Doug Gollan

Miami

Contributor at Forbes

Editor-in-Chief and Founder at DG Amazing Experiences

Editor-in-Chief and Founder at Private Jet Card Comparisons

Editor of weekly private jet owner e-newsletter DG Amazing Experiences, and jet card buyer's guide Private Jet Card Comparisons

Articles

NetJets' Gallagher: 'No signs of slowdown' with room for growth

1 week ago | privatejetcardcomparisons.com | Doug Gollan

In a wide-ranging interview with CNBC this morning, NetJets Aviation President Patrick Gallagher gave a bullish forecast for both the world’s largest private jet operator and the industry as a whole.
Private Jet Flight Activity Analysis - 2025 - Week 24

1 week ago | privatejetcardcomparisons.com | Doug Gollan

J.J. Spaun was a surprise winner of the U.S. Open last Sunday in Western Pennsylvania; however, the numbers for worldwide private jet activity in Week 24 were much the same as they have been for most of 2025. That is up!. Worldwide private jet flight activity (75,806 segments) increased 2% year-over-year. That makes 20 weeks up, with two weeks where segments were flat compared to 2024, and just twice in the red.
Propellers, Rotor Blades Are Music To The Ears Of Private Jet Flyers

1 week ago | forbes.com | Doug Gollan

Supersonic private travel for the super-rich may be up in the air. However, their need to access hard-to-reach places quickly, particularly destinations with short or no runways, is driving several leading private jet flight providers to launch or expand operations and partnerships that utilize turboprop, piston and rotorcraft aircraft. If you are not a UHNW, typically defined as having a net worth of at least $30 million, don’t despair.
PorterJets expands luxury partnerships via PorterYachts

1 week ago | privatejetcardcomparisons.com | Doug Gollan

PorterYachts, a subsidiary of private jet charter broker PorterJets, has expanded its lifestyle partnerships. The collaboration with The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach targets individual guests and corporate clients of the property. Yacht experiences start at $4,500.
JSX to launch ATR operations later this year; signs LOI for up to 25 turboprops

1 week ago | privatejetcardcomparisons.com | Doug Gollan

JSX will add a fleet of ATR turbopropos to its Embraer regional jet fleet starting service later this year. Plans call for continuing its model of operating flights between private terminals.
Laver Cup tabs Flexjet as private aviation partner

1 week ago | privatejetcardcomparisons.com | Doug Gollan

The Laver Cup has selected Flexjet as a global supplier partner. The second-largest private jet operator based on fractional and charter flight hours joins founding partner Rolex and legacy partners Mercedes-Benz and UBS. New partners included Alipay+, Perplexity, Genesys, Boss, and Daou Vineyards. The Laver Cup began eight years ago, launched by Roger Federer, Tony Godsick, and Team8. The event is named in honor of tennis icon Rod Laver. It is modeled on golf’s Ryder Cup.
Surf Air touts transformation plan progress in airline operations

1 week ago | privatejetcardcomparisons.com | Doug Gollan

Surf Air, which offers a brokered jet card and on-demand private jet charter flights, is touting progress on the airline side of its business. Its airline operations include Southern Airways and Mokulele Airlines. The company noted:Steadily improved controllable completion factor over the past several months, with an increase of 10% compared to FY24. Improved D0 (on-time departures) over the past several months with an increase of 21% compared to FY24.
Jet Linx grounds its fleet again (for safety)

1 week ago | privatejetcardcomparisons.com | Doug Gollan

More than 500 employees of Jet Linx gathered at its Omaha, Nebraska headquarters for its 9th Annual Safety Summit. The top-10 charter operator, as usual, grounded its fleet for the day. Included was a roundtable featuring former NASA Astronaut Charlie Precourt, Captain Rich Loudon, and US Air Force Major Tyler Hicks. The event also included scenario-based exercises. This year’s theme was Safety: Beyond the Checklist.
FlyExclusive adds South Florida float plane, Caravan

1 week ago | privatejetcardcomparisons.com | Doug Gollan

Members of FlyExclusive’s Jet Club and fractional ownership programs will have access to more airports and destinations across South Florida, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas starting later this month. A Caravan and an amphibious float plane will be based at Miami’s Tamiami Executive Airport.
OneFlight International adds Maverick McNealy as an ambassador

1 week ago | privatejetcardcomparisons.com | Doug Gollan

Maverick McNealy is the latest PGA Tour professional to join OneFlight International’s growing team of ambassadors. He joins Scott Stallings, Akshay Bhatia, Adam Schenk, Denny McCarthy, Patrick Rodgers, Sahith Theegala, Max Greyserman, Taylor Pendrith, and Mackenzie Hughes. McNealy says, “Flying has always been a passion of mine, second only to golf.”He adds, “Partnering with OneFlight allows me to combine these two loves in a way that elevates both my travel experience and my career.