Chartering a jet for four people is a transaction. Chartering for forty is a logistics operation. Different skills, different stakes, different planning depth.
At Altavia, group logistics is one of our core disciplines. Corporate incentives, product launches, sports teams, wedding parties, executive retreats — we’ve moved them all.
Anything above 15–20 passengers typically enters group territory. At that scale, you’re looking at larger aircraft — regional jets, narrow-body airliners, or multiple smaller aircraft operating in sync.
Common scenarios:
Scoping. We start with the basics: how many passengers, where from, where to, and when. But group charters have additional variables — luggage volume (especially for sports equipment), dietary requirements for catering, VIP passengers who need separate cabins, and ground transport for 50 people at the destination.
Aircraft selection. For 20–50 passengers, a regional jet (Embraer 135/145) or turboprop works well. For 50–180, we source narrow-body aircraft (A320, B737). Beyond that, wide-body territory.
We often run split operations — two aircraft departing simultaneously from different cities, converging at the destination.
Ground coordination. The flight is only part of the equation. We coordinate:
Day-of management. A dedicated Altavia coordinator manages the operation from start to finish: passenger lists, boarding sequence, catering delivery, and real-time communication with the flight crew.
Communication. Every passenger receives clear instructions — where to go, when to arrive, what to bring. No confusion, no stragglers.
Contingency planning. Backup aircraft on standby. Alternative routing if weather intervenes. A Plan B for every variable.
Single point of contact. Your group doesn’t deal with airlines, airports, caterers, and transport companies separately. They deal with us. We deal with everyone else.
A corporate client needed 80 employees moved from Munich to Palma de Mallorca for an annual incentive trip. Two aircraft, synchronised departure, catering for dietary requirements across three categories, luxury coach transfer to the hotel, and a return flight three days later.
Total planning time: 10 days. Passenger experience: seamless.
If you’re moving more than 15 people, we should talk. Send us the details — even rough ones — and we’ll come back with a structured plan and pricing.