Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Companies Report Demand Stabilization
Air Charter Expo hears demand levels more closely matching aircraft supply
Air Charter Expo 2023 at London Biggin Hill Airport on September 12.
Air charter operators and brokers discussed market conditions at the ACE conference held at London Biggin Hill Airport on September 12. (Image: AIN/Charles Alcock)

Demand for private aircraft charter flights has cooled somewhat since the post-Covid revenge-travel frenzy of 2022, according to industry leaders addressing today’s Air Charter Expo (ACE) at London Biggin Hill Airport. Brokers and operators indicated the slight easing of demand has been welcome in improving the supply of aircraft and making it somewhat easier to provide a profitable, quality service.

“This year, the market has been less frantic and easier to secure aircraft,” said Claudia Watt, senior business development manager with charter broker Air Partner. “We’re now able to focus more on improving the post-booking service to make it very seamless and since the market is somewhat softer our sales teams are having to push for new business to hit targets.”