The influx of long-haul travellers, particularly from Asia, has driven a shift to private jet travel for those attending sports events; 40 per cent of sponsors for the 2024 soccer games were based in China.

ExecuJet says it is experiencing an exceptional surge in private jet traffic across its FBOs in Europe, with record-breaking numbers of aircraft movements. This trend highlights an increasing preference for private aviation among attendees of prestigious sports competitions during the summer in Europe.

During the recent sports games in Paris between July and September 2024, ExecuJet’s Paris FBO at Le Bourget welcomed an impressive 1,257 passengers and 1,479 crew members, managing 493 aircraft movements. This momentum carried through to the soccer highlight games in Germany, where the Munich FBO handled 80 aircraft movements over three days during the semi-finals, facilitating 125 passengers and 2.5 tons of luggage within just four hours. Meanwhile, the Berlin FBO at Brandenburg International airport showcased its capabilities by managing 158 flights within a tight 72-hour window during the final match, accommodating 586 passengers and 13.5 tons of luggage.