Tasked with beating a competitor’s quote, we knew we could come up with the best solution for the client’s needs.
Arranging a film producer’s family trip to Alaska
We were contacted by the executive assistant of a film producer, who was planning a vacation with extended family to Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. The client had already sought a quote from a competitor to transport the group on two separate flights from California, with 30 boarding a jet from Los Angeles and 10 others taking a scheduled service from San Francisco. We set about finding a better solution for their needs.
Our Solution
Routes:
Los Angeles > San Francisco > Gustavus
Juneau > San Francisco > Los Angeles
Aircraft: Embraer ERJ-145
Knowing we could top the client’s previous quote, we suggested flying everyone together on a commercial jet. Many of the guests hadn’t seen each other in some time and would appreciate the opportunity to catch up during the journey, while having the use of a private terminal would make for a smoother airport experience – especially as there were a number of children in the group.
Reaching out to our operator contacts, we quickly sourced a 50-seat jet with a significantly better margin, which could depart from Los Angeles and pick up the remaining passengers in San Francisco en route to Alaska. The client hadn’t been told the long-distance trip required a fuel stop, so we brought her up to speed and tied this in with collecting the second set of guests to ensure no inconvenience was caused.
The Finer Details
Bespoke Catering: We arranged kosher inflight catering, making sure the guests were well-fed before their schedule of activities!
Flight Representation: One of our charter experts accompanied the flight, ensuring everything went without a hitch.