Though it seems impossible, the halcyon days of summer are winding down, giving way to the frenzied excitement of the back-to-school season. After a summer spent interning, working, or simply relaxing, college students are gearing up for another year of learning.
Whether it’s your child’s first year away at college or their last, the goodbye never gets any easier. And the stress of returning to school—packing boxes and suitcases, coordinating flight times, or preparing for a multi-day road trip—can distract from spending quality time with your child in the final days before they depart.
That’s why utilizing a Tradewind private charter to your child’s college town is a perfect solution to any back-to-school woes. Here are four reasons why:
Direct Flights to College Towns
Although there’s something incredibly special and charming about going to school in a small town, reality sets in when it’s time to travel there. Getting there might require a multiple-day road trip crammed amongst luggage. A commercial plane journey often includes complicated layovers or flying into a large airport and then driving several hours to your final destination. On the other hand, Tradewind has access to a multitude of small airports across the country. A private charter can land directly to the closest regional airport from your desired location, only requiring a few minutes drive at the end of your journey. With less time spent traveling to and from the airport, there is more opportunity for quality time spent with your child in your home before departing or even exploring their college town.
Tradewind flies into dozens of destinations, including college towns like Boston, Massachusetts (BOS/KBOS), Ithaca, New York (ITH/KITH), Princeton, New Jersey (PT/39N), College Park, Maryland (CGS/KCGS), Providence, Rhode Island (PVD/KPVD), and many more.
Travel on Your Own Schedule
Anyone who’s flown on a commercial flight in the past few months knows the industry has been hit with numerous obstacles. Pilot strikes, lost baggage, and delayed or canceled flights are just some of headaches travelers have dealt with this summer. When time is of the essence to get back to school, it leaves little room for mishaps.
Rather than operating on a commercial airline’s timetable, create your own itinerary and fly when and where you want to with Tradewind. This offers more free time on the other end of your journey for your child to unpack, settle in, and prepare for the upcoming semester.
Flexible Luggage Allowance
Whether furnishing a dorm room or apartment, fitting everything your child needs for school into the back of a car can feel like playing an impossible game of Tetris. Even when flying commercial, it can be a challenge to fit everything in a few checked bags. With a private charter, your child doesn’t have to choose which items are going to be left home until the holidays. On a Tradewind flight, pack as many bags as you need (as long as they’re within our weight limits).
Spending Quality Time Together
Although sending your child to college is an emotional time, it doesn’t need to be stressful or cause a headache. Make the moving process seamless by taking a private charter back to school, avoiding long drives and TSA delays. Whether you’re exploring their college town, stocking their refrigerator, or meeting their college friends, you’ll appreciate having the time to make lasting memories with your family during this transitional period in your child’s life.
By the time Family Weekend rolls around, you’ll be an expert at using Tradewind to maximize quality time with your child.
To learn more about booking a back-to-school charter flight, please visit our website. To receive a quote, please submit an inquiry here or contact our specialists at sales@flytradewind.com or 1-800-376-7922 option 2.