Family-First Flying: How PorterJets Tailors the Experience for All Ages
When flying private, families expect more than just legroom – they expect an experience that feels effortless, welcoming, and genuinely thoughtful. At PorterJets, we understand that traveling with children, parents, and even pets requires more than luxury. It demands attentiveness, customization, and care across every detail.
Here’s how we make private flying truly family-first:
A Different Kind of Pre-Trip Planning
Our team starts by understanding who’s on board – not just names and ages, but travel preferences, special requirements, and even snack requests. Whether it’s car seats, nap schedules, or favorite toys, we coordinate with the operator to ensure the jet is ready before wheels up.
For multigenerational families or those traveling with newborns, we also manage airport logistics and can arrange tarmac-side access at select FBOs to streamline the boarding process.
Cabin Setup with Comfort in Mind
Not all aircraft are equal when it comes to family configuration. We help clients select layouts with couch seating, lavatory privacy, and entertainment screens that work well for younger travelers – or quieter spaces for teens and older adults who may prefer to rest.
We also coordinate age-appropriate catering – from warm milk to gourmet meals – and ensure the crew is briefed to deliver a calm, unobtrusive service experience.
Pet-Friendly Planning
For many of our family clients, flying with pets is non-negotiable. PorterJets arranges for pet-friendly operators, ensures proper documentation is handled ahead of time, and helps with carrier or restraint requirements – so everyone in the family flies safely and comfortably.
Ground Coordination That Doesn’t Miss a Beat
Once you land, the family-first experience continues. Through our PorterGT division, we pre-schedule car seats, booster seats, and drivers who understand family timing. Need help with a last-minute stroller rental or villa babysitting referral? That’s where our lifestyle team steps in.
Why It Matters
Families don’t just fly for vacation – they fly for weddings, reunions, health needs, and new beginnings. These are emotional journeys, and PorterJets understands what it means to support the entire family through them with professionalism and compassion.
For us, it’s not just about the jet – it’s about making travel feel seamless, supported, and personal for every generation.
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