5 New Travel Startups Bringing the On-Demand Economy to Private Jets


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With private jet services, the question remains whether there's a market big enough to match the startups' ambitions.

[gallery ids="156340,156341,156342,156343,156344"] The number of private jet booking sites and mobile apps has rapidly expanded during the past year and coincides with a renewed focus on luxury travel across all the sectors. We've seen the on-demand economy insert itself into hospitality and public transportation, and it's now sunk its teeth into the lucrative private jet market. (Actually, this is the second round of attempts to create the Ubers of the air.) Running the gamut of services with or without membership fees and those better suited for shopping around rather than booking immediately, these five startups represent