Demand for private jets soars as rich travellers try to avoid ‘mosh pit’

Bookings for autumn getaways higher than usual in UK, Europe and beyond as Covid travel rules ease

Private jet providers are experiencing unprecedented demand" from wealthy customers seeking to avoid the mosh pit" of commercial flights on autumn getaways as coronavirus travel restrictions ease.

Flexjet and PrivateFly, which supply private jets to rich families and business executives, said they were experiencing exceptionally strong demand" for September and October travel at a time of year when bookings normally fall away.