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Long-haul business aviation routes surged in 2025 as high-net-worth individuals increasingly divided their time across multiple locations, according to a newly-released 20th-annual <a href="https://www.knightfrank.com/research/reports/wealthreport">Wealth Report</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;Knight Frank.
Private aviation data from global air charter firm VistaJet showed that the fastest-growing international corridors included Africa to Asia, +42%; Middle East to North America, +28%; South America to Europe, +28%; North America to Africa, +26%; Asia to the Middle East, +20%; and Europe to the Middle East, +17%.
The London-based property consultancy said the growth reflects strengthening connections between developing and established financial hubs and luxury destinations. New York-London and New York-Miami remain the busiest routes overall, but rising activity on less traditional pairings reflects the shift toward multi-location living.
“The profile of private jet users is changing,” said Liam Bailey, global head of research at Knight Frank. “As confirmed by VistaJet data, a record 47% of their first-time private jet flyers are now under 45, pointing to the growing influence of newer mobile wealth.” Bailey said the increasingly mobile generation is reshaping residential demand, purchasing homes across multiple cities and lifestyle destinations rather than relying on a single primary base.
VistaJet chief commercial officer Ian Moore said global wealth is becoming increasingly mobile, with clients living across multiple cities and continents. “Demand for long-haul travel between emerging and established financial hubs is rising, alongside the continued importance of high-frequency European routes,” he said.
Specific route pairings seeing the sharpest growth included Jeddah and Riyadh, up 269%; Abu Dhabi and London, up 238%; Nantucket and New York, up 192%; Nice and Palma, up 137%; and Farnborough and Samedan, up 133%.

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