Traveling during the holidays can pose more hurdles, with travelers already weary from work, fighting traffic, and crowds of metropolitan airports.
The terminals are packed, and loyalty clubs are overflowing with members waiting in line. After hours of waiting at the terminal, passengers anxiously queue up only to hear an announcement that the flight is delayed. A collective groan rumbles through the crowd, and holiday plans and tempers begin to unravel.
Now imagine an alternative reality. The holiday traveler arrives effortlessly to their nearby regional airport and passes quickly through a streamlined security process. Just beyond, a sleek Pilatus PC-12 awaits on the tarmac with two pilots ready to welcome them onboard. The plane can host up to eight guests, who each settle into a comfortable seat with ample legroom. Champagne is waiting, along with other snacks and refreshments, and the traveler’s holiday takes off on a high note.
This is not an impossible fantasy, but rather it’s flying personal with Tradewind, a private airline that offers private charter and scheduled service flights for their guests throughout North America and in the Caribbean. Private service allows guests to fly on-demand at their preferred time with solely their party, and charter one of their Pilatus PC-12 aircraft with the ability to add amenities such as custom catering and ground transportation.
The Pilatus PC-12, which comfortably seats up to eight guests, is a nimble aircraft and the ideal choice for short distances and even shorter runways. It can tuck into airports requiring steep and rapid descents, like St Barths, and is ideal for island-hopping in the Caribbean from Tradewind’s hub in San Juan, exploring the Bahamas from Florida, or landing at smaller regional airports throughout North America.
Their other product offering, scheduled flights, offers the comfort and convenience of a private charter for the cost of a single seat, flying to destinations like Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard; Marsh Harbour and North Eleuthera in the Bahamas; and St. Barths, Virgin Gorda, Tortola and Anguilla in the Caribbean.
This holiday season, the most fraught time of year for commercial air travel, do you really want to spend more time in congested airports when you could be at your destination celebrating with family and friends? Among the benefits of choosing Tradewind are:
Time: Save time by avoiding crowds, long lines, and hectic check-ins at major airports and commercial airline terminals. Tradewind utilizes smaller and more accessible regional airports in the Northeast and Southeast US, and a dedicated Tradewind private lounge for check-in and boarding in the Caribbean.
Comfort: Quality aircraft, polite crew, and friendly service ensure a worry-free flight in comfortable, spacious seats. Tradewind puts their guests first, and their reservation and service teams are available 7 days a week to handle any questions or issues.
Reliability: Tradewind operates the largest Pilatus PC-12 fleet for on-demand private charter in the U.S. with a dedicated team of pilots, ensuring ample capacity, availability, and reliability no matter the journey.
Confidence: For more than 20 years, Tradewind has flown guests to family gatherings, second homes, business meetings, sporting events, and vacations in North America and the Caribbean with a spotless safety record.
Value: Surprise loved ones with the ultimate gift of travel this holiday season. Frequent travelers can purchase private charter hours at a significant discount with the Goodspeed Private Service Card for flights within Tradewind’s Northeast, Southeast, and Caribbean regions. Block time discounts start at 10 hours, with additional discounts at 25 and 40 hours. Unlike many card programs, Tradewind does not charge any membership, initiation, or repositioning fees, there is no lead time requirement or black-out dates, and cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours prior to departure – perfect for busy holiday travel!
Best of all, Goodspeed hours can be shared amongst family and friends.
Book your Tradewind private charter today for the winter and reap the benefits of exclusive partnerships that Tradewind has curated:
Pair a luxurious coastal retreat with a ski adventure this winter by taking advantage of Tradewind’s partnership with Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod. Guests who fly Tradewind and stay at Chatham Bars Inn enjoy a private Lexus ride from Chatham Airport to the Inn featuring complimentary champagne, making it an ideal start or end to a Northeast ski trip. With New England’s best slopes just a few hours away, this getaway combines seaside relaxation with snowy slopes for the perfect winter escape.
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, Dominican Republic
This 7,000-acre resort offers a myriad of activities including three golf courses, a marina, and an equestrian club. Tradewind Goodspeed Members visiting Casa de Campo receive a $500 resort credit per stay, 5% off Exclusive Ocean Front or Villa category accommodations, complimentary airport transfers, private VIP services and welcome amenities. Not a Goodspeed Member, but interested in trying Tradewind? Casa de Campo guests who are new to Tradewind private charter can receive $1,000 off their first charter flight to La Romana, or one complimentary flight hour with the purchase of a new Goodspeed Card.
Exclusive Resorts: Rosewood’s Little Dix Bay or Abaco Club Bahamas
A club, a community, and a way of life, Exclusive Resorts is a members-only club designed for families that maintains a private portfolio of 400+ luxury residences from the Caribbean to Europe and beyond. Tradewind Goodspeed Card members and Ticket Book Holders who join Exclusive Resorts by December 31, 2024 receive a $20,000 discount on initiation fees plus five nights in one of the Club’s four-bedroom villas at Rosewood’s Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda or The Abaco Club in the Bahamas, both easily reachable with Tradewind flights.
Quintessence Hotel, a tropical mansion in Anguilla, offers a private and secluded experience, with the property consisting of only 11 suites. For the ultimate gift this holiday season, their Champagne, Chocolates and Caviar package includes a round-trip private charter to Anguilla with Tradewind, a chauffeured Cadillac Escalade from the airport to the mansion, a seven-night stay in the Joseph Penthouse Suite, and an over-the-top welcome dining experience with Vintage Champagne, caviar service, and handmade chocolates.
With Tradewind, holiday travel becomes more than just getting to your destination—it’s the beginning of the celebration. Say goodbye to airport stress and crowded terminals and say hello to seamless service and private comfort. Whether gifting a Goodspeed Card to someone special in your life or planning your own seasonal escape, Tradewind is here to redefine your travel journey.
To learn more about booking a private charter flight with Tradewind, please visit our website. To receive a quote, please submit an inquiry here or contact our specialists at sales@flytradewind.com or 1-203-267-3305 option 2.