Sporkman
August 15th, 2008, 03:23 PM
Private jet etiquette
So you have friends in high places, and they've offered to bring you along. Follow these rules if you want to be invited back.
* Ask in advance how much luggage you may bring.
* Don't take your seat until after the owners find theirs.
* Never tip the staff. That's entirely up to the owner.
* Nix bringing your own meal. But offering to feed everyone - preferably by air caterer - is a nice gesture.
* Skip the red wine. You don't want your hosts to remember you every time they see the stain on the carpet.
* Arrange for transportation when you land. Asking for a lift is an inconvenience.
* Show your thanks. One owner gives a gift equal to a first-class commercial ticket when she flies with other owners. You may not need to go so far, but don't skimp either. -- Diane Tegmeyer
http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/14/lifestyle/hawker_mag_review.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008081505
So you have friends in high places, and they've offered to bring you along. Follow these rules if you want to be invited back.
* Ask in advance how much luggage you may bring.
* Don't take your seat until after the owners find theirs.
* Never tip the staff. That's entirely up to the owner.
* Nix bringing your own meal. But offering to feed everyone - preferably by air caterer - is a nice gesture.
* Skip the red wine. You don't want your hosts to remember you every time they see the stain on the carpet.
* Arrange for transportation when you land. Asking for a lift is an inconvenience.
* Show your thanks. One owner gives a gift equal to a first-class commercial ticket when she flies with other owners. You may not need to go so far, but don't skimp either. -- Diane Tegmeyer
http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/14/lifestyle/hawker_mag_review.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008081505