- The private jet booking service is now offering 'best and instant' pricing for time-saving helicopter transfers to European ski resorts – 

Private jet booking service PrivateFly has launched a new helicopter service, offering exclusive fixed pricing on helicopter transfers to popular European ski resorts. The company says the service has been launched to reflect increasing demand for shorter ski breaks and shorter booking lead times – and offers market-leading prices and service. It is available to those who want to book a helicopter flight only, in addition to PrivateFly's private jet clients.

The new service offers helicopter flights from 14 airports in France and Switzerland, directly into popular ski resorts, such as Meribel, Courchevel, Val D'Isere and Val Thorens. There is a choice of helicopter type - from a single engine AS350 (seats 5 or 6) to a EC155 twin engine helicopter, which offers a faster journey; spacious VIP club seating for 6 people; and a bigger luggage capacity. Several of the helicopter models also offer additional secure storage for skis underneath the aircraft.

PrivateFly says its prices are fixed and instant, unlike other helicopter companies, whose prices can vary on the same route, and who can take hours to quote. Prices per person start from €243 for a one-way flight from Annecy to Courchevel, based on a group of 6 travelling together in a AS350 (€1460 for the whole aircraft).

Adam Twidell, CEO of PrivateFly comments: “With the popularity of short ski breaks on the rise, it's never been more of a priority to maximise time on the slopes – and minimise the time to get there.  

“Our existing private jet clients know how many hours can be saved by landing as close as possible to the resort, by using smaller airports. Helicopter transfers make the journey even faster, and can be combined with a private jet flight or an airline flight. For example a helicopter transfer from Grenoble to Courchevel takes just 25 minutes, compared to a drive time of between 2 and 3 hours – even longer in busy traffic. For a return journey this can gain an extra half day on the slopes.

“We are seeing more clients booking ski breaks at short notice and our private charter helicopter service is fast, transparent and easy to arrange. We have secured preferred fixed rates with local helicopter operators, so there is no waiting around for a quote.

“Of course the luxury of a helicopter transfer can add considerably to the enjoyment of a ski trip, but it is the compelling time-saving benefits that attract many customers.”

For a full price list and details of helicopters and routes see http://www.privatefly.com/inspirational-jet-flights/helicopter-ski-transfers.html

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Notes to editors:

A full price list and details of helicopters and routes are available at http://www.privatefly.com/inspirational-jet-flights/helicopter-ski-transfers.html

About PrivateFly:

PrivateFly is the leading global booking platform for private jet charter, making it faster, easier and more cost-effective to compare and book private jets. With over 7000 aircraft integrated worldwide, PrivateFly combines innovative technology with a VIP multilingual flight team, available 24 hours. In May 2014, CEO Adam Twidell was named by Aviation Week as one of the Top 10 Leaders of European Business Aviation, the judges describing him an 'internet pioneer' for the industry.

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