The Abercrombie & Kent Private Jet
Have you ever longed to take a trip where you were treated like royalty from the time you left your home, and at every step along the way? At Elán we strive for that feeling for every client on every trip, and nowhere is that experienced in greater abundance than on the private jet trips we arrange for our clients.
This is not an entirely new experience, but it’s emerged as a preferred way to travel for many. Travelers avoid the crowds and hassles of commercial air travel, and find that they are generally whisked from destination to destination. Rather than shuffling through crowded security and immigration lines, private jet travelers receive individualized attention in a more private setting. And, once aboard the level of service—including fine cuisine—is far above that of any airline.
Since 2020 our clients have placed increasing emphasis on the safety, security, and comforts of private jet travel, so I was intrigued and thrilled when I received an invitation from Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) to experience their private jet on a trip to Iceland.
A&K has been offering private jet itineraries for several years, and is certainly among the leaders in this segment. To join this exclusive trip I flew from Chicago to Boston, and stayed overnight at the beautiful Newbury Hotel before being picked up by private limo to meet my A&K Private Jet in person. While it was to be a short trip, I was able to experience every facet of a genuine A&K Private Jet, from the expedited check-in in the private lounge of a Fixed Base Operator (FBO), to the luxurious in-flight experience, complete with caviar and Dom Perignon Champagne, to the exclusive ground experience upon arrival, to the amazing expedition leaders…all a part of the A&K Private Jet experience.
The aircraft is a Boeing 757, configured to provide First Class-Plus comfort for each guest. As you’ll see in the photos below, the plane harkens back to the day of elegant air travel, adding luxury in-flight touches well beyond those most have ever experienced. The atmosphere is elegant and comfortable, and the flight attendants are attuned to providing flawless service. It truly is the way to travel.
Arriving in Keflavik, we again were met with an exclusive experience…processed through immigration in a private setting…and were soon on our way to experience anmazing Iceland. The next few days we enjoyed Iceland A&K-style. Each day we partook of the finest local food, accommodations and experiences, including an exclusive retreat at the Blue Lagoon (where we enjoyed private changing rooms, an elegant spa, and privacy from the crowds. We stayed in a remote eco-luxury resort in the heart of Iceland’s Golden Circle (Torfhus Retreat, where Icelandic culture meets modern standards). At this unique property we were treated to a show of the aurora borealis; snowmobiling on a glacier; and trekking on high-tech overland vehicles.
Throughout our time in Iceland, we were treated to A&K’s exceptional level of service and attention to detail. Boarding our private jet back to Boston, we once again felt the amazing touches of A&K’s highly professional air and ground crews.
It was a brief taste of the A&K Private Jet experience, but one that clearly demonstrated the considerable appeal of this exclusive mode of travel. For those who choose to be part of it, the Private Jet offers the opportunity to deeply immerse in a large number of destinations in a manner that is supremely comfortable and highly efficient. You are, after all, traveling on your own jet!
This is not an entirely new experience, but it’s emerged as a preferred way to travel for many. Travelers avoid the crowds and hassles of commercial air travel, and find that they are generally whisked from destination to destination. Rather than shuffling through crowded security and immigration lines, private jet travelers receive individualized attention in a more private setting. And, once aboard the level of service—including fine cuisine—is far above that of any airline.
Since 2020 our clients have placed increasing emphasis on the safety, security, and comforts of private jet travel, so I was intrigued and thrilled when I received an invitation from Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) to experience their private jet on a trip to Iceland.
A&K has been offering private jet itineraries for several years, and is certainly among the leaders in this segment. To join this exclusive trip I flew from Chicago to Boston, and stayed overnight at the beautiful Newbury Hotel before being picked up by private limo to meet my A&K Private Jet in person. While it was to be a short trip, I was able to experience every facet of a genuine A&K Private Jet, from the expedited check-in in the private lounge of a Fixed Base Operator (FBO), to the luxurious in-flight experience, complete with caviar and Dom Perignon Champagne, to the exclusive ground experience upon arrival, to the amazing expedition leaders…all a part of the A&K Private Jet experience.
The aircraft is a Boeing 757, configured to provide First Class-Plus comfort for each guest. As you’ll see in the photos below, the plane harkens back to the day of elegant air travel, adding luxury in-flight touches well beyond those most have ever experienced. The atmosphere is elegant and comfortable, and the flight attendants are attuned to providing flawless service. It truly is the way to travel.
Arriving in Keflavik, we again were met with an exclusive experience…processed through immigration in a private setting…and were soon on our way to experience anmazing Iceland. The next few days we enjoyed Iceland A&K-style. Each day we partook of the finest local food, accommodations and experiences, including an exclusive retreat at the Blue Lagoon (where we enjoyed private changing rooms, an elegant spa, and privacy from the crowds. We stayed in a remote eco-luxury resort in the heart of Iceland’s Golden Circle (Torfhus Retreat, where Icelandic culture meets modern standards). At this unique property we were treated to a show of the aurora borealis; snowmobiling on a glacier; and trekking on high-tech overland vehicles.
Throughout our time in Iceland, we were treated to A&K’s exceptional level of service and attention to detail. Boarding our private jet back to Boston, we once again felt the amazing touches of A&K’s highly professional air and ground crews.
It was a brief taste of the A&K Private Jet experience, but one that clearly demonstrated the considerable appeal of this exclusive mode of travel. For those who choose to be part of it, the Private Jet offers the opportunity to deeply immerse in a large number of destinations in a manner that is supremely comfortable and highly efficient. You are, after all, traveling on your own jet!