Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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European charter broker X-1 Jets is offering a selection of prepaid flight packages intended as Christmas holiday gifts. The deals announced by the Estonia-based company last week start at $15,000 for a jet card covering flights within Europe, running up to $1.5 million for a world tour aboard an Airbus Corporate Jet.
One of the options in the X-1 holiday catalogue is the Summit Collection offering for skiing enthusiasts. This provides jet flights to Alpine resorts such as Courchevel and St. Moritz, with helicopter connections, ski passes, and equipment transfers. Glacier landings and guided off-piste tours can also be arranged by the brokers.
The World Tour package involves a family booking to spend 10 days globe-trotting in a chartered ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft, with a cabin featuring a master suite, lounge and dining area, and meals prepared by “Michelin-level” caterers.
In June, X-1 Jets launched its own <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2025-06-12/x-1-jets-launches-europe-jetcard">jet card program</a> for U.S. travelers wanting to make trips in Europe, covering blocks of 6.25, 12.5, and 25 flight hours. The packages include concierge service for trip support and limousine transfers on arrival and departure.
The Christmas metal jet cards are provided in a black gift box with a digital key giving access to each client’s private trip portal.&nbsp;

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