Magellan Jets Eases Air Travel for Families Flying with Aging Loved Ones

In time for holiday travel, leader in private aviation releases a checklist for passengers needing extra assistance

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This holiday season, Magellan Jets, a leader in private aviation solutions, reaffirms its commitment to bringing families together by featuring the company’s resources for those traveling with aging loved ones.

The company has developed a comprehensive checklist for guidance. The checklist supports Clients through every step of the planning process, covering ground-to-air logistics, medical and mobility considerations, in-flight comfort, and more.

The checklist includes thoughtful tips such as:

• Request pre-boarding comfort set-up: Confirm cabin temperature preferences, extra blankets and pillows, or preferred seating arrangements before arrival.
• Customize in-flight dining: Plan for light snacks, hydration, and any dietary preferences to ensure your loved one’s comfort and health during the journey.
• Confirm ground transportation to the aircraft and plan for mobility aids: Magellan Jets can help arrange for specialized ground transportation, such as non-emergency medical transport, and direct tarmac access to minimize physical strain. The company can also coordinate lift or carry-on support for wheelchair users and ensure mobility devices like walkers or aisle chairs are properly stored and accessible.
• Schedule rest breaks: Build in extra time for transfers, boarding, and deplaning to avoid rushed departures and reduce stress.

Recognizing the unique challenges that elderly passengers often face with commercial travel, private aviation offers an accommodative and comfortable alternative that prioritizes safety, accessibility, and peace of mind.

For many families, the complexities of navigating crowded commercial airports, long security lines, and inflexible flight schedules make it difficult to travel with relatives who have mobility concerns or health needs. By managing all logistics, from specialized ground transport to direct tarmac access, Magellan Jets aims to provide a smooth journey that allows multiple generations to come together and seamlessly travel to their destinations.

The checklist and details on this initiative can be found on the Magellan Jets website.

About Magellan Jets

Magellan Jets is a world-class private aviation solutions provider offering Jet Cards, Charter Flights, Fractional Ownership, and Aircraft Sales and Management Services. With a focus on safety, hospitality, and Client care, the company is setting a new standard in private jet travel. Magellan Jets has flown Private Clients to over 100 countries and consistently delivers exceptional service, maintaining a 4.9-out-of-5-star rating. The company has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list of “Fastest Growing Companies in America,” awarded Robb Report’s “Best of the Best,” and named Modern Luxury’s “Best Private Charter.”

Founded in Boston in 2008, Magellan Jets is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts with a private terminal in Bedford, Massachusetts. To learn more, visit www.magellanjets.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.