From Netjets, the recently introduced Marquis Card makes a private flight only ten hours away. Forget screaming babies and annoying talkers, with a your own PJ, you decide who makes the grade. Choose from a fleet of six jets, including the sleek Citation Bravo and Gulfstream V, all of which are available at a reduced rate.

Okay, so the rates aren't that reduced - it's approximately three grand per hour - but bring along up to six mates and the cost is comparable to sitting in the front of a scheduled flight. Payment works like a prepaid Oyster card, only the minimum top up is about £72,500, so hope you've got a generous overdraft.

Boycott check-in counters and unnecessary delays and pick up a Marquis Card today. Cause, why travel economy when you could ride in style?

TR