The sweet spot between private jet and commercial aircraft charter – there’s a wide range of aircraft that perfectly suit smaller groups of around 30 – 100 passengers.
We frequently charter this type of aircraft on behalf of our clients for a range of reasons: staff movements, MICE travel, press trips, weddings, specialist tour operations, educational group travel, sports travel and more.
With a short to medium range, these aircraft are ideal for European regional flights and there is a wide choice of operators within Europe to meet demand, even during the busy summer months.
Regional jet aircraft for small groups
Regional jet charters offer an efficient solution for short to medium-range flights, typically connecting smaller cities to major airports or destinations. A regional jet charter is ideal for groups of 30 to 110 passengers and offers a flexible and cost-effective travel option.
Popular aircraft for regional jet charter services include Embraer 135, 145 and 190 and Bombardier CRJ models.
- Embraer 135 – up to 37 passengers
- Embraer 145 – up to 50 passengers
- Embraer 170 – up to 88 passengers
- Embraer 190 – up to 110 passengers
- CRJ 200 – up to 50 passengers
- CRJ 900 – up to 90 passengers
- CRJ 1000 – up to 100 passengers
We recommend regional jets for small MICE groups, press trips and sports teams.
Turboprop aircraft for small groups
Turbo prop aircraft charters offer a cost-effective and versatile solution for short to medium-range flights and are particularly suited to regional routes and access to smaller airports. A turbo-prop aircraft charter is ideal for groups of up to 70 passengers. These aircraft are known for their fuel efficiency on shorter routes and their ability to operate on shorter runways, making them perfect for regional travel.
Popular aircraft for turbo-prop charter services include the Saab 2000, Dash 8-Q400 , and ATR 72 and 42.
- Saab 340 – up to 33 passengers
- Saab 2000 – up to 50 passengers
- Dash 8 Q200 – up to 37 passengers
- Dash 8 Q400 – up to 78 passengers
- Embraer 120 – up to 30 passengers
- Dornier 328 – up to 32 passengers
- ATR 42 – up to 48 passengers
- ATR 72 – up to 72 passengers
Turbo prop aircraft charters are ideal for corporate teams and family groups, small MICE groups, press trips and groups flying to smaller airports in regional destinations.
Advantages of group charter flights
Usually, group bookings on scheduled flights, whether with an airline directly or via a travel agent or TMC, mean that routes and timings are dictated and subject to change, and passengers share the aircraft with other fare-payers.
With a whole aircraft charter for small groups, you get to choose your departure and arrival airports, enjoy the exclusivity of your own aircraft and create a personalised travel experience that is fully in your control.
To enquire about an aircraft charter for a group, or for more information on these aircraft types, send an email to [email protected]
