Crowded airports, flight delays, security and baggage lines—they’re the aspects of air travel that are universally dreaded. For people who want an alternative to commercial flights, private jet travel offers a better way. Rich Ropp, president of Jet Linx St. Louis, says his company can take passengers from ‘point A to point B’ with much less hassle.
Ropp says the company’s extensive fleet of private planes can get leisure and business clients to nearly any domestic or international location faster and more directly than commercial carriers. That’s because Jet Linx can use thousands of regional airports, as well as large hubs, saving time and ground transport costs by getting passengers closer to their final destinations. There are no worries about missed connections, security delays or flying out of the way to change planes in another city. And passengers are welcome to bring their pets on board Jet Linx flights.
“Many people find traveling stressful, and they don’t like tranquilizing their animals to put them in the cargo hold of a large plane,” Ropp notes. “We consider pets members of the family, so they stay in the cabin with their owners. Travelers often feel less anxious about flying when their animals are with them, and vice versa.” Jet Linx staff members work hard to make each flight as pleasant and pampered for pets as for their owners, he says. The company even provides blankets, snacks and extra attention for these beloved companions. Dogs can roam free in the cabin, and cats can come onboard in a pet carrier.
Ropp says Jet Linx passengers simply arrive at its hangar, check in at a comfortable private terminal, and step on board the plane. “It looks more like a Clayton art gallery than an aviation facility,” he says of the company’s St. Louis terminal, which has its own private parking lot. “You can freshen up, get a beverage and a treat for your dog, and go right out to the jet.” Clients meet with Jet Linx staff ahead of time to plan each trip; they even can bring pets along to familiarize them with the plane. “Our entire process is very thorough, secure and professional,” Ropp says.
Jet Linx is growing and has acquired its 100th aircraft this summer. “That’s a huge milestone in this business,” he notes. “It speaks to our safety record and the convenience we offer our clients. We work hard to create an environment that shows we care.” Jet Linx St. Louis is based at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and has 13 other hangars across the U.S. Its jets range in size from seven passengers to 14, and they offer a variety of amenities depending on the client’s preferences and budget. “There’s no such thing as a time machine, but our service is about as close as you can get,” Ropp says. “You tell us when you want to depart and return, and we make it happen.”
Pictured: Jet Linx Jet Card member Jeff Puckett relaxes with his dog aboard a flight.
Photo courtesy of Jet Linx
Jet Linx offers convenient, private air travel from locations across the U.S. Pictured on the cover: Rich Ropp, president of Jet Linx St. Louis. For more information, call 314.862.3222 or visit jetlinxstlouis.com.
Cover design by Julie Streiler | Cover photo by Tim Parker Photography
