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CHICAGO – March 12, 2012 – N-Jet, one of Chicago’s premier private jet operators, launched Private Air Reserve, an online market that allows college basketball fans to buy and trade options for highly discounted private jet reservations to the NCAA championship in New Orleans.  For $1,995, a Private Air Reserve can be purchased for a favorite NCAA team.  If that team qualifies for the April 2 championship, the buyer has the right to charter a luxury private jet to and from the game at a 75% discount.

“When the two winners for the final championship emerge, it usually sets off a mad scramble for travel reservations among passionate fans,” said Howard Seedorf, CEO and founder of N-Jet. “If your team makes it to the championship, a Private Air Reserve is like an insurance plan.  It takes away the pain and worry of finding reservations, and removes the headaches of commercial travel.”

Eight people chartering a luxury mid-cabin private jet from Chicago to New Orleans would normally cost about $20,000.  Although seats cannot be sold separately, the Private Air Reserve cost of $4,995 is less than $700 per person, and is comparable to traditional full-fare coach rates.

“Instead of enduring a back-of-the-bus middle seat, Private Air Reserve lets you fly at your preferred time in the luxury of a private jet, accompanied by seven of your friends without the delays, inexplicable last-minute cancellations, long lines, and other hassles,” adds Seedorf.

In order to become active, a “tipping point” of 15 Private Air Reserves must be met.  Fans may then begin bidding and trading at different prices depending on the likelihood of a certain team qualifying.   Unless the tipping point of 15 is not reached, Private Air Reserves are non-refundable.  However, if the selected team does not qualify, N-Jet converts the $1,995 reserve into a $2,000 Jet Card for use on future travel (minimum purchase of $25,000).

If the selected team qualifies but the holder chooses not to exercise the reservation, N-Jet will provide a $5,000 Jet Card credit toward a future N-Jet private charter (minimum purchase of $50,000).  If the winner decides to exercise the reservation but is suddenly unable to travel, N-Jet will provide a $10,000 Jet Card credit toward a future N-Jet private charter (minimum purchase of $50,000).

The Private Air Reserve market is built on a market-proven technology platform by TTR, Inc. The platform deploys Forward Markets in which fans conditionally reserve and buy/sell after-market reservations for high-demand tickets and services.  TTR’s patented technology is the basis for Major League Baseball’s successful “Postseason Ticket Reservations” and TeamTix Reservations for numerous high-profile college football games, including the BCS National Championship Game.

(Disclosure: N-Jet is an esteemed partner air service operator of Social Flights)

About N-Jet

N-Jet is an aircraft management company and FAR-part-135 certified on-demand air carrier with more than 33 years of experience in air transportation.  All aircraft are owned by individuals or corporations and managed by N-Jet.  With access to an alliance of luxury private jet operators, the company can secure access to the right aircraft to any destination around the world on a moment’s notice.  For more information, visit www.n-jet.com or www.privateairreserve.com.

About TTR

TTR, Inc., the exclusive provider of technology and services to enable Forward Markets, connects passionate fans and consumers with the events, products, and content they seek through an open and transparent Forward Marketplace residing within the digital domain of the actual Rights Holder and in certain instances in the domains of their media partners and sponsors.  The company is based in Lake Forest, Ill. For more information, visit www.ticketreserve.com.

NCAA is a registered trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Sasquatch! Music Festival is a music festival held annually at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. It is presented by the House of Blues. There is an emphasis on indie rock bands and singer-songwriters, although there are also alternative rock, hip hop and comedy acts. The festival features four separate stages (Sasquatch! Main Stage, Bigfoot Stage, Rumpus Room, & Yeti Stage). (Wikipedia).  The 2012 event will be held on Memorial day weekend: May 25-May 29.  The line up will be announced February 2, 2012

The Gorge Amphitheatre is a 20,000+ seat concert venue, located above the Columbia River in George, Washington. It offers lawn-terrace seating and concert-friendly weather.

Administered by Live Nation, it is considered one of the premier and most scenic concert locations not just in North America, but the world. The venue has been a host to big name performers like The Who, David Bowie, Coldplay, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band and Phish. The venue offers sweeping and majestic views of the Columbia River, as well as extreme eastern Kittitas County and extreme western Grant County. It is also known for its spectacular views of the Columbia gorge canyon.

The Gorge is well over 3 hours away from Seattle or Spokane by car and absolutely no non-stop commercial service anywhere closer.  In order to attend a concert at the Gorge from anywhere, outside of driving distance, would cost quadruple the airfare because you will need to rent a car for a week, you will need to stay at a hotel for two extra nights and you will lose one or two days of work traveling.  This place is seriously hard to get to.

Social Flights can deliver you and your friends within miles of The Gorge for your concert.  Our private jets can pick you and your group up wherever you live in North America, and then wisk you back to your home on any day you choose.  The flight itself will be beautiful as you pass over the Rockies or the Cascade Mountain Ranges.  Or, you’ll follow the Pacific Coastline then cross the  amazing colors through South Eastern Washington.  Add to the the spectacular sunset and lightshow and you are in for an unforgettable event.

General admission tickets are about $250.00 for the 4 day event.  However VIP accommodations can range from $1000.00 up to $5000.000 per pair with pristine views and luxury tent.  Let Social Flights help you celebrate the music event of a lifetime in one of the most beautiful venues in the world.