Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine, recently released their yearly report on the top five private jet trends:

1. The Rich Man’s Taxi – Very light jets make travel as easy and convenient as limo service. It is cheaper, too. Also, since 40% of charter flights left empty each day many of these seats are priced to move.

2. Bigger is Better – Private jets are getting bigger as individuals place orders for jets the size of a 737 and even larger. Customized media rooms, flashy bars, and large master bedrooms are becoming the norm as well.

3. Private Jet Food Goes Gourmet – Celebrity chefs like Wolfgang Puck, David Bouley and David Burke have been hired to cook for private jet travelers. Jet owners are bringing along their personal chefs, while jet charter companies are partnering with top-rated restaurants, too.

4. Super Rich Sports Fans – Increasingly, travelers are taking their jets to big sporting events. Other jet companies are offering special game day packages as enticements to gain new customers (see AvantAir’s College Basketball Championship Game Day Package).

5. The Uber Gift Card – More people are giving the gift of private jet travel to friends and family, especially last holiday season. Corporations are also using these cards as backup to traditional commerical flights when more flexibility is needed. Delta AirElite Business Jets’ Fleet Membership 10-hour card program is a good example of this.

Here at Helium Report, we’ve noticed similar trends in fractional jet ownership and on-demand charter. To learn more, download our Decision Guide to Private Jet Travel.

Note to Readers: Halogen Guides is the new name of Helium Report.