Football Champs and CEOs Alike Sidestep Taxes With Private Jets
- Private flights pay a tenth of airline taxes on same routes
- Powerful lobbying groups resist changes in aviation taxes
The engine of a Bombardier Global 6000 jet aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier Inc. aircraft, is seen on display during the 13th Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central (DWC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. The 13th edition of the biennial 2013 Dubai Airshow, the Middle East's leading aerospace event organized by F&E Aerospace.
Photographer: Duncan Chard/BloombergWhen the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots take their first road trip later this month, players like quarterback Tom Brady will be setting the standard for comfort and legroom on the team’s new private widebody jet.
Moreover, by simply changing from a commercial charter to their own private plane, the NFL franchise also will be skirting a significant portion of the taxes and fees that pay for the U.S. aviation system.