COVID-19: Vista Global expands complimentary empty leg flights for governments, medical organisations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 -- The private aviation group, Vista Global will expand on VistaJet’s offer of complimentary empty leg flights to those with critical travel requirements during this time of uncertainty.

Through VistaJet and now XO, the global digital marketplace for private aviation, Vista Global will provide governments and medical organisations access to over 115 aircraft during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Combining efforts across VistaJet and XO in utilising their global network, infrastructure and technology, the group will help governments repatriate citizens who are stranded abroad.

It will also assist in transporting healthcare professionals and medical supplies to countries that need them the most by providing access to complimentary empty leg flights, according to a statement.

“We understand that people need help, especially in times of instability, and now in expanding the availability also to XO’s fleet, we are able to use our entire global network, infrastructure, expertise and technologies to help even more communities in need,” said Vista Global’s founder and chairman, Thomas Flohr.

In addition to helping officials keep their response plans as prompt as possible, Vista Global will also assist with the complex logistics of the necessary permits and paperwork.

-- BERNAMA