It’s no secret that demand for private jet travel is in a growth mode, and the Federal Aviation Administration projects hours flown aboard private jets will grow 300% in less than a decade. More than 4,000 airports are available for private jets, com-pared with 400 used by commercial airlines. Since many airports for private jets are convenient and uncongested, those who can afford such travel may get more of what they often are short on—time.

Bridging the gap between private jets and claustrophobic passenger aircraft, many major airlines have been stepping up with better services and seating targeted specifically to the high-end international traveler.