The words “Charter flights” invokes different meanings for different people and believe that it has something to do with the general way the terminology is used in various parts of the world. In Europe for example a charter flight is generally a low cost carrier or person that has hired a plane to run a specific route for a special time all at special prices. The service can be considered cheaper than routine flights and most time less reliable due to the volatile nature of the industry and the whole low cost carrier model.
In South Africa a Charter flight is someone who charters a plane for a specific route @ a specific time, generally the likes of a smaller 6 seater plane or Lear jet or similar - not a Boeing or large passenger carrier where seats are resold like in Europe. So next time you ask for a charter flight check which country you are in and what the general meaning of the word is.
