A new frontier in fly in fly out (FIFO) charters

A new frontier in fly in fly out (FIFO) charters

Fly in fly out (FIFO) charter contracts have revolutionised the way organisations fly employees in and out of remote locations for a variety of projects. Particularly beneficial to the oil, mining, energy and construction industries where the need to move workers regularly and efficiently is critical, but these are by no means the only sectors where FIFO charters might be beneficial. The charters typically involve regular, scheduled flights – often weekly (or even more frequently) – for several years, ensuring that employees are transported smoothly and consistently to their project sites.

FIFO charters simplify logistics for organisations in that they allow them to book flights that fit their specific schedules and exacting operational requirements. At Air Charter Service (ACS), we are always striving to innovate in the industries we serve, and, as a result, our developments in charter technology allow our clients to optimise their charter flights, achieving maximum efficiency and cost saving. Our technology allows our partner organisations to sell unused capacity on their charters to subcontractors at a cheaper rate than would be possible flying with commercial airlines, effectively turning excess capacity into an extra revenue stream.

For example, if an organisation is only using 80% of a FIFO charter aircraft’s capacity, they can sell the remaining 20%, making back some of the operating costs. This capability not only offers the obvious financial benefits, but also ensures that every seat is filled, showing an organisational move to promoting more sustainable operations. Additionally, our technology provides the flexibility to arrange seating for FIFO charters 12 months or more in advance, giving organisations more control over their travel schedules, and also allowing a much greater chance of subcontracting extra space (if available).

Our technology is sophisticated enough to enable bulk communication with more than 300 people, keeping everyone informed of any travel disruptions. At ACS we understand how crucial reliability is to your business, and so do all we can to mitigate against any issues with our increased communicative capacities. Alongside this, chartered flights often offer more protection against cancellations, as our experience informs us that airports are much less likely to cancel chartered flights over those scheduled by commercial airlines, reducing the risk of delays, and doing everything possible to ensure that projects remain on schedule.

Chartering also provides our clients with the flexibility to reach airports and access landing options that may not be accessible to commercial airlines; this is vital for industries whose business operates in remote or hard-to-reach areas. At ACS, we understand how competitive the industries our clients operate in can be, especially where FIFO operations are concerned – however, our experience has told us that organisations who include travel in their employment packages often hold on to their employees for longer periods of time, mitigating against them being tempted to work for competitors.

We are able to charter a variety of aircraft on your behalf – with aircraft such as the Fairchild Swearingen Metro, Fokker 70, and Embraer 190 regularly used for our FIFO charters, and over 30 years’ worth of expertise, we are able to help you make informed decisions on the most appropriate and cost-effective solutions for your charter necessities. With a range of aircraft at our disposal, each offering unique benefits in terms of seating capacity and operation efficiency, we help our clients secure the most suitable contract for their requirements, taking the stress out of what can often be an extremely complicated logistical web.

At ACS, our innovation in technology, coupled with our extensive expertise in FIFO charters around the world truly affords our clients the greatest amount of flexibility when it comes to simplifying their crucial business travel. To learn more about our FIFO offering, or charters in a wider sense, contact one of our charter consultants today to discuss how we can meet your exacting charter requirements.