FBOs
Some FBOs Eschewing Special Event Fees
Extra charges apparently are not inevitable
aircraft on Clay Lacy Ramp at KOXC
Clay Lacy Aviation will not charge special event fees at its FBOs on both coasts during the FIFA World Cup tournament starting in June.

While the imposition of special event fees by FBOs at major events may now seem an unavoidable part of business aviation, some smaller service providers, such as Clay Lacy Aviation and Desert Jet Center, are bucking that trend in an effort to differentiate themselves.

“Special event fees were originally implemented to help offset the legitimate and significant costs associated with handling high-volume traffic within a compressed timeframe such as the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, or Formula 1 race weekends,” said Doug Wilson, chief business officer for Clay Lacy’s FBO division. “These events can require flying in additional personnel, securing accommodations, bringing in extra ground support equipment, and mobilizing more fuel trucks to meet demand, all of which drive real operational expense.”

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