Frequently Asked Questions

A. Freedom of the Skies is an executive air charter company offering a unique private travel booking service. With access to hundreds of jet planes in the UK, once you have registered with us you can quickly, easily and securely book executive air travel, tailored to your needs.

A. To take advantage of our luxury business travel service, payment should be made in advance, either by calling +44 (0)1784 497 005 or by using our secure online booking system for private jet hire. We accept all major credit and debit cards.

A. An 'empty leg' occurs when an aircraft which has only been booked one way, needs to fly back to its original base of operation. The aircraft will then be empty for the return flight. Customers can benefit greatly from empty legs being offered by operators at discounted rates. Even reduced fares help the operator to offset the fuel and crew costs which still need to be paid even though a plane flys empty.

A. Our online booking service for executive air travel operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we provide flexible scheduling options.

Bookings are processed on the next working day. However if you need to arrange executive air travel within 2 days' notice of today's date, please email us. If you need to make changes, you should advise us immediately and we will co-ordinate a revised schedule, informing you of any alterations in costs or times.

We are able to provide luxury business travel services from most airports, although some do have restrictions and limitations on the type and size of jets they can accommodate. If there is an issue with your arrival or departure airport of choice, we will find the nearest alternative option to suit you.

A. We are confident that we will be able to accommodate any and all catering requests unless there are circumstances beyond our control. Before your trip we will consult you on what you would like to eat and drink during your executive air charter flight.

In addition we will be happy to help with any special requirements you may have. If you have any requests please let one of our specialist flight operatives know by calling or emailing them direct on sales@freedomoftheskies.co.uk.

A. As part of our luxury business travel service we can provide VIP transport to your departure airport and from your arrival point to your final destination. One of our executive air charter specialists will be happy to discuss your onward journey requirements with you in further detail once your booking is confirmed.

A. Pets can be brought onto an executive air charter but only for a domestic flight, within the UK. The transport of pets with in the UK is subject to license and some jet carriers will require assurances that the pet is safe to travel. Please notify us should you wish to travel with your pet.

A. Executive air charter allows an individual or group to hire the entire aircraft. Rather than paying simply for a seat, as you would with commercial scheduled airlines, you charter the entire plane, pilot and crew exclusively for your own use. You set the schedule; departure and arrival airports and you choose the type of aircraft.

Executive air travel gives you the benefits of speed, convenience, privacy and comfort. In addition it can be more economical than booking a large group on a scheduled flight and increased time efficiency can mean you save on accommodation and other costs. Read more about the benefits of executive air charter.

A. Freedom of the Skies takes the health and safety of its customers very seriously. Executive air charter crews are subject to strict regulations and have hundreds of hours flying experience. All the aircraft that we use are subject to the same stringent checks and maintenance as on scheduled airlines. We would mention that for private and executive air charters it is still important for the customer to have a valid passport and all necessary immigration and visa requirements associated with the destination country will still have to be adhered to.