for the company and we look forward to even greater innovation as they help consumers and businesses with the best way to charter private jets.”
“Virgin Charter was created to make it easier for leisure and business travelers to find and book charter flights, and we have done just this,” said Scott Duffy, founder and CEO, Virgin Charter. “The achievements we have made since we debuted our marketplace a year ago are a perfect indication of the exciting things to expect from Virgin Charter in the year ahead.”
About Virgin Charter
Virgin Charter (www.virgincharter.com) is the leading online marketplace and booking tool for charter air travel. Virgin Charter makes it easier than ever to find and book charter flights on private aircraft from high-quality, safety-rated operators around the country. Free to join, Virgin Charter’s technology solution allows clients to submit a trip request online, receive real-time pricing, compare offers from top private jet charter operators, select the best offer and buy it online. Virgin Charter worked with JD Power & Associates to create the industry’s first Quality Rating Program. The company is privately held and headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif.
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