It may be mid-summer but it’s the busiest time of the year for budgeting, planning and booking group travel before the summer holidays. From football fixtures in the Europa or Champions League, to incentive trips for your top performers, we’ve got you covered.
In the Spotlight: 50 Passenger Aircraft
Whatever your needs and priorities, our global team of group charter experts will take note of your unique requirements before providing quotes for at least three suitable aircraft. We’ll then be on hand to talk through the options and help you choose the best fit, working with you on budget, speed and comfort.
Since we’re not affiliated with any particular airline or aircraft type, you can rest assured that all of our advice is completely impartial and tailored to you. Here are a few of our most popular aircraft, all of which are available to charter through ACS for a group of 50.
ATR 42
Seats: 50
Baggage capacity: 1,200 kg/2,646 lbs
Range: 1555 km/ 966 miles
This short-haul twin turboprop is a cost-effective option for short hops. The generous baggage/cargo hold is larger than that of many aircraft of a similar size, making it ideal for musicians and bands on a budget with lots of kit to carry. An ideal choice for up-and-coming artists heading to festivals this summer.
Embraer 145
Seats: 50
Baggage capacity: 1,000 kg/2,205 lbs
Range: 2870 km/ 1783 miles
Thanks to two powerful Rolls Royce jet engines, this regional jet offers shorter flight times than its turboprop competitors, while a 1-2 configuration mean more passengers enjoy the view from a window and avoid the dreaded middle seat. Perfect for when timing is everything, for instance a flying visit from San Jose to a tech conference in Las Vegas.
Boeing 737-500 VIP
Seats: 56
Baggage capacity: 3,000 kg/6,614 lbs
Range: 5970 km/ 3709 miles
With 56 business-class seats, this VIP version of Boeing’s most popular jet makes for a comfortable flight of up to five hours. Its two by two configuration and 40”+ pitch (rather than the usual three by three & 31” Pitch) allow ample space to stretch your legs, making it a favourite choice for sports teams en route to a match, for example from Frankfurt to Baku. The large baggage hold also easily accommodates all the kit and equipment required. Likewise, when combined with corporate branding it makes a real impression on key suppliers, clients or employees.
Boeing 757-200 VIP
Seats: 62-182
Baggage capacity: 5,000-6000 kg/11,023-13,228 lbs
Range: 7222 km/ 4487 miles
Flexible, far-reaching and luxurious, the VIP version of the 757-200 is available in various configurations, from 62 business-class seats and a bedroom to 162 economy plus, 20 business seats and everything in between. Able to fly nine hours direct, it’s capable of crossing the Atlantic, making it a popular choice for incentive trips, executive travel and A-List artists. Adding a fuel stop en route allows it to go further still, for instance from Paris to Singapore or Buenos Aires to New York.
To charter any of these aircraft or find out about other options for your group, contact our group charter team today.