Private air chartering is a luxurious, custom-tailored way to travel Colorado’s skies and beyond
By Kim D. McHugh
Photography courtesy of Internation Jet Aviation
A destination wedding in Cabo San Lucas. A trip to The Masters with your golf buddies. Your CEO texts about a ‘must attend’ meeting tomorrow morning in Chicago. Your wife calls to say she’s gone into labor earlier than expected, and you’re at an important trade show on the East Coast. You and your girlfriends have Adele’s Las Vegas concert circled on the calendar. If a once-in-a-lifetime or urgent event is in your future, a private air charter may be the answer. Not only does private jet travel eliminate the encumbrances associated with commercial flying, it offers a luxury experience every time.
International Jet Aviation
Founded in 1979 by William Milam and Lynn Krogh, they developed and built the company into one of the largest charter operations in Denver and the Rocky Mountain region. Whether clients are flying for business or pleasure, the company is expert at providing travel without compromise.
“I would use the words privacy, security, efficiency and convenience to describe private air travel. I think people are most surprised about how individualized it can be,” says Krogh, the company’s CEO. “Generally, we can customize it in any way they want. One of the big advantages to chartering is that there are no clubs to join, no cards to buy, no fractional ownerships, you’re just paying on a per trip basis with an all-in firm price.”
Once the trip is confirmed, the client(s) can arrive even minutes from the scheduled departure time, drive within ten feet of the aircraft, forego TSA screening, and board and be wheels up shortly thereafter.
“It’s definitely a level of service and a form of travel that is an entirely different experience than the (commercial) airlines as one could imagine,” Krogh adds.
Mayo Aviation
In the 1960s, founders Gwen and Bill Mayo II moved from Minnesota to Colorado, initially owning gas stations. In 1978, they transitioned to aviation charters. Today, Bill Mayo III and his colleagues deliver the personalized attention clients have come to appreciate from the family-led company.
“Flying privately allows families to set their own schedules, avoiding the rigid timetables and potential delays associated with commercial flights,” says Maddie Priester, marketing manager. “This flexibility means fewer disruptions and a more relaxed travel experience, which is especially valuable for families with young children or those with tight itineraries.”
The company provides access to more than 5,000 aircraft, giving you the right plane and a variety of pricing. Whether you’re flying to Boston for a meeting, to Aspen or Telluride for a family ski trip or to SoCal’s Disneyland, Mayo Aviation manages your travel with concierge-level service.
“Your trip is tailored to your needs, whether it’s a specific cabin class to accommodate special items like sports equipment or large strollers, or a cabin decorated and stocked with your favorite items to make a vacation that much more special,” Priester says.
OneAir Jet
Putting his hospitality management bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University to work, Matt James gravitated to the aviation industry, initially scheduling aircraft and then coordinating with pilots, air traffic control and ground personnel to manage flight schedules. Eight years into his career, the Colorado native launched OneAir Jet three years ago and sees firsthand how clients benefit by flying private.
“You are in total control of your trip, set your own departure times, pick your preferred airports and choose the aircraft that best suits your needs,” he says. “For those traveling with pets, you avoid the risks, stress and inconvenience of flying commercially with your companions. You fly with your pet directly in the cabin allowing you to check on your companion’s well-being and happiness throughout the flight.”
The greatest value flying private offers is time. OneAir Jet can help cut out connections allowing clients to fly directly to and from their destination, as well as access many locations inaccessible by commercial flights. From in-flight entertainment to gourmet cuisine, clients get to decide.
Prepare for takeoff!
Private air charter services strive to adhere to high standards to provide safe travel, historically aligning with FAA-certified, third-party audited aircraft and crew. Pilots often come from highly respected aviation backgrounds, including the military, major airlines, corporate and medical flight operations and pilot training centers. Aviation mechanics, flight attendants and ground personnel are exceptionally well-trained, too. Here are options:
International Jet Aviation
Centennial
internationaljet.com
303.790.0414
Mayo Aviation
Centennial; Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
mayoaviation.com
303.792.4000
OneAir Jet
Centennial
oneairjet.com
303.717.2433
Aspen Air
aspenoneways.com
877.273.5387
Colorado By Air
Colorado Springs; Salida; Aspen/Pitkin County Airport; RMMA (Broomfield)
coloradobyair.com
719.626.7144
EVOJets
Centennial; Colorado Springs; DIA, Aspen/Pitkin County Airport; RMMA (Broomfield)
evojets.com
877.970.5387
Jet Linx
Centennial
jetlinx.com
303.762.1033
JSX
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport; RMMA (Broomfield)
jsx.com
800.435.9579
One Flight International
Centennial
oneflight.net
888.990.5387
