NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst a
global pandemic lockdowns and restrictions created a demand for
consumers to pursue alternative methods in their search for travel
whether they seek to reach family, less restricted areas or just
plain ole fun. In Prior years Private jet travel used to be
restricted to the uber-rich however in recent years the industry
has seen changes such as hourly rate jet memberships, fractional
ownership, and per seat bookings. There are over 4,000 private jet
terminals sprawling across the US, make it ideal for those
traveling to those hard to reach locations especially with airlines
cutting routes.
In today's world, discretionary spending is down, the average
savings account has increased by 10%, the CARES Act lifted the
Federal Excise Tax reducing the cost of private travel by 7.5%,
making booking a jet more affordable or attractive compared to a
cramped commercial aircraft. There are 134,071 people that "like"
the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation on Facebook while only 27,380
people "like" the Transportation Security Administration and if
that tells you anything, it's that people want to fly private and
we're entering an age where private travel is soaring and booking a
private plane is almost as easy as booking an Uber.
Jet operators are looking for avenues to offset their owners'
monthly expenses, lower repositioning costs and reduce their number
of empty legs, resulting in a rise in the accessibility of flying
private. A handful of industry innovators can be credited with
capitalizing on this industry wide shift, and one of the people
leading the charge is Dimitri "Dean" Katamanin with his
Naples-based company Jet Agency.
Jet Agency is disrupting the private jet travel space by providing
its customers access to its own proprietary technology (known as
Jet Genius) to allow for streamline bookings, better flight
management and logistics operations, as well as an easier and more
user friendly customer experience. (insert a one or two line good
review on the tech from a client here).
While many business leaders struggle to revive their careers at
the beginning of 2021, Dean
Katamanin finds himself positioned for more success than
ever before. His MBA background and extensive industry knowledge
have allowed him to focus on the tech side of private travel and
enhance the customer experience by leaps and bounds. In a time when
legacy travel companies are relying on dated scheduling and pricing
systems, Dimitri is making things easier, more efficient, and more
cost-effective for this expanding base of new customers.
Dean became fascinated with private aircrafts at a young age
when traveling with his family and their friends on Frank Sinatra's G2SP, taking in the landing
through the flight attendants jump seat, instantly, he was hooked.
Upon graduating from undergrad at Northwestern
University, his passion was calling where he joined Jet
Flite International, an operator of private aircraft, and was
quickly promoted to Vice President. Not long thereafter, he started
his own brokerage company.
To capitalize on the influences of the entertainment industry
and their private lives, Dean's career took flight upon hanging his
wings as a partner at Jet79 where he teamed up with film studios,
concert promoters, and sports teams which lead to an elite
clientele of movie stars, musicians, and athletes as well as many
high net worth individuals, through his ability to create
superlative experiences via his personalized touches and first rate
service.
Dean's involvement in every facet of the jet business including
owner, operator and broker allowed him to see the lack of synergies
in the industry, where operators don't cater to clients' needs and
clients can't handle a fleet. Recognizing enhancements to
technology and the role it plays in disrupting archaic industry,
along with the flourishing demand in private travel, Dean's career
is soaring to new heights in his current position as the Managing
Partner of Jet Agency. Jet Agency is transforming the private
aviation industry with their proprietary technology by offering
streamlined quoting and lower pricing through operational
efficiencies. Not only will Jet Agency revolutionize the way
private aviation is consumed today, but it will also make it more
accessible with less hassle.
As a practicing yogi, Dean is a firm believer in one's energy,
and improving that of those around him through volunteering and
financial contributions in memory of lost loved ones. Dean's
admiration towards his family and Russian heritage is what he
credits as the nurturer of the positive outlook he shares, and his
experiences with his family is the tenant that makes him who he is
today. His optimism and resilience have served him well throughout
2020, making the best of these circumstances for his company and
career.
Dimitri Katamanin received his
Master of Business Administration in Advertising from Kellogg
School of Management at Northwestern
University, Evanston,
Illinois, and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and
International Studies from Northwestern
University, Evanston,
Illinois.
Media Contact: Dean Katamanin
Contact Email: dk@jetagency.com
Phone Number: 310-893-3472
Website: https://jetagency.com/
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