Qatar Executive launches bespoke VIP charter programme

Qatar Executive has launched a bespoke, flexible charter programme which it hopes will boost the appeal of its luxury business aircraft fleet, as the market for VIP travel emerges after months of lockdown. Mark Hardman, acting CE of the Qatar Airways subsidiary, says the scheme, dubbed “Diamond Agreement”, allows customers to pre-purchase flight time at fixed hourly rates on its 18 large-cabin, long- and ultra-long-range business jets. “The Diamond Agreement offers the ultimate in flexibility at a fixed price with each agreement tailored to the clients’ needs,” says Hardman. The programme is designed for companies and individuals with a relatively set travel pattern, and who want to guarantee flight costs in advance “for budgeting purposes”, Harman says. There are no membership fees, but clients must purchase a minimum of 50h of flight time to be eligible for fixed charter rates, which cover both flight hours and taxi time. “The pre-purchased hours have no minimum annual usage and no maximum carry-over, making the Diamond Agreement flexible,” Hardman adds. “We also offer guaranteed availability for reservations booked 72h in advance”. The Covid-19 pandemic is triggering a rise in demand for business aircraft, from travellers wanting to avoid crowded commercial airlines and airports in favour of high-quality, personalised, safe and tailored transport. <br/>