When you hire a private jet you don’t need to check in three to four hours prior to departure like a commercial flight.
You can turn up just 30 minutes prior to your departure. This is one of the many benefits of travelling by private jet. As soon as you arrive at the airport, our teams take care of you in order to reduce boarding time: no waiting, quick access, free parking close to the aircraft.
The FBO at Manchester Airport is open from 06:00 – 22:00 local, however a team of dedicated aviation professionals are available (on request), 7 days a week for any out-of-hour charter flights. Some handling agent FBOs are open 24/7.
On your arrival you will be met by the handling agent staff who will take your luggage, check your passport details and look after you, whilst you wait in the passenger lounge.
AT THE JET CENTRE
While passengers relax in our stylish, well-equipped private lounges – or take advantage of our comprehensive executive support services.
Private jet flights offer the complete private travel experience, with exclusive security screening channels enabling VIP clients to transfer straight to the tarmac, within our state-of-the-art jet centres.
All check-in procedures for passengers (and pets, if they are travelling too) are handled discreetly and quickly, enabling travellers to step on board their private aircraft for departure with the minimum of fuss.
Together with our outstanding customer service team and concierge service, XLR Birmingham’s discreet and exclusive service offers VIP passengers and private aircraft owners the ultimate private luxury travel experience from start to finish.
Whether on business or pleasure, private terminals offer a swift and relaxed journey through busy airports.
SECURITY SCREENING
With our exclusive security screening channels enabling VIP clients to transfer straight to the tarmac, within our state-of-the-art jet centres – the ultimate in luxury flying.
All check-in procedures for passengers (and pets, if they are travelling too) are handled discreetly and quickly,
This enables passengers to step on board their private aircraft for departure with the minimum of fuss. Just minutes from the main airport approach, private terminals offer quiet and relaxed environment with direct tarmac access and a view over the airfield.
The team are on hand to complimentary beverages and snacks, newspapers and magazines. A quiet and relaxing environment, with direct tarmac access, ample parking and a view over the airfield, the journey through the private jet terminal is swift, smooth and efficient.
PET TRAVEL
The ultimate private luxury travel experience from start to finish. are exclusively approved under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) as the authorised pet checker for dogs, cats and ferrets arriving from limited locations.
Team will look after the inbound arrival of your pet, subject to meeting the criteria that can be found below. Our team will check all paperwork in advance of your arrival to ensure a seamless experience for you and your much-loved pet.
The Jet Centre will ask for digital copies of the requirements below to do a pre-clearance of your pet and there will also be a final check, upon arrival into the UK.
This will ensure a seamless arrival into the UK.
Requirements to bring your pet into the UK via Executive Jet Centres
- Your pet must have a microchip readable by an ISO standard scanner or have been tattooed on or before 3rd July 2011.
- Your pet must have been recently vaccinated against rabies with 21 clear days post vaccination and meet manufacturers guidance for validity. This vaccination must have been given at least 12 weeks of age therefore making the minimum age for entry 15 weeks of age.
- Your dog must have had a tapeworm treatment 24 – 120 hours before entry. This is not a requirement for those pets travelling directly from Finland, Malta, Norway or Ireland.
- Your pet must hold a valid Pet Passport (“blue book”) or a valid Health Certificate
Please note, if your pet doesn’t meet the requirements specified they will fail their entry checks into the UK, be placed into our Temporary PET Travel Clearance Holding Facility and may have to be transported onwards to a DEFRA Approved Quarantine Centre.
PARKING
There is also a secure customer parking, where you can safely leave your vehicle until you come back and a dedicated ramp area in front of the Jet Centre, which gives immediate access for customers.