Lifestyle, Travel & Dining

Telluride Flights

I just love planning vacations and thinking about the great times that we will have, but the one thing that I don’t look forward to is the traveling process. If it was possible to just close my eyes, click my heels, and say the magic words I would. We all know that’s not happening, but there is something that comes close, and that’s flying private. This can be costly and sometimes complicated, but Don Pashyan owner of Telluride Flights says that’s not always the case because his company offers a lot more flexibility with less financial commitment.

Why use Telluride Flights?

We have been in the charter business since 2003 and over the years we have learned about our client’s requirements and hurdles to meet them. Fractional ownership and other clubs lock you into a specific type of aircraft and require a large outlay of funds. Unfortunately, these other clubs sometimes fail and clients lose their money.

Telluride Flights is a hybrid club, offering the best of both worlds — flexibility of aircraft along with a limited liability of funds to be outlaid. Because we deal in volume, we get discounted rates from select worldwide operators which gives us flexibility in the type of aircraft used. We pass along those discounts in the form of lower costs for flying privately to our Club Members. The commitment is minimal while the rewards are substantial.

What types of aircraft do you have in your fleet?

Again, the advantage of our Club is that we can offer a wide range of aircraft depending on the mission — from a single prop to V Light Jets to light/mid/heavy jets to BBJ’s.

Where are your aircraft based?

No limitations – our aircraft are based worldwide.

If someone is looking to fly privately, what advice would you give them?

It’s very important to shop around and compare, but make sure to include us as well. We have been in business for 18 years and this experience has given us the insight to know what our client’s needs and wants are. We also make it attainable by offering a minimal fund commitment along with added services.

Can you tell us the advantages to joining The Club?

By joining The Club there is minimal fund commitment plus car service and catering are included ($150 each direction). We also have a wide variety of aircrafts available, giving you no limitations on your travel requirements.