FlightTime Helps Companies Get Back to Work by Meeting the Security Needs of Business Travelers.Business Editors & Travel Writers WALTHAM Waltham (wôl`thăm, –thəm), city (1990 pop. 57,878), Middlesex co., E Mass., a suburb of Boston, on the Charles River; settled c.1634, set off from Watertown 1738, inc. as a city 1884. , Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2001 FlightTime's Corporate Shuttle shuttle: see loom. shuttle In the weaving of cloth, a spindle-shaped device used to carry the crosswise threads (weft) through the lengthwise threads (warp). Not all modern looms use a shuttle; shuttleless looms draw the weft from a nonmoving supply. program provides a safe, private way to fly and provides a business opportunity for commercial airlines. As the nation gets back to business, companies are increasingly concerned about the safety and security needs of employees who travel. Arranging private shuttle flights, where passengers know everyone onboard Refers to a chip or other hardware component that is directly attached to the printed circuit board (motherboard). Contrast with offboard. See inboard. , is one way for employers to demonstrate sensitivity to employees' concerns, said FlightTime Chairman Jane McBride. "Executives at companies around the country have called us in recent weeks to discuss how charter flights can make employees feel more comfortable about flying," McBride said. "They've they've Contraction of they have. they've have shown interest in our Corporate Shuttle program because they want their employees to feel a sense of community while onboard the aircraft." With FlightTime's Corporate Shuttle program, companies can arrange domestic and international flights between city pairs several times a week. Last year, FlightTime provided a shuttle service for Procter
Employers are more concerned about the safety of their traveling employees than they have ever been, said McBride, recapping the views of executives that have called FlightTime. For example, several multinational corporations
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and London. The benefits of such a shuttle are an increased sense of security on the aircraft because everyone knows each other. Travel time is also reduced because check-in is less cumbersome cum·ber·some adj. 1. Difficult to handle because of weight or bulk. See Synonyms at heavy. 2. Troublesome or onerous. cum . In addition, travelers can enjoy the traditional benefits of flying privately: a comfortable, roomy environment and increased productivity while en route to the destination. "Our clients have found that arranging private flights is one way to help boost employee morale as the nation gets back to work," McBride said. With many airlines reducing frequency or eliminating certain routes altogether, customized private shuttles are, in some cases, a necessity rather than a luxury. Companies are also finding it easier to justify private shuttles because fewer employees are traveling and overall travel expenses are down. "Companies are apt to pay a little bit more for private shuttles to ensure the well-being of their employees who do have to travel," McBride said. As a result of the decrease in commercial traffic, several regional and national airlines have expressed an interest in allocating aircraft to FlightTime's Corporate Shuttle program. Doing so enables the airlines to use excess capacity and generate revenue, McBride said. FlightTime also plans to use two DC-9 deluxe-configured aircraft for shuttle flights. FlightTime is leasing the two 56-seater planes from Southeast Airlines For the Delta Connection carrier, see . Southeast Airlines (IATA: none, ICAO: SNK, and Callsign: none), abbreviated SEAL, was a low fare public charter airline in the United States, headquartered in Largo, Florida, which offered regular service to eight , as it needed more capacity to accommodate the some 100 collegiate col·le·giate adj. 1. Of, relating to, or held to resemble a college. 2. Of, for, or typical of college students. 3. Of or relating to a collegiate church. basketball teams it will fly this year. FlightTime leases seven other aircraft ranging from 40 seat turboprops to 50 seat regional jets that serve the teams exclusively. The DC-9 aircraft will not be exclusively dedicated to the transport of basketball teams; thus, FlightTime is making them available to other clients. About FlightTime FlightTime provides air-charter and aviation services and a state-of-the-art online booking system to a wide array of customers, including individual travelers, sports teams and corporations. Founded in January 1985, the company has 16 years of experience in the global air transportation industry. Since its inception, the company has been dedicated to creating "best of breed" products and services. Its commitment to excellence provides key benefits to its customers, suppliers, and partners. FlightTime is headquartered in Waltham, Mass., and has offices worldwide. The FlightTime family also includes Wyvern wyvern protector of treasure and wealth. [Heraldry: Halberts, 40] See : Guardianship Aviation Consulting Ltd., an international safety-auditing company, and a proprietary software system for charter operators and managers. For more information, visit www.FlightTime.com |
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