Flying Private: Hawker 800XP Business Jet Experience to Marathon, Florida Keys

One area of aviation has grown through 2020 and that is private jet travel. I saved one flight from early 2020 that I am very excited to share with you, aboard an amazing Hawker 800XP Mid-size business jet on a charter flight from Atlantic City, New Jersey to Marathon, Florida. Get a peek into the world of private jet travel right here.
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Route: 1,083 mi, 1,742 km
Aircraft: Hawker 800XP
Approximate in air flight length: 2 hrs 40 min
0:00 Intro & Signature Flight Support ACY
0:35 Boarding & Takeoff
2:34 Seat Tour
4:35 Meal
5:40 Cabin Tour
6:12 Cruising to Marathon, FL
Credits:
Music “Fender Bender” by Bad Snacks, “Keys” by Andrew Langdon, “Kid SOS” by Noir Et Blanc Vie, and “Alone” by Emmit Fenn, available on KZbin Audio Library
Maps by Google Earth & attributed data providers shown
Shot on iPhone 11 Pro, GoPro Hero8 Black, voiceover on Blue Yeti, and edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2020

[@brianacquafredda9823]

I have worked out of that FBO many times and spent years working on hawker 800XP. Taken them apart and put all back together a few times. They are a tank of a smaller private jet. Super durable.

[@GilbertTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SF-fb6lv]

They say once you fly private, you never fly commercial. Addictive...

[@nikn1250]

This is awesome, my best friend’s dad owns an 800xp and they just went to marathon in January, this configuration looks exactly like it.

[@GilbertTravels]

Awesome aircraft!

[@THELIFEOFPRICE]

Awesome video man! I flew on a hawker earlier this year and it was awesome for sure 🛩🛩

[@richardschindler8822]

Ahh. I’ve spent much time in those. But, I flew on the other side of the cockpit door, you see, I flew HS 125- 700 and 800’s. I alway enjoyed flying them. Not the biggest, fastest or luxurious, but just a fun plane to fly.

[@charliebowman785]

This aircraft has a very nice feature that is lovely as a pilot: a very smooth air penetration so you can provide a great experience to passengers and ones work turns into a very relaxing work, even flying into severe turbulence. Don't get me wrong as I'm not saying it doesn't feel a bumpy flight but it is just smoother.

[@nilslindenblad9856]

Hey, that was a lot of fun. It is my fantasy to own something like this, and I could call my pilots whenever I wanted to go some where. Take care.

[@Vuelogs]

Fantastic video, enjoyed as always!

[@GilbertTravels]

I really enjoyed putting the video together, was a tiny bit like living it over again!

[@funda298]

Lucky enough to fly on one of these frequently. Such a cracking jet. Have been to quite a few places in Europe. Layout is similar, but the sofa is on the opposite side, interestingly. Thanks for the vid.

[@GilbertTravels]

Glad you enjoyed and I hope you continue to get to fly on the Hawker!

[@TheJetsetter78]

😁 what a fab experience, you’re so lucky!!

[@GilbertTravels]

It was definitely one to remember!

[@dawnhendon7678]

Thanks

[@BrandonJohnson10K]

Nice review. Wonder how much more it is to have an actual FA on one of these flights. Also wonder if you would get 5x MR points when using the AMEX Platinum to pay for this.

[@GilbertTravels]

Hah, Yea I was a (very happy) guest on this flight, didn’t collect any points for it. I don’t imagine private jet memberships accept Amex as payment though! If you wanted to pay for it I expect an FA could be arranged. On a longer flight that would be more useful, one of the big benefits of flying private is you aren’t on the plane that long!

[@westgate5449]

Awesome, and thanks for sharing

[@GilbertTravels]

Glad you enjoyed! I have some more jet reviews that will go up later this year so check back!

[@walkertb01]

@@GilbertTravels I’m traveling on one later this month to Monterey

[@GilbertTravels]

@@walkertb01 Enjoy!

[@moneylab2860]

Nice video overall, just wish you hadn't 'fast-forwarded' the takeoff, one of my favorite parts of flight

[@johnclauder615]

Enjoyed the video although it is a pity you ran take-off at accelerated speed ! I also noticed that the engine noise level inside the cabin seems to be too high for confort ?

[@GilbertTravels]

I truly always value the feedback and do take it into consideration. Yea the cabin is a bit loud particularly at takeoff, in the air though I would put it on bar with a 737 let's say.

[@WISEMARTIAL]

Inshallah ❤️

[@DeeDee-ex4dm]

how much was the one-way trip cost you?

[@GilbertTravels]

I was a guest for the trip and did not pay for it. Charter flights like this generally require an upfront membership cost and then a per-flight-hour operating cost.

[@serafinoiacono5061]

What year is the plane

[@GilbertTravels]

1996 on this one

[@madeira69]

Do you notice the difference in take off, that a private jet goes steep than an airline plane?

[@GilbertTravels]

Yes, to me the sensation of climb is substantially more on a private jet.

[@planca3430]

what is the cost for a flight like this?

[@Pilotc180]

$7500

[@keratonkanoman2844]

Secondhand plane price 4milion hawkee

[@barryedgecombe8209]

Big mistake the part of showing a private jet is the take off and inside of it that's the beauty

[@theglobalpeasant]

Incredible experience! Too bad you had to choke down that tenderloin sandwich. I doubt it tasted very good!

[@GilbertTravels]

Without the grey poupon I don’t know if I could have managed! Haha, thanks.

[@richardc8738]

I’m sorry you decided to speed up the take off. The Hawker is a little rocket and you destroyed the excitement for me. I have flown in this plane a couple of times, and the take off and climb are impressive.

[@ballav.]

IDK why you look like Adam Levine + Dan Bilzerian

[@anthonytakouam2392]

Bro I thought he was bilzerian on the thumbnail. 😄 🤣 😂 🙄🤦‍♂️