Flight attendants are legally required to be present onboard large commercial aircraft for safety reasons, but in private aviation, the only crew members required to be present are the pilots. While some small jets are certified for single-pilot operations and can be flown by their owners, all long-range business jets require at least two pilots. Most private jets are operated by charter or fractional companies like NetJets, while individuals who fully own their planes must hire a set of pilots.
But while private jets aren’t required to have a flight attendant onboard, being left to your own devices in the cabin isn’t always the most luxurious experience. This is particularly true when spending money on chartering a jet from a company, which is why some charter providers hire…
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