Private jet travel is a glamorous staple of c-suite executives at Fortune 100 companies. But it’s hardly the most practical choice. Cost and capacity (both critical areas of corporate transportation services) plus questionable convenience and limited flight options are all potential obstacles.

Below, we break down the best options, headlined by Napaway’s Premium Coach service. Napaway is the only private jet alternative to excel in route freedom, comfort, capacity, and productivity.

Learn more about Napaway’s own private jet alternative by filling out the form below or emailing charters@napaway.com. For urgent inquiries call (833)-NAPAWAY (833-627-2929).

First, the obvious: why are private jets appealing in the first place?

Before we get into private jet alternatives, let’s establish the reasons this style of travel is such a popular type of executive group transportation. There’s no denying the style factor. Arriving on a private jet (like a G6) demonstrates capital and status. The downside: costs are exorbitant. Owning a private jet is measured in hundreds of thousands of dollars, and even charters on private jets can cost tens of thousands of dollars for more than a handful of passengers.

But: Capacity and convenience are overblown

It’s worth highlighting that most private jets can only carry so many passengers and luggage at once. Convenience is a factor, too. Travel by private jet does allow you to bypass most of the issues associated with airports—security lines, baggage lines, crowded gates—but not all. Flight delays due to weather or busy runways, particularly at major airports (JFK, ORD, MIA), are still a very real concern, as well.

And flight routes can be limiting (especially outside major business hubs)

Flight routes are possibly the most critical factor. They easily connect major cities, but smaller cities and towns are dependent on smaller, often out-of-the-way runways. Sometimes this is fine; often you have to tack on significant travel time from any size of airport. Have you ever landed in DC only to have to Uber (i.e., a private jet alternative) two hours to get to Northern VA, a whopping 20 miles away?

Additionally, private runways are often exceedingly busy at major airports. As hinted above, there’s no guarantee a private flight will arrive on schedule.

Corporate transportation should, frankly, be more reliable.

Top Private jet alternatives

Take a look at the top common private jet alternatives and how Napaway can offer solutions that no others can.

Semi-private jets and charter flights

Travel by semi-private jet is a straightforward private jet alternative with an Achilles’ heel (or two). It’s still more streamlined than commercial travel (e.g. limited security, no crowded terminals), and it’s generally less expensive than private jet travel. The biggest issue comes from extremely limited route options. Semi-private jets mostly stick to high-traffic routes like New York City to Miami. If you need to visit Jacksonville, Kansas City, Biloxi, Buffalo… you won’t find many options.

Comfort is a mixed bag, and entirely dependent on the provider and your fellow travelers (some or many of whom may be traveling for leisure, instead). There are private charters where you can direct the destination and manage the manifest, but these still suffer many of the issues we’ve outlined above.

Limousines, rideshare, and luxury vehicle rentals

Limousines, and more recently, luxury vehicle rentals (think Lincoln SUVs, BMW or Mercedes sedans, and so on), are common choices for executive transportation servies—at least as far as ground travel goes. Style is a perk, and most options are lavishly comfortable.

Where they suffer is capacity and productivity, an area we haven’t addressed yet regarding private jet alternatives. SUVs and Sedans can only comfortably sit two–four passengers, and maybe six people at most. Meanwhile, limousines offer enhanced capacity while maintaining comfort and larger vehicles—like Sprinter vans—can further boost capacity (though at the cost of comfort), but we’re still talking about 15 passengers max.

More importantly, though, none of these vehicles facilitate productivity beyond “sure, you can hold your computer in your lap and type away or take a phone call.”

Standard charter buses (the weakest private jet alternative)

Charter buses are a weak private jet alternative. The one bright side: they can seat as many as 60 people. On a 40-foot bus, that does not leave much, if any, room for comfort (unlike Napaway). Passenger ergonomics are at least considered on some options, but they’re nowhere near the comfort you can expect on a private jet or luxury SUV.

Napaway Premium Coach: the best private jet alternative

Napaway’s Premium Coach is the dark horse contender for the title of best private jet alternative. It’s one of the few, real luxury bus travel choices, and the only option on this list to successfully address issues of capacity, route freedom, productivity, and comfort.

Plus, unlike semi-private jets and ordinary charter buses, you don’t have to worry about other passengers.

Capacity that doesn’t sacrifice business-class comfort

Napaway’s fleet of Premium Coach buses features innovative advancements in rider ergonomics and adaptability. Each coach features up to 18 private suites, 36 business-class seats, or any combination of the two. (Our executive transport can also serve as a corporate shuttle service.) These 13-square-foot suites are decked out with two staggered seats, one or both of which can be converted into lie-flat beds (one seat can be folded down for lounge use, for example).

Large fold-down trays and ample storage space keep your belongings within reach without sacrificing legroom or armrest space. Privacy dividers ensure meetings proceed uninterrupted and nosy passengers can’t read confidential information on your screens.

Route freedom: you choose where and when we go

Napaway’s private jet alternative is only limited by the road (which connects virtually all of the continental United States). You decide when we leave, who and what we bring, where we go, and when we return. If overnight travel is preferred, Napaway coach suites facilitate comfortable sleep.

Napaway is the only private jet alternative to excel at on-the-go productivity

Napaway’s private suites are effective and mobile substitutes for work offices. Reliable Wi-Fi, laptop trays, and desk potential allow passengers to seamlessly switch from their regular work setting to an on-the-go environment. No other ground-based private jet alternative facilitates this as well (or even close), and productivity on flights is limited to poor Wi-Fi connectivity or satellite coverage, which is still in its infancy. This is a corporate transportation service you can count on.

Napaway is the top choice as a private jet alternative

While a private jet can cover the distance between cities faster than ground-based travel, Napaway’s private jet alternative isn’t limited by outlandish pricing, limited routes, capacity, or productivity obstacles. For a quote, email us at charters@napaway.com or call us at (833)-NAPAWAY (833-627-2929).

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