With the increasing security issues at airports, it gets even harder to catch commercial flights on time. One way to minimize time spent at the airport is by renting a private jet.

Time is of the essence, especially if you are a businessman or a top corporate executive.

If you are on a tight schedule and you want to take control of your itinerary, then private jet rental is for you. Long queues and other inconvenient security checks are minimized when you rent private jet.

Thus, you can use the time you saved from renting a private jet to close important business deals or spend more time with your family.

Safari Air, the green luxury private jet charter service, announced today that it is set to take flight on October 15th with the world’s first 21-day “Around the World Grand East Africa Safari.”

The thrilling 25,450-mile adventure includes the Great Pyramids of Giza, Hong Kong Harbor, Taj Mahal and safaris in Tanzania and Kenya.

Designed exclusively for eight passengers aboard a luxurious Gulfstream IV private jet, this once-in-a-lifetime adventure will depart from Orange County, California’s John Wayne Airport.

Quintessentially, one of the most established concierge services launched an iPhone Application for its iPhone users today.

The application provides members with luxury insider tips and information on hotels, restaurants and night life events in cities around the world.

The service is available to all iPhone users, but the concierge service requires membership.

Life is different when you have your own private jet and a budget of a few millions for a shopping spree.

Photographer Gene Kiegel gives us a peek into this world of abundance and decadence with his photography series, “Jets, Cribs & Rides”.

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PremiAir announced today (Feb 10) the launch of a new helicopter transfer service – the London Heliport Shuttle.

The new service offers dedicated flights to meet private jet arrivals from the UK’s key business aviation airports, whisking passengers to the London Heliport in Battersea.

The launch recognises the fact that some 40% of PremiAir’s traffic now connects with private jet arrivals into UK airports.

Bank of America is selling three corporate jets from its fleet, as well as a helicopter it acquired through its purchase of Merrill Lynch, the company said yesterday.

In addition, the bank is believed to be trying to sell one of its corporate apartments in New York, according to a source familiar with the matter.

The dramatic downsizing came on a day when the bank’s share price dipped below $5 for the first time since 1990. The news follows the fact that both Citigroup and Starbucks have put planes on the market recently.