Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a vibrant and festive holiday celebrated around the world, but most notably in New Orleans, Louisiana. Falling on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent, Mardi Gras is a day of indulgence and revelry. People don colorful costumes, masks, and beads, taking to the streets to join grand parades and lively festivities.
The day is characterized by an abundance of rich, indulgent foods and drinks, as it’s the last opportunity to enjoy such treats before the solemn period of fasting and reflection during Lent. Mardi Gras represents a joyful and spirited celebration of life, music, and culture, with its origins dating back centuries, and it continues to be a beloved tradition that brings communities together in a spirit of joy and camaraderie.
The Miami International Boat Show is an annual marine extravaganza that takes place in Miami, Florida, typically during February. This world-renowned event is a paradise for boating and water enthusiasts, offering a vast and diverse showcase of boats, yachts, and marine products. With its picturesque waterfront location and warm weather, the show creates a captivating atmosphere where visitors can explore the latest vessel innovations, cutting-edge technology, and accessories for all their boating needs.
From luxury mega-yachts to small, innovative watercraft, the Miami International Boat Show is a hub of maritime excellence, drawing boat aficionados, industry professionals, and curious onlookers alike. It not only celebrates the maritime lifestyle but also serves as a dynamic marketplace and networking opportunity for the global boating industry
The Rio Carnival in Brazil is one of the world’s most exuberant and captivating cultural celebrations. Held annually in Rio de Janeiro, typically in February or March, this vibrant event is a dazzling spectacle of music, dance, and colorful costumes that captures the essence of Brazilian culture. Samba parades, featuring elaborate floats and samba schools with thousands of dancers, take center stage at the Sambadrome, while street parties, known as blocos, erupt throughout the city, creating an infectious party atmosphere.
Millions of locals and tourists alike come together to revel in the festivities, showcasing their love for music and dance as they move to the rhythm of samba and other Brazilian beats.
The Quebec Winter Carnival, also known as Carnaval de Québec, is a vibrant and iconic winter celebration held annually in Quebec City, Canada. This enchanting event typically takes place in late January to early February, transforming the historic Old Quebec into a magical winter wonderland. Visitors and locals alike gather to revel in the festivities, which include ice sculptures, parades, snow slides, snow sculptures, and a host of outdoor activities such as ice skating, dog sledding, and snowshoeing. A beloved tradition for over a century, the Quebec Winter Carnival captures the spirit of the season and showcases the unique culture and joie de vivre of the Quebecois people.
Super Bowl LVIII is the upcoming American football championship game of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2023 season and is scheduled to be played on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. This is the first Super Bowl that will be held in Nevada. It will mark the third straight year that the Super Bowl has been played in the Western United States, following host cities Los Angeles, California, in 2022 and Phoenix, Arizona, in 2023.
This is the time to go large or don’t go at all. Midsized and Heavy Jets dominate the empty leg requests we receive with big time ballers looking to have a good time.
Private Jet Event Travel in Q1 2023 is a very busy time. We have been digging up deals for NFL playoff games around the nation. It has actually been so busy this year that we delayed this blog post by a week due to the volume of calls, text, and email inquiries for flights. Finally, we had the chance to catch our breath and put together this nice 1st Quarter 2023 Events calendar of interest to the air charter community. Hope you have the the opportunity to enjoy some of these as they kick-off their annual events.
January 2023
The NFL playoffs are running strong and the final weekend of playoff games is this upcoming Sunday, January 29th. People will be flocking to Kansas City, Missouri and Arrowhead Stadium for the AFC conference playoff game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Our preferred private air charter airport is the Charles B. Wheeler downtown airport (KMKC) which is located four miles from downtown Kansas City. Its a very busy airport with over 67,000 aircraft operations annually. The NFC conference game will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Lincoln Financial Field Stadium with the San Francisco 49ers stepping onto the green against the tough to beat this year Eagles. It should be a great weekend of football, and we are already deep into sourcing flights to these games for our clients.
X-Games in Aspen, Colorado will be running from January 27th thru January 29th. The Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado event is the biggest snow sport event of the year and its even free to attend. There’s a great lineup for music this year with free performances from acts like Kaskade, Yung Gravy, Night Tales, MOD SUN, and MADDS. Aspen is amazing in January so this is a great event to add to your private air charter plans.
Sundance Film Festival spans from January 19th through the 29th in Park City/Salt Lake City, Utah. If you are a film buff or a celebrity sighting fanatic, this is the event for you. You can visit the website for tickets and information. The best overall ticket is the Festival Package: In-Person where you get tickets to screenings, in-person premiers, early access to ticket selections, and all online Explorer Pass benefits including Short Film and Indie Episodic programs. Our favorite private air charter airport is Heber Valley Airport (KHCR) which isn’t too big, but very accommodating. There are many Five Star resorts to choose from like the Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley and the St. Regis in Deer Valley.
February 2023
For us the month of February starts just before Valentine’s Day Travel with the Super Bowl. Which teams will contend at this annual monster of an event in Glendale, Arizona at the State Farm Stadium is soon to be determined. My personal wish is to see the 49ers vs the Chiefs, but that’s my heart speaking not my brain. With injuries and talent levels, it looks like a lock for Bengals vs the Eagles at this point. Regardless of the competitors, what better place is there to see a Super Bowl than Arizona in February. This is the time to go large or don’t go at all. Midsized and Heavy Jets dominate the empty leg requests we receive with big time ballers looking to have a good time. Flying into Glendale Municipal (KGEU) will place you just 5 miles west of downtown Glendale. Scenic mountains to the south provide the backdrop for aircraft arrivals and departures. They have a beautifully designed two-story, a 22,000 square-foot terminal and a FAA controlled tower, and complete airport service for general aviation and private jet traffic. With so many great resorts and golfing nearby, this year’s Super Bowl is a bucket list event at a bucket list location.
If football isn’t your sport, start the Month of February with a trip to our neighbors of the north, Canada. February 3rd to the 12th is time for the Quebec Winter Carnival and is another fantastic trip. It’s really one of the best Winter Festivals in the World. It is also very cold, so you need to bundle up before seeing all the parades, the ice sculptures and music shows. We do a lot of Miami to Quebec flights annually and it is a growing destination for our south florida based clients, especially those that call Miami Beach home. We have great operators flying all through Canada with some very attractively priced emptylegs from Florida to Canada’s biggest cities. Many Canucks escape the cold via private air charter creating emptylegs seeking to return to Canada at discounted prices. The Quebec Winter Festival is a great excuse to take advantage of these heavily discounted flights.
From the coldest winter carnival to the warmest, the Rio Carnival in Brazil is possibly the world’s most famous festival. Starting February 17th and running through February 25th, the Rio Carnival attracts millions of people from around the globe. The streets of Rio de Janeiro are flooded for five sleepless days, colorful parades, costumes and over-the-top parties making it the greatest show on earth. Granted there can be safety concerns as with any event this size, so we do recommend planning this trip wisely. Most of our clients do have their own safety protocols in place for such events, and it makes sense for this one.
Of course since we are a Miami based company we can’t forget the World’s Largest Boat and Yacht Show February 15th through the 19th in Miami. The Miami International Boat Show will have over 1000 boats and yachts on display from South Beach to Edgewater and everywhere in-between. There are numerous coinciding VIP events, luxury dining and hotel accommodations, and a night life like nowhere else in the world. This is our hometown event, so let us get you here in style for this International event.
Finally, if you can’t get to Rio for Carnival, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is happy to take its place on your list. Starting back in January, Mardi Gras is a long festival with many parades and activities leading up to its end on February 17th, Fat Tuesday. With fabulous dining, cultural history, and so many things to do, New Orleans is a great place to visit in your chartered Hawker 900xp with friends and family.
March 2023
Sports fans love March because its NCAA Men’s Division 1 basketball tournament time, March Madness starting in Dayton, Ohio with West Regionals in Vegas, Southern Regionals in Louisville, Eastern Regionals at Madison Square Garden in NYC, and Midwest Regionals in Kansas City. Culminating with the Final Four in Houston, Texas, this is a very busy month for private air charter. College Basketball doesn’t get any crazier than this annual tournament, and the games are amazing to see in person. Even if you don’t love basketball, most people enjoy following this tournament. We can handle your private air travel needs to see your favorite college games.
March is a beautiful month to jet around the US as we move from winter to spring. What better way to celebrate than at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. that starts March 25th. This is a four week-long cultural festival held across the city. Starting with the Opening Ceremony on the 25th, many of the events run well into April. Late March is a good time to start the visit at the beginning of the bloom, and as always D.C. is a great place to visit.
Tennis Anyone? Starting March 20th is the Miami Open for all you tennis fans. No this isn’t a Pickleball Tournament, this is great tennis with the biggest stars of the world tennis stage visiting us for some great action. I remember attending when it was called the Sony Ericksson Open back in the day, but it has grown exponentially since then moving from Key Biscayne, Florida to Miami Gardens at the Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Open boasts thirty courts and two weeks of tournament action. Easy fly-in at Opa Locka (KOPF) makes this event a favorite of the jet set crowd.
Finally, and very close to home is another annual must attend event, The Ultra Music Festival at Bayfront Park starts Friday March 24th and runs through Sunday March 26th. It’s Loud, it’s Huge, and the whole city seems to hop to the weekend long beat that pounds our balcony and makes us want to dance. The list of talent is endless and way too long to list here. Just visit their website for info on the lineup and visit our website to book your private jet travel to get here.
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We enjoy the opportunity to share these events with our readers, followers, and clients. Sharing some ideas with you with these quarterly event sneak peeks and are happy to help you hunt for great deals to make them a part of your reality. We can help secure both roundtrip and one-way charters at heavily discounted prices when available or as always provide you with a very competitive price with our team at your side along the way.
The day is characterized by an abundance of rich, indulgent foods and drinks, as it’s the last opportunity to enjoy such treats before the solemn period of fasting and reflection during Lent. Mardi Gras represents a joyful and spirited celebration of life, music, and culture, with its origins dating back centuries, and it continues to be a beloved tradition that brings communities together in a spirit of joy and camaraderie.
Millions of locals and tourists alike come together to revel in the festivities, showcasing their love for music and dance as they move to the rhythm of samba and other Brazilian beats. 
The Quebec Winter Carnival, also known as Carnaval de Québec, is a vibrant and iconic winter celebration held annually in Quebec City, Canada. This enchanting event typically takes place in late January to early February, transforming the historic Old Quebec into a magical winter wonderland. Visitors and locals alike gather to revel in the festivities, which include ice sculptures, parades, snow slides, snow sculptures, and a host of outdoor activities such as ice skating, dog sledding, and snowshoeing. A beloved tradition for over a century, the Quebec Winter Carnival captures the spirit of the season and showcases the unique culture and joie de vivre of the Quebecois people.
Private Jet Event Travel in Q1 2023 is a very busy time. We have been digging up deals for NFL playoff games around the nation. It has actually been so busy this year that we delayed this blog post by a week due to the volume of calls, text, and email inquiries for flights. Finally, we had the chance to catch our breath and put together this nice 1st Quarter 2023 Events calendar of interest to the air charter community. Hope you have the the opportunity to enjoy some of these as they kick-off their annual events.