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Not in This Lifetime… Guns N’ Roses Tour with Luxwing

Guns N’ Roses, often abbreviated as GNR, is the most popular American hard rock band, formed in 1985.

The Not in This Lifetime… Tour is an ongoing concert tour by hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. It features classic lineup members Axl RoseSlash and Duff McKagan, marking the first time since the Use Your Illusion Tour in 1993 that the three performed together.

The tour was 2016’s highest-earning per-city global concert tour as well as the fourth-highest-grossing overall that year. In 2017 the tour ranked as the second highest grossing worldwide tour.

The tour was honored at the Billboard Touring Awards in November 2017, winning Top Tour/Top Draw and being nominated for Top Boxscore.

The full tour announcement came on April 1, 2016, when the band announced 20 cities as part of a North American leg of the tour dubbed “Not in This Lifetime…”.The tour’s name is a reference to a 2012 interview in which Rose, when asked about when a potential reunion would happen, responded “not in this lifetime.”

Additional dates in Chicago, New England, New York, and Los Angeles were announced on April 25 due to shows selling out.

On December 5, the band announced 35 North American and European dates for 2017 / 2018.

Luxwing has provided flights suitable for participation in this concert and more other important events around the world. For this event the flight dates are as follows:

  • Guns N’ Roses/ Jul 16/ Tallinn (Estonia)
  • Guns N’ Roses/ Jul 7/ Leipzig (Germany)
  • Guns N’ Roses/ Jul 24/ Reykjavik (Iceland)
  • Guns N’ Roses/ Jul 4/ Nijmegen (Netherlands)
  • Guns N’ Roses/ Jul 19/ Oslo (Norway)
  • Guns N’ Roses/ Jul 13/ Moscow (Russia)
  • Guns N’ Roses/ Jul 1/ Barcelona (Spain)

Check all events in our calendar and contact our sales department.

 

AirCraft Ambulance

The importance of an immediate Air Ambulance

Have you ever thought about the importance fo aviation in saving human life and in critical situacions that require speed and immediate avalaibility?

Air medical transport has become a well-established part of the emergency medical services (EMS)
system. Through the use of aircraft, patients are moved swiftly and safely throughout the world. However,
for a number of reasons, the use of air medical transport remains somewhat controversial. One reason for
this controversy is that debate continues to surround appropriate utilization of air medical transport. Since
the topics of triage to air transport were last addressed by the National Association of EMS Physicians’
(NAEMSP’s) Air Medical Task Force (hereafter abbreviated as “the Task Force”), there has been
significant evolution of thought concerning appropriateness of air medical dispatch.

Luxwing Ltd provides a complete range of Air Ambulance and Airline Escort services to Insurance and Assistance companies as well as Government Health Care and private clients. We have professional medical teams which we cater to the patient’s condition. We can provide almost any type of medical team that is requested. We provide immediate response (max 5 hours in Europe) for emergency and non-emergency airline medical escort service anywhere in the world.
We have different options of transport based on the situation, from dedicated helicopter to Air Ambulance Flights. We consider all the possibilities, and will advise on the safest and most cost-effective options. We aim to give you a quotation within hours.

We know how important and delicat is our work and we dedicato to it 100% e with all our passion to give the best.

All of our vehicles have been constructed with the long distance transportation of patients in mind, we attend to the smallest details which can enhance patient safety and comfort on long journeys.

If you need more information, not esitate to contact our sales department.

Find out how to save up to 75% on your flight

Fancy visiting Florence and its fantastic Renaissance palaces and museums?
Maybe you prefer Nice and breathing the air of a more multicultural city and lives in the Mediterranean?
Or are you looking forward to a weekend on the sunny beaches of Ibiza and enjoying its inimitable nightlife?

Take advantage of our Empty Legs service with super discounted rates for last minute flights.

What are Luxwing Empty Legs?

An empty leg is a private jet that flies without passengers. This happens when our plane accompanies passengers to their destination and returns empty to base, or when it flies empty to go and pick up passengers at another airport.
Keep an eye on our page, using an empty leg Flight you can save up to 75% on the cost of a normal flight!

So don’t put aside that sudden desire to leave that you have, take a look immediately at the departures of the next few days and fly to your favorite destination in the name of fun and savings, you’re spoilt for choice!

Good weekend and good flight!

Manifesta 12 a Palermo

Fly to Palermo to join Manifesta 12, the European Nomadic Biennial

This year the City of Palermo, Italy, is the host city of Manifesta 12

Quattro Canti Square, in Palermo city center

 

About Manifesta

Manifesta, the European Nomadic Biennial, originated in the early nineties in response to the political, economic and social changes following the end of the Cold War and the subsequent steps towards European integration. Since then, Manifesta has developed into a travelling platform that focuses on the dialogue between art and society in Europe.

Manifesta is a project based on community: its success depends on the collaboration between the international and local actors and the involvement and engagement of the local communities.

Manifesta is the European Nomadic Biennial, held in a different host city every two years. It is a major international art event, attracting visitors from all over the world.

Manifesta is the go-to place for discovering emerging artists, thought-provoking ideas, new artworks especially commissioned for the event, and creative experiences in dialogue with spectacular locations of each host city.

Manifesta was founded in Amsterdam in the early 1990s as a European biennial of contemporary art striving to enhance artistic and cultural exchanges after the end of Cold War.

In the next decade, Manifesta will focus on evolving from an art exhibition into an interdisciplinary platform for social change, introducing holistic urban research and legacy-oriented programming as the core of its model.

Manifesta is still run by its original founder, Dutch historian Hedwig Fijen, and managed by a permanent team of international specialists.

Each new edition is started up and fundraised individually. Currently, Manifesta is working from its offices in Amsterdam and Palermo, with an upcoming office in Marseille for Manifesta 13 opening in the French city in 2020.

Manifesta in Palermo

Manifesta 12 in Palermo in 2018 will be a fantastic opportunity for the city to reinvigorate its local and international identity. It is a moment for Europe to appreciate the significance of its Mediterranean dimension and identity: Palermo brings Manifesta to the Mediterranean and the Mediterranean to Europe. Manifesta 12 is an opportunity to celebrate Palermo for what it really is: a laboratory for the humanities, arts and culture. The city will be able to renew itself and pave a way for its future.

The upcoming pre-biennial program will start in building the process for a sustainable theoretical framework and will set out the parameters of the city’s revitalization process. In this phase, Manifesta would like to activate the communities of Palermo in the identification of its mission statement and objectives, as well as the challenges, expectations and outcomes of Manifesta 12. For  more information visit Manifesta official web site.

Manifesta 12 opened on the evening of 16 June 2018 and run until 4 November 2018, featuring the work of 50 participants and 20 venues.

A diffuse network of events including artistic installations, videos, performances, urban actions, and literary projects constitutes The Planetary Garden. Cultivating Coexistence developed by the Manifesta 12 Creative Mediators Bregtje van der Haak, Andrés Jaque, Ippolito Pestellini Laparelli and Mirjam Varadinis.

Fly with us to Palermo and live a new amazing artistic experience!

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Embraer Phenom 300

Overview

Embraer Phenom 300 was declared the best-selling light business jet for 2017 and it is the last jet into Luxwing’s family. It is really operative since February 2018 and, to date, it has made more than 20 flight. In this post, we will describe our airplane and their details, we will illustrate why this vehicle isn’t a minor upgrade to the Phenom 100 and how it is stronger and more sophisticated. Embraer’s Phenom 300E: “The new standard in value and customer experience”.

Phenom 300 is Embraer’s attempt to stretch the limits of the light jet segment by creating an airplane with best-in-class performance, comfort and utility while keeping operating costs at a lower level.

Embraer, a few years ago, delivered more than one hundred Phenom 100, that despite an economic recession that caused many cancellations. This airplane garnered price and rave review for its beefy design and predictable flying manners.

The 300 does have many things in common with the 100, including the basic fuselage, the use of new-generation Pratt & Whitney Canada engines and the same airliner-tough design philosophy.

With Phenom 300, Embraer was looking to go far beyond its success with the 100, with increasing speed and field performance, a comfortable aisled cabin, excellent range and great operating economies and maintainability.

Design inspired to Innovation, Comfort, Ergonomics and performance

The aircraft’s sleek, fierce look – highlighted by its high stance and low, swept wing with winglets – is a real head-turner, delivering a ramp presence that is immediately recognizable, infinitely enviable and absolutely unforgettable. Plus, the aircraft’s largest-in-class door and unique airstair with handrails and optional step lighting make for an impressive grand entrance.

They gave the 300 a longer fuselage, an all-new wing, powerful and quiet Pratt & Whitney Canada turbofan engines, a hefty fuel capacity and solid construction.

The cabin of the 300 is stretched 14 inches — it seems like much more — from that of the 100. It has a center aisle, but with the Oval Lite concept, Embraer has cleverly maximized the comfort of the cabin.  The Design was conceived jointly with renowned design house BMW Designworks, the interior is upscale and minimalist, using clean lines, muted colors and open space to give the feeling of a larger space. Thye windows are larger than those in nearly all midsize airplanes and nicely placed.

Finally, Phenom 300 has the best cabin pressurization in its class: At 45,000 feet, the Phenom 300E is pressurized like a cabin at altitude of 6,600 feet. So occupants feel less fatigued and have a more comfortable flight experience.

Measuring 74 cubic feet (2.09 cubic meters), the Phenom 300E’s external baggage capacity is big enough to accommodate your whole group’s luggage. An optional wardrobe keeps your suits wrinkle-free, and for additional convenience, the aircraft also offers 10 cubic feet of internal storage space.

Phenom 300 is the best airplane for intercontinental business travel or for entertainment days. Luxwing is very happy and proud to be able to host its customers on this plane.

Luxwing hopes to see you very soon on our airplanes, for more information does not reach out to contact sales department or compile the request form.

Our 7 Favourite Villas to Fly to this Winter

It may be getting colder across Europe but that doesn’t mean putting an end to your vacationing! There are plenty of spots to travel where the weather is still warm, as well as some winter friendly, cosy getaways not too far from home. Have a look at our top-7 favourite spots, currently available on everybody’s favourite holiday property rental service – Airbnb, but don’t think that means cheap. These exclusive properties are fit for a king… Or perhaps a prince, keep reading as Prince Harry has in fact slept in one of the properties on this very list! So if you fancy something exclusive this winter, read on to find this seasons hot spots, and then give us a call to arrange your private travel with Luxwing!

1 – Dairsie Castle – Scotland

Number one on our list is this historic Medieval Castle set in a secluded location in Scotland, yet still only a 15-minute drive to St Andrews and an hour from Edinburgh. The castle would be a perfect spot to spend a holiday with up to 13 people. Keep warm with wood fires spread across the house, and feel like royalty whilst sleeping in a king sized, four post bed. The castle is situated on 6 acres of land and if winter walks are your thing, then put on your coat and take a stroll through the orchards and forests to the river Eden which runs through the properties grounds.

2 – Chateau Bruxelles – Switzerland

What could be better than staying in a castle next to a ski resort? This beautiful castle in Davos features the seclusion and scenery expected from Europe’s highest city, with fantastic skiing and snowboarding opportunities. The apartment is perfect for a couples getaway and will provide memories to last a life time.

3.Balian Treehouse – Bali

If it’s some winter sun you’re after, then you could do worse than a trip to Bali. It’s beautiful natural landscapes are incredible, and weather reaches averages of around 30°C in December. This hand built tree house home is absolutely magical. It features a fantastic pool within its tropical garden, and the beach is also only a 3-minute walk away.

4-Tromvik Lodge – Norway

How about watching the northern lights from this incredible secluded home in Norway whilst staying warm inside an outdoor hot tub? This home can fit up to ten guests, or if you want a romantic getaway it’s also perfect for two. This is exactly what Prince Harry did when he took his girlfriend to this exact Airbnb for a magical first holiday. This home is surrounded by wilderness and if you get bored of whale watching over the panoramic ocean views, then there are plenty of activities available to suit everyone including hiking, hunting, climbing and even skiing!

5 – Dar Ahwach – Morocco

This genuine Moroccan home features a cute courtyard with an authentic Moroccan bath, as well as a roof terrace. This home would make a great location for a short city break with up to 7 guests, as you will be stationed in a central but safe location. Giving you easy access to explore Marrakech’s markets, restaurants and enjoy the culture first hand.

6- Carbon Beach house – Malibu

At nearly £8,000 per night, this is the most expensive property on our list, but for good reason. The luxury property is located right on Malibu beach, and the open planned living area makes for the perfect beach home. There is a bar, and open fires throughout the house, making it an ideal place to entertain your guests – even on the cooler nights. The home also has a massive indoor/outdoor hot tub where you can look out at the the famous Malibu ocean in comfortable warm waters.

7- Eilein Cottage – Scotland

Situated on Loch an Eilein, this home offers stunning views of what almost becomes your own private lake due to its isolated location. The home itself is decorated to the highest standards and includes underfloor heating as well as a double wood fire place in the bedroom and living room – making this a fantastic, cosy spot to spend a white Christmas, as it regularly snows here. You are also very close to the mountains and (weather permitting), may be able to do a little bit of skiing during your stay!

All of these Airbnb come highly recommended due to the hosts exceptional level of care and assistance they offer guests once they arrive. But what about your travel? Luxwing are specialist’s in offering that same customer service when travelling, from picking you up at your home, to providing tailored amenities on-flight and then getting you to the accommodation you have chosen. Whatever your trip, Luxwing want to help make it as special as possible. Give us a call now to find out what else we can do for you.

 

High Traffic Events Across Europe for October 2017

Have you got a busy month planned this October? We have. There are loads of great events from sports to business and everything in between! So why not fly with us whilst we take trips across Europe, offering something for all our clients! It’s also Halloween so stay tuned for some family friendly suggestions if that’s your thing. And of course, Oktoberfest is still in progress so if its drinking and dining your after we have this and lots of other suggestions in the food, drink and cultural events section of this article.

Sports

With football, tennis, running and cycling events coming up this month. We’re sure we have something to get you cheering! Many of these events are also open to participation. For example, the legion run in Athens will see you running 5k and tackling Loads of obstacles. Pushing yourself to the absolute limits! There are also several sailing, horse racing and golf events this month. And if you fancy attending something a little bit more complex but don’t have room for all your stuff on commercial flights, don’t forget that our planes can take up to 350kg of baggage!

  • Helsinki Trophy (figure skating) – Sep 29-Oct 1 – Helsinki, Finland
  • Barcolana 49 Regatta (sailing) – Sep 29-Oct 8 – Trieste, Italy
  • Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (horse racing) – Oct 1 – Chantilly, France
  • Zagreb Marathon – Oct 8 – Zagreb, Croatia
  • Bog Run – Oct 8 – Castlewellan, Ireland
  • 20k Paris Race – Oct 8 – Paris, France
  • Sparkasse Marathon – Oct 8-9 – Lindau-habour, Austria
  • Italian Open (golf) – Oct 12-15 – Milan, Italy
  • Kingsland Oslo Horse Show – Oct 13-15 – Oslo, Norway
  • BNP Paribas Luxembourg Open (tennis) – Oct 14-21 – Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
  • Bucharest City Marathon – Oct 14-15 – Bucharest, Romania
  • Premier League – Liverpool vs Man Utd – Oct 14 – Liverpool, UK
  • Amsterdam Marathon – Oct 15 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Rock’ n’ Roll Lisbon – Marathon – Oct 15 – Lisbon, Portugal
  • Poreč Triatlon – Oct 15 – Poreč, Croatia
  • City Cross Run & Walk – Oct 15 – Prague, Czech republic
  • Legion Run Athens – Oct 15 – Athens, Greece
  • Stockholm Open (tennis) – Oct 16-22 – Stockholm, Sweden
  • The Bodrum Cup (sailing) – Oct 16-21 – Turkey, Turkey
  • European Open (tennis) – Oct 16-22 – Antwerp, Belgium
  • VTB Kremlin Cup (tennis) – Oct 16-22 – Moscow, Russia
  • MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal (surfing) – Oct 17-28 – Peniche, Portugal
  • Helsinki International Horse Show – Oct 18-22 – Helsinki, Finland
  • World Surf Kayak Championships – Oct 20-28 – Portrush, Ireland
  • Burnett vs Zhakiyanov (boxing) – Oct 21 – Belfast, Ireland
  • British Champions Day (horseracing) – Oct 21 – Ascot, UK
  • Lausanne Marathon – Oct 22 – Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Premier League – Spurs vs Liverpool – Oct 22 – London, UK
  • Swiss Indoors (tennis) – Oct 23-29 – Basel, Switzerland
  • Erste Bank Open 500 (tennis) – Oct 23-29 – Vienna, Austria
  • Baja Portalegre 500 – Oct 26-28 – Alentejo Region, Portugal
  • European Team Chess Championship – Oct 27-Nov 7 – Crete, Greece
  • Danube River MTB Marathon (bike) – Oct 28 – Prundu, Romania
  • 28th Marmaris International Race Week (sailing) – Oct 28-Nov 3 – Marmaris, Turkey
  • Swiss City Marathon – Oct 29 – Lucerne, Switzerland
  • Rolex Paris Masters (tennis) – Oct 30-Nov 5 – Paris, France
  • Volvo Ocean Race (stopover) – Oct 31-Nov5 – Lisbon, Portugal

Music and Arts

Lady Gaga will be continuing her world tour, this month, with tons of events across Europe. If you’re more of a rock fan, then the Rolling Stones and Metallica are also on tour at the moment. We’re also happy to be recommending loads of jazz festivals and some of the best art festivals, including the FIAC contemporary art exhibition in Paris. We’re especially excited for a couple of open nights at museums in Luxembourg and all across Austria, where you can enjoy the magic of exploring museums late into the night.

  • Lady Gaga – Oct 1 – Antwerp, Belgium
  • Rolling Stones – Oct 3 – Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Lady Gaga – Oct 3 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Desertfest Athens (music festival) – Oct 6-7 – Athens, Greece
  • Festival of Lights – Oct 6-15 – Berlin, Germany
  • Long Night of Museums – Oct 7-8 – Across Austria
  • Nuit Blanche – Oct 7 – Paris, France
  • Lady Gaga – Oct 6-7 – Paris, France
  • Jazz Festival – Oct 6-15 – Stockholm, Sweden
  • Neil Diamond – Oct 8 – Belfast, Ireland
  • Lady Gaga – Oct 9 & 11 – London, UK
  • Rolling Stones – Oct 9 – Dusseldorf, Germany
  • Funky Elephant Festival (dance festival) – Oct 9-10 – Helsinki, Finland
  • Carnival of Lights – Oct 12-22 – Helsinki, Finland
  • Rolling Stones – Oct 12 – Stockholm, Sweden
  • Lady Gaga – Oct 12 & 15 – Birmingham, UK
  • Gravity Festival – Oct 13-14 – Prague, Czech Republic
  • Night of Museums – Oct 14 – Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
  • Rolling Stones – Oct 15 – Arnhem, Netherlands
  • Lada Gaga – Oct 17 – Manchester, UK
  • CODA Oslo International Dance Festival – Oct 18-28 – Oslo, Norway
  • Amsterdam Dance Event – Oct 18-22 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • FIAC (exhibition – contemporary art) – Oct 19-22 – Paris, France
  • Rolling Stones – Oct 19 – Nanterre, France
  • Lady Gaga – Oct 21 – Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Rolling Stones – Oct 22 & 25 – Puteaux, France
  • Metallica – Oct 22 & 24 – London, UK
  • Lady Gaga – Oct 23 – Stockholm, Sweden
  • Blues Festival – Oct 25-29 – Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Lady Gaga – Oct 26 – Berlin, Germany
  • Metallica – Oct 26 – Glasgow, UK
  • Bram Stoker Festival – Oct 27-30 – Dublin, Ireland
  • Guinness Cork Jazz Festival – Oct 27-30 – Cork, Ireland
  • Lady Gaga – Oct 28 – Koln, Germany
  • Metallica – Oct 28 – Manchester, UK
  • Metallica – Oct 30 – Birmingham, UK

Business Conferences and Industrial Exhibitions

Whatever business you’re in, it’s important to keep up to date with trends and competition. We’ve got a massive assortment of events coming up this month in every industry you can imagine. So we’re sure there’s something to help you grow your business this year. For example, we’ll be keeping a close eye on Inter Airport Europe to find out all about the current trends and new products heading to market within the airport industry.

  • Vitrum (exhibition – glass industry) – Oct 3-6 – Milan, Italy
  • TOOLEX (exhibition – machine tools -tools) – Oct 3-5 – Sosnowiec, Poland
  • Ros-Gaz Expo (exhibition – Gas) – Oct 3-6 – St. Petersburg, Russia
  • Helitech International (trade exhibition) – Oct 3-5 – London, UK
  • Lineapelle (exhibition – leather goods – furnishings) – Oct 4-6 – Milan, Italy
  • Inter Airport Europe (exhibition – airports) – Oct 10-13 – Munich, Germany
  • Build Show (exhibition – building) – Oct 10-12 – Birmingham, UK
  • Grand Designs Live (exhibition – building) – Oct 11-15 – Birmingham, UK
  • DanFish International (exhibition – fishing industry) – Oct 11-13 – Aalborg, Denmark
  • Venus (exhibition – erotic and lifestyle) – Oct 12-15 – Berlin, Germany
  • Dental World (exhibition – dentistry) – Oct 12-14 – Budapest, Hungary
  • Bauen + Wohnen (exhibition – building) – Oct 14-22 – Hannover, Germany
  • Home and Living Expo – Oct 14-22 – Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
  • Salon International (exhibition – hairdressing) – Oct 14-16 – London, UK
  • MIPCOM (exhibition – entertainment content) – Oct 16-19 – Cannes, France
  • Equip Auto (exhibition – automobile industry) – Oct 17-21 – Paris, France
  • Enada Autunno (exhibition – amusement -gaming machines) – Oct 17-19 – Rome, Italy
  • BACA Awards & Autumn Luncheon (trade event) – Oct 18 – London, UK
  • European Council meeting – Oct 19-20 – Brussels, Belgium
  • Busworld Europe (exhibition – bus -coach) – Oct 20-15 – Kortrijk, Belgium
  • HOST (exhibition – hospitality) Oct 20-14 – Milan, Italy
  • CPHL Worldwide (exhibition – pharma) – Oct 24-26 – Frankfurt, Germany
  • KIDEXPO (exhibition – families) – Oct 26-30 – Paris, France
  • Ideal Home Show (exhibition – homes -interiors) – Oct 27-30 – Dublin, Ireland
  • The Luxury Property Show (exhibition – property) – Oct 27-18 – London, UK
  • The Munich Show (exhibition – minerals, gems, jewellery, fossils) – Oct 27-19 – Munich, Germany
  • Salon du Chocolat (exhibition – chocolate) – Oct 28-Nov 1 – Paris, France
  • Hamburg International Boat Show (exhibition) – Oct 28-Nov 5 – Hamburg, Germany

Shows and Conventions

Whatever you do for fun, we want to help keep you up to date with all the events happening across Europe in your chosen field. We’re excited to recommend some comedy festivals, boat shows and the renowned Comic Con will be making its way to Paris. There are also some big design conventions this month like Łódź design festival in Poland and Designblok.

  • Design Week – Oct 11-15 – Moscow, Russia
  • Salon Nautico International (exhibition – boats) – Oct 11-15 – Barcelona, Spain
  • Astra International Film Festival – Oct 16-22 – Sibiu, Romania
  • Rijeka Nautical Show – Sep 29-Oct 1 – Rijeka, Croatia
  • CPH Pix (film festival) – Sep 28-Oct 11 – Copenhagen, Denmark
  • International Film Festival – Sep 28-Oct 8 – Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Belfast Comedy Festival – Oct 2-8 – Belfast, Ireland
  • Łódź Design Festival – Oct 3-6 – Łódź, Poland
  • BFI London Film Festival – Oct 4-15 – London, UK
  • Vienna International Film Festival – Oct 19-Nov 2 – Vienna, Austria
  • Biograd Boat Show – Oct 19-22 – Biograd na Moru, Croatia
  • LVIV Fashion Week – Oct 26-29 – LVIV, Ukraine
  • Designblok – Oct 26-30 – Prague, Czech Republic
  • Fashion Week – Oct 21-26 – Moscow, Russia
  • Dutch Design Week – Oct 21-29 – Eindhoven, Netherlands
  • Comic Con Paris – Oct 27-29 – Paris, France
  • Fashion Week – Oct 27-Nov 2 – Riga, Latvia
  • Oslo Motor Show – Oct 27-29 – Lillestrøm, Norway

Food, drink and cultural events

As we said in the introduction to this article, Oktoberfest continues this month with events across Europe. We’ve also got plenty of other drinking festivals if wine is more up your street, and why not check out the 1st annual world championship in olive picking in Postria, Croatia, where you can find out the art behind making olive oil as well as trying some of the area’s finest dishes from hospitable locals.

  • Oktoberfest at Chateau Neuf – Sep 29-Oct 7 – Oslo, Norway
  • Helsinki Baltic Herring Market – Oct 1-7 – Helsinki, Finland
  • Oktoberfest à Paris – Oct 5-14 – Paris, France
  • Santorini Experience – Oct 6-8 – Santorini, Greece
  • EurHop! Rome Beer Festival – Oct 6-8 – Rome, Italy
  • Anuga (exhibition – food) – Oct 7-11 – Cologne, Germany
  • Culture Night (events across the city) – Oct 13 – Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Halloween in Tivoli Gardens – Oct 13-Nov 5 – Copenhagen, Denmark
  • 1st World Championship in Olive Picking – Oct 19-22 – Postira, Croatia
  • Megavino (exhibition – wine) – Oct 20-23 – Brussels, Belgium
  • Pig Slaughter Sausage Festival – Oct 21-23 – Budapest, Hungary
  • Distillery Day – Oct 22 – Grevenmacher, Luxembourg
  • Carnexpo (exhibition – food) – Oct 25-29 – Bucharest, Romania
  • Rose of Saffron Festival – Oct 28-30 – Consuegra, Spain
  • Poperinge Beer Festival – Oct 28-19 – Poperinge, Belgium

 

What are you most excited for? We’d love to hear from you about any events you’ve attended or are interested in going to. Of course, if there’s something else on your list for October let us know and we’ll make sure to fly you as close to the action as we possibly can. Contact us now for details on flights to your chosen destination, and to hear more about all the perks of flying private!

 

 

 

 

First time Flying Private? Here’s what to expect!

Whether you’re being taken by a friend or have finally made the leap from commercial travel to private aviation – Welcome, the grass is rightfully greener over here. But, if you’ve never flown private before there are a few bad habits that we’ll have to break first to allow to enjoy to your luxury travel as much as possible!

When to arrive

Firstly, and most importantly, don’t arrive early! This seems to be difficult for some of our customers to understand due to years of being social conditioned to turn up at the airport two hours before, but with private travel it’s much more relaxed. 15-30 minutes is more than enough for a brief security check and a glass of champagne before the plane is in the air. This is in fact one of the most popular reasons that people come back to private aviation again and again. Once you’ve experienced door to door travel without waiting, it’s hard to go back!

Tailored to your needs

But what happens if you’re running late? Well the beautiful thing about private travel is that the timetable revolves around you! Just give us a 30 second call and we can completely change our plans to better suit your timing and even destination! A day round trip to, for example, Milan would be difficult without private aviation due to the number of hours spent waiting in airports and negotiating security, on top of that you must abide by a pre-determined airline schedule. Flying with Luxwing allows you to spend a relaxed day in a new city and then have the plane waiting for when you’re ready to go home.

Your Favourite Meal at 41,000ft

Once in the air, you’re welcome to make yourself at home and do what you want. We’ve put everything there for you so if you see some snacks or drinks that you fancy tucking into, don’t worry about asking – go right ahead! You’re also welcome to venture into the cockpit where you can chat with your pilots and find out what’s going on. Something which once again is impossible on commercial travel.

Anything is possible on a private flight, but some things need to be pre-arranged. If you have any dietary requirements or just fancy sushi for lunch, then let us know! There is little that we can’t do for you and if you give us adequate notice we can make sure that bespoke meals and entertainment are catered for once you step foot onto your plane.

Private Transfer to your final destination

Lastly, when you fly with Luxwing the service doesn’t end when you reach your destination. We are able to offer tons of information about your destination to make sure that you have the most pleasurable trip possible. We also offer chauffeur driven transfers to your destination, so that you don’t have to worry about anything when flying with us apart from enjoying your trip.

Book now your first private charter!

If you’re interested in experiencing for yourself the differences between private and commercial aviation, make sure you give Luxwing a call. Our private flight packages leave commercial travel in the dust, and may not be as expensive as you think if you check out our empty legs page. Give us a call or contact us through our website to find out what you’ve been missing out on.

Charter a jet for your September meetings? Check out our Business Empty Legs

We have recently published an article with recommendations on the best events that you should visit around Europe this month, and because the summer holidays have come to an end and everyone is getting back into work, we included over 20 business conferences and trade exhibitions, helping to give you a little push getting back into the office. What’s better is that Luxwing are offering tons of discounted flights to major locations across the world, including London, Paris, Geneva and many, many more, making those after summer international meetings just a little bit easier!

How does it work? The empty legs programme gives our clients discounts up to 70% on pre-determined routes, using planes which would otherwise be empty. Our huge list of empty leg flights can be seen on our empty legs page, which is updated daily!

There is a lot of choice and the list keeps growing and changing, but if you don’t see exactly what you need, make sure to give us a call, as some routes are flexible and we may be able to give you information on soon to be added flights which aren’t online yet!

Of course, we guarantee our empty leg flights come with the same quality and professional, luxury service as our regular flights. The only difference is huge discounts for our customers. So if you’re planning an upcoming business trip check out our empty legs page to see if you can save money on identical flights, then give us a call for more information and pricing. We also created this video containing more information about the empty legs programme, and if you still have questions, you can chat with us directly though our website! Contact us now to see how much you could save!

MEBAA International Aviation Show is coming next week in Marrakech, Morocco!

As the title suggests next week we’ve got one of our favourite events coming up! The Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation association is going to be held on the 12th – 13th of September and we couldn’t be more excited to hear all of the upcoming trends from airlines, suppliers and experts in the field.

The Middle East and North Africa is an extremely fast growing market, with North Africa’s business aircraft fleet in particular growing at twice the rate of the global average! And as Morocco has become the most active market, containing 50% of north African aircraft movements with 15-20% annual growth, it the ideal place to hold this year’s conference!

The event is expected to attract upwards of 2,500 visitors made up of enthusiasts and professionals with the hopes of facilitating face to face meetings between: customers, manufacturers, interior suppliers, maintenance companies, and professionals from all specialisations in the industry. There are 65 companies exhibiting on the day including global suppliers like 3M, Jet Aviation, Aeroshell, Gulfstream and Boeing to name a few.

This all makes it the perfect place for a bit of industry related networking helping you explore the newest trends in the Middle Eastern and North African market, including a keynote presentation on Morocco’s business aviation airport project.

Although this will be the second year that the event has been held in Morocco, this year it will be in a brand new location. Menara airport is only 6km from the city centre facilitating easy access to and from the beautiful city’s luxury hotels. If you haven’t visited the city before, the trip is certainly worth it.

Of course, as with all events, make sure to give Luxwing a call to arrange your private door to door travel, to the event. We can act as your personal concierge offering tips on this beautiful city, whilst setting up private chauffeurs to and from your accommodation. Stay tuned next week to see all the events on offer this September, and if you’re interested in hearing more about the beautiful city of Marrakech, why not let us know through one of our social media channels and perhaps we’ll write a dedicated article on how to enjoy this beautiful city in premium luxury!