10 GREAT REASONS TO OFFER ESCORTED JOURNEYS BY AIR WITH BARTELINGS

“We’d love to offer escorted journeys by air to our clients, but it’s just so complicated!” We hear this time and again from tour operators who haven’t begun their journey with us just yet.

Planning incredible escorted trips by air can be stressful and very complicated. With multiple legs of the journey to plan for, itineraries to map out and many contracts required along the way, we can see why some tour operators shy away from offering them.

Bartelings are the ideal partner to enable you to offer these incredible experiences to your clients- without the hassle. We are a worldwide team, specialising in executing luxury, escorted journeys by air. We will handle the entire process, allowing you to offer a beautifully packaged trip of a lifetime to your clients.

Expert Knowledge

The number one reason tour operators face difficulty with escorted journeys by air is the sheer depth of knowledge required. You need an understanding of the chartered flight industry, worldwide local expertise and a head for itinerary planning.

We know what works and what doesn’t, so we can guide you through the process or handle the whole thing for you. Bartelings have been developing this style of travel since 2005- it’s what we do, so let us do it for you.

Stress-Free Planning

Touring by privately chartered aircraft should be an inspiring, exciting prospect, but it’s true that the planning stages can be stressful for tour operators. We can take all that stress away, curating itineraries, contracting them and operating the entire experience for you.

Our experts will chat with you and then design the perfect itinerary for your clientele. We’ll keep in mind any access needs, the demographic of your travellers, any dream destinations and which experiences will suit your clients best. We’ll then use our worldwide expertise to craft the perfect trip; beautifully packaged and thoroughly thought through.

Alternatively, we can look after the aircraft charter and your own in-house team can curate and contract the itinerary. If that’s your preferred approach, we are of course still available to provide guidance.

Convenience

Offer something that stands head and shoulder above the rest- and that starts with the joy of convenience for your clients. On the day of their trip, they won’t be waking up at 2am to catch a flight alongside hundreds of other travellers, pit stopping midway and changing flights to reach their destination.

They’ll be escorted to a private plane at a time that works for them. They will be taken directly to their destination, where they’ll be greeted as VIPs and shown to onward transportation. Heaven!

Access

Escorted tours by air allow your clients to visit hard to reach destinations. Some areas are tough to visit for tourists, but we can take them off the beaten track to experience the truly extraordinary. Offering escorted journeys by air is a great way to step out from the crowd and offer something truly special.

Safety and Security

Exploring the world is incredibly exciting, but it can also be nerve-wracking. A multitude of unknowns can make travel tricky for solo or inexperienced adventurers or perhaps travellers just seeking piece of mind at an older age.

Escorted travel by air provides a safe pair of hands. Our world-wide team are experts in their respective areas, and we will ensure your clients’ safety and security throughout their trip. This can be a real selling point for nervous or inexperienced travellers.

Expert Guides

Your clients will be escorted throughout their journey- including expert guides at each destination. They will have been vetted by us, will know the area inside and out, and have an abundance of local knowledge to enrich your clients’ experience.

An Incredible Group Experience

Whether your clients are travelling with their closest family members, a long-standing group of friends or with new-found colleagues, escorted travel by air will provide a shared experience like no other.

Trips like this are a bonding experience- they’ll travel together, dine together and bed down in the same place each night. With so many opportunities for talking, laughing and sharing experiences, they’ll have common ground for life.

Expert Time Management

Whether in a destination for a day or a week, we’ll make sure we make the most of your clients’ time. They won’t be rushed, but they’ll also see the very best the destination has to offer.

Our experts know their areas like the back of their hand. They’ll know where to go, in what order and how long is needed to soak up the sights. Our itineraries are planned to maximise the experience, ensuring your clients see and do as much as possible.

Selling an escorted journey by air from this angle is great for attracting busy clientele who want maximum experience in minimal time.

Great Room for Margin

Escorted, chartered air travel is seen as a reserve of the super wealthy, but curating a great tour can be incredibly cost-effective. As respected, experienced experts, we can secure great rates on accommodation, transport and attractions- savings you can pass on to your clients.

This means you can be assured of your costs and still create room for a worthwhile margin. When you factor in the time and energy you could spend planning a trip and booking everything separately, the added value becomes clear.

Exclusive Experiences

Our escorted journeys by air often include experiences not offered to general travellers. These include truly special dining experiences, private tours, after-hours access and peeks behind the scenes. If your clientele have particularly refined tastes, escorted travel by air can offer something they’ve never experienced before.

Hassle Free Transport

A true joy of escorted travel by air: planned, accessible and convenient transportation. No navigating public transport or hiring a car. Everything is organised ahead of time, and your clients will be safely escorted through every leg of the journey.

Overall, escorted travel by air means peace of mind. Everything is taken care of, allowing you and your clients to relax. Any issues that arise will be swiftly resolved, creating a stress-free trip for you and your clients alike.