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‘It’s cheaper to fly private’: the execs ditching Qantas

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Companies frustrated with sky-high fares, frequent cancellations and long check-in queues at airports are opting for private jets as the rising cost of travel narrows the price gap with flying commercial.

Some corporates have even been able to save money taking a private jet over a commercial carrier for group bookings, according to Travala global operations manager Radka Wilson.

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Samantha Hutchinson is the AFR's National Reporter. Most recently, she was CBD columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Before that, she covered Victorian and NSW politics and business for The Australian, the AFR and BRW Magazine. Connect with Samantha on Twitter. Email Samantha at samantha.hutchinson@afr.com.au
Lucas Baird is a journalist based in The Australian Financial Review's Sydney office. Connect with Lucas on Twitter. Email Lucas at lucas.baird@afr.com

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