Private aviation with Jet Linx goes beyond a private jet: your experience starts with your private terminal.

Rich Ropp, Jet Linx St. Louis Base President, has the scoop on the benefits of flying through a private terminal: Jet Linx St. Louis enjoys the only private terminal at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

From the moment a traveler arrives at the private terminal, the difference is apparent. “The simplicity of the process is the first thing a new private terminal flyer notices. From the parking lot to boarding the aircraft can take merely five minutes,” Ropp said. “Our facility is very private as it is tucked away between the Missouri Air National Guard hangar and the airline maintenance hangar. Given our location and single access point, clients will experience the utmost in privacy when arriving and departing both on the ramp and in the parking lot.”

Clients don’t need to sacrifice location for privacy when using Jet Linx St. Louis. “Our front gate is less than a quarter mile from the main highway and access point to Lambert International, and we are only 11 minutes from the Clayton financial district,” Ropp said. “Our proximity to the main terminal also allows easy pickup and drop-off of clients when using commercial airlines in conjunction with Jet Linx.” In addition to the ease of access, there’s another perk each client enjoys. “They also notice the high touch service, and how personalized the experience is – in addition to the substantial time savings over commercial airline travel,” he said.

The high touch service available at a private terminal is second to none. “When our client arrives, they are our only focus. We can truly customize each arrival and departure should it involve a special occasion,” Ropp said. “You can set the mood and tone of the customer experience in a private facility.” Jet Linx Client Service Specialists have helped clients celebrate any number of events, including birthdays, anniversaries, sporting events, or even bachelorette parties. “Most people don’t realize how private the terminal really is. They will feel like the terminal and hangar are their own,” Ropp added.

Unlike a commercial airline, this terminal and hangar are ones you’d be glad to have. “Our facility has been compared to an art gallery, a luxury living room setting, and a private country club offering a ‘club’ feel, with premium finishes and a modern vibe,” Ropp said. The Jet Linx St. Louis terminal showcases art from local galleries, and cultivates partnerships with other businesses. “We continue to customize our onsite amenities so as to appeal to our St. Louis clientele,” he added. “We attempt to stock items from local businesses and when possible, reciprocate business with our clients.”

If you’re traveling for business, you can still take advantage of the privacy and comforts of a private terminal. “Our clients can arrive and depart in complete confidence. They can conduct a meeting onsite, work on laptops and devices and talk openly without fear of trade secrets being overheard,” Ropp said.

Once you’ve experienced the luxury of a private terminal, it’s hard to consider flying commercial again. “The no-hassle environment and the very personalized attention brings passengers back again and again,” Ropp said. The amenities go beyond the physical aspect of the terminal: the personalized service is a big factor. “We build a rapport with all clients to establish a level of comfort and trust. We also offer a fully consultative approach when quoting, booking and finalizing their trips.”

A traveler can go through a private terminal in just a few minutes, but are welcome to stay longer to enjoy the personal service and secluded atmosphere of the terminal. “On the rare occasion there is a slight delay, we are able to provide a glass of wine, cocktail, premium coffees or snacks. Additionally, our comfortable terminal provides a level of luxury unmatched in any FBO setting,” Ropp said.

Flying privately is a privilege for few, and a private terminal adds a multitude of benefits for those lucky to travel with Jet Linx. “Most people don’t realize the value of a private terminal until they experience it,” Ropp said. With Jet Linx, it’s an experience you can have with each flight.

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