SOAR IN STYLE

Tired of TSA lines, crowded terminals, and cramped seats? With a 23-year legacy and recognition as one of the top five U.S. airlines for four consecutive years byCondé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards,Tradewind Aviation believes that every flight deserves to be remarkable. Offering both private and scheduled flights, the aircraft operator connects you to luxury destinations like Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and St. Barths, with new routes from its Southeast base to exclusive Bahamian locales like Marsh Harbor and North Eleuthera.

“Enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, wine, and beer onboard every flight,” Tradewind Aviation Director of Marketing Grace Richardson says. “Champagne is provided on every private charter. All aircraft feature an air-conditioned and pressurized cabin for the ultimate comfort. We are also pet friendly; your pet gets to sit in the cabin with you!”Start your journey with ease by reserving your seat or submitting a charter request through www.fly-tradewind.com. All domestic flights depart from private jet terminals for a seamless traveler experience, and Caribbean flights offer first-class service and a private lounge in San Juan. Tradewind’s core mission? To deliver comfort, convenience, and confidence to passengers—an ethos driven by founder Eric Zipkin since the company’s humble beginnings in 2001.

“Tradewind started with one plane and Eric as the pilot,” Richardson says. “He did it all from plane washing to reservations to flight operations. Eric still flies today; you may even catch him out on the line flying passengers.”With a fleet of over 30 Pilatus PC-12 jets and the prestigious ARGUS Gold rating—held by fewer than 20% of U.S.-certified charter operators—it’s no secret that Tradewind is dedicated to safety. The Pilatus PC-12’s ability to land on short runways provides access to airports closer to passengers’ origin and destination. Travelers can board with peace of mind, knowing their safety and convenience are prioritized every step of the way. Richardson recalls one distinct guest experience, a true testament to Tradewind’s unparalleled service, involving a couple traveling to St. Barths. The pair were delayed on a commercial flight into San Juan and booked on one of Tradewind’s last two flights to the island. The Tradewind team consolidated other passengers onto one flight, ensur-ing the schedule remained unaffected, while delaying the second flight by 30 minutes to accommodate the couple. This gave the couple time to land and refresh in the lounge while Tradewind expedited their luggage for the final leg of their journey.“While this is something we cannot do every late commercial flight, we strive to make things work whenever possible to provide a seamless experience for our guests,” Richardson says. “As our mission statement says, ‘It is flying personal.’ And it is what we strive for every day.”

Explore destinations, book a flight, or learn more at www.flytradewind.com.