It is common for airlines and other aircraft operators to outsource some of their services. There are many areas of operations that can be outsourced, from airport services to aircraft rental and maintenance.
FREMONT, CA: Planned flights, permits, and fuel…! It would take an eternity to list all the complex activities required to support air travel. Using one's in-house team to coordinate trips may seem like a no-brainer for large, well-established travel groups. Smaller groups or those inexperienced with private travel may feel confident that with enough research, they, too, can guarantee a hassle-free, safe journey.
Using an outsourced flight support partner is the most effective way to ensure airlines work with the most experienced support team. This frees up time for them and their team to focus on running their businesses. Outsourcing services also allows airlines to access the most up-to-date technology and leverage the expertise of the outsourced partner. Finally, it reduces the cost of running an in-house flight support service, allowing airlines to save money and resources.
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Contributors behind the scenes: In commercial travel, passengers are rarely exposed to the many functions necessary for a safe trip. To ensure that aircraft can transport passengers where they want, thousands of employees work around the clock.
Whether traveling in a charter or business aircraft, many of these same tasks must still be completed in order for the plane to arrive at its destination. These tasks can create lasting headaches for even the best internal flight support teams, especially during the current pandemic.
The use of an established external partner ensures that all behind-the-scenes tasks are completed efficiently and monitored continuously. Traveling to a country that has new rules after Brexit can be especially beneficial.
Outsourced partners manage itineraries that require a landing in most cities since they work with travelers around the world. If the meeting destination changes, an outsourced partner may offer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Letting to run businesses: The airline industry must maintain utmost focus regardless of whether they are heading a five-person start-up or a global workforce of 1,000. Outsourcing allows industries to focus on what they do best.
A partner can provide a unique skill set and ensure that they have the most time to drive business results when every hour of meeting preparation can mean the difference between an unorganized sales pitch and the start of a brilliant business relationship.
An outsourced provider even offers a concierge service to assist with last-minute requests to seal a new business deal. This can include making dinner reservations, purchasing event tickets, and more. Such a benefit can be extremely helpful, especially when traveling to a new city where the employees have not done business before.
