KlasJet hosts French sports teams at exclusive VIP charter event
KlasJet, a leader in bespoke private and corporate jet charters and part of the Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider, recently hosted an exclusive gathering in Paris. The event brought together France's leading sports teams and premium travel professionals for networking and strategic discussions, while showcasing the advantages of VIP air travel solutions.
The event began with a presentation from Ernestas Lukoševičius, VIP Charter Flight Business Development Manager at Klasjet. He guided the crowd of 30 industry professionals through the many reasons why sports charters are more than just journeys from point A to point B. With KlasJet, VIP service begins with the initial customer inquiry and extends through on-board service delivery to managing complex aviation operations, all while maintaining flexibility throughout the process.
With elite athletes and business professionals working under intense schedules, flexibility and comfort are critical. During the event, Lukoševičius illustrated this with real-world examples of top European basketball, football, and rugby teams that have flown with KlasJet’s specially configured Boeing 737 aircraft, which offers suitable conditions for quality rest and tailored on-board service.
As Ernestas Lukoševičius explains: “At KlasJet we are focused on providing the most efficient, convenient, flexible and reliable service possible. Each offering is designed to remove the complexity from organising team transport. This touches on everything from ensuring that all scheduling is calibrated precisely to providing ample leg room and seat spacing. For athletes, having the chance to walk around and stretch aids muscle recovery, while our crew are trained to take all the hassle out of the flight experience, something that’s more than essential for professionals concentrating on their next game or match”.
It is well-documented in research literature that travel fatigue can be detrimental to a team’s performance. A 2025 study by the Grafo Research institute of the Autonomous University of Barcelona found that teams perform significantly worse in away games. Similarly, a 2018 study published in the journal Sports showed that even short-haul flights had a negative effect on American Basketball Association players’ performance. KlasJet aims to minimize the impact flights may have through highly optimized travel solutions.
Expanding on the subject of performance during the event was Gauthier Dewas, renowned combat pilot and public speaker. His talk on how winning teams work was especially well received. Following the presentations, the guests were then invited to test the Klasjet experience firsthand with a VIP afternoon flight around Paris that included drinks and snacks.
“The purpose of this event was not only to unite the sports and travel community, but also to educate participants on how VIP travel can help enhance their teams’ performance. We also wanted to give them a flavour of the service itself. More than that, as the leading charter provider in France, we are committed to forging closer ties between the French travel and sporting sectors. By inviting thought leaders like Gauthier to share their views on such future challenges and opportunities, we aim to create greater value and a brighter tomorrow for both industries. Our clients have complex logistical tasks to solve on the tightest of deadlines, and we want to show them how KlasJet can deliver reliable long-term solutions,” Ernestas Lukoševičius says.
KlasJet operates a fleet of 12 aircraft, including 1 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) and 5 Boeing 737-300 aircraft used for VIP charter services. The company also operates 6 Boeing 737-800 jets from the Next-Generation (NG) series as part of its ACMI fleet, each seating between 186 and 189 passengers.
KlasJet is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider, with a fleet of 221 aircraft and a full spectrum of aviation services including pilot training, MRO, and ground handling.
