For many travelers, flying privately seems like a hassle-free, comfortable form of travel. Not only is the experience of flying charter comfortable and personalized, but you can also dictate your own schedule, avoid long security lines, lost baggage, and other traditional airport difficulties. The the decision to charter a flight, however, is not so simple. There are many charter companies and private...

One of the most common concerns people have when traveling on an aircraft with propellers is that it lacks the safety of a jet without propellers. Why the fear? Perhaps the concern is related to the additional noise produced by turboprops. Could it also be that the sight of a propeller on an engine renders a perception of an amateur or...