What is the difference between a charter and a regular flight?

Many tourists ask this question. And today we will share with you what is the difference between a charter and a regular flight.

 

The difference between them, frankly, is rather big. Regular flights are operated by major airlines strictly on schedule, and the “regular " airliner will fly even if you are alone in the cabin. Most likely, such a plane will take off on time, the cabin will be divided into three classes (first, business and economy class), on the way you will be offered the press, duty-free products and lunch with wine. Economy class (Y), usually cheaper, but in business class (C, J), the distance between the seats is significantly longer, better food, water, and care. At the airport, you can not jostle in the general crowd, but calmly drink coffee and get other services in a separate VIP lounge.

True, this pleasure is much more expensive than a regular economy class ticket. In addition, when buying a ticket for a scheduled flight, you can buy a ticket only in one direction, choose between several fares, and count on discounts for young people, pensioners, or frequent flyers.

 

Unlike a regular flight “the” owner “(or, as they themselves put it,” consolidator“) of a charter flight is a travel company that itself (or through an intermediary – ” aviabroker“) agreed with the airlines, booked the entire plane and” let " it in the right direction. At the same time, often the travel agency “raises the charter” not by itself, but in a “pool” with several other companies. In addition, blocks of seats on charter flights are purchased by smaller travel agencies. Tickets for charter flights are most often included in the standard "tour package". However, "leftovers" can always be purchased without a travel package.