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Is that really a thing? Is private supposed to be more secure because of accidents or because of risk of kidnapping and assassinations? I don’t see a reason why

Is that really a thing? Is private supposed to be more secure because of accidents or because of risk of kidnapping and assassinations? I don’t see a reason why private flights would be less accident-prone than public flights. Edit: looks like private flights are actually much more dangerous than airlines, the insurance would probably prefer if you would fly public… (not my favorite source but the first thing I found: https://www.livescience.com/49701-private-planes-safety.html https://www.livescience.com/49701-private-planes-safety.html )

neom 3y ago
It is a thing, yes. A friend of mine was discussing how he has to think about the events to go to because his key man insurance on his family office requires him to use his own pilot, so he's contently inventing dumb reasons not to go to things vs admitting his cheap and doesn't want to spend the money. Two things I find amusing about this... rich people being cheap is always funny, and, as you mentioned, insurance companies preferring a private pilot when flying private it less safe. Apple requires this for Tim Cook too, and I always thought it was amusing.
- bombcar 3y ago
  Private is less safe if your grouping includes Cessnas and small business jets, and ignores kidnappings. With a private jet you can be at the airport and direct into your waiting car with security escort without anyone knowing, which can greatly reduce the chance of other issues occurring.
blackhawkC17 3y ago
> Looks like private flights are actually much more dangerous than airlines Most of the accidents involve small one-engine aircraft that owners personally fly. They're technically "private," but what's relevant here is large private planes like Gulfstreams, Bombardier Globals, Dassault Falcons, Boeing BBJs, and the like..they're safer than airlines.

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Is that really a thing? Is private supposed to be more secure because of accidents or because of risk of kidnapping and assassinations? I don’t see a reason why

by echoangle 3y ago

neom 3y ago
It is a thing, yes. A friend of mine was discussing how he has to think about the events to go to because his key man insurance on his family office requires him to use his own pilot, so he's contently inventing dumb reasons not to go to things vs admitting his cheap and doesn't want to spend the money. Two things I find amusing about this... rich people being cheap is always funny, and, as you mentioned, insurance companies preferring a private pilot when flying private it less safe. Apple requires this for Tim Cook too, and I always thought it was amusing.
- bombcar 3y ago
  Private is less safe if your grouping includes Cessnas and small business jets, and ignores kidnappings. With a private jet you can be at the airport and direct into your waiting car with security escort without anyone knowing, which can greatly reduce the chance of other issues occurring.
blackhawkC17 3y ago
> Looks like private flights are actually much more dangerous than airlines Most of the accidents involve small one-engine aircraft that owners personally fly. They're technically "private," but what's relevant here is large private planes like Gulfstreams, Bombardier Globals, Dassault Falcons, Boeing BBJs, and the like..they're safer than airlines.