EXCLUSIVE Q & A: Blue Star Jets' Todd Rome Makes It Happen

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Any  jet, any time, any place, luxury living  is not quite at a stand still.  In today's economic downturn, private jet charter company Blue Star Jets understands that, affordable niceties are still possible. A newly launched campaign with YOU in mind, speaks volumes to those starting to scale back in spending, as well as those who aspire to live better.  Blue Star Jets, an omni-present brand synonymous with the Hamptons, rises to new heights this season.  Safety, value, convenience, one flight at a time are not just words on the page from Blue Star Jets.  We spoke with the company's President Todd Rome to gain greater insight into what potential clients can expect.
Tell us about the current campaign at Blue Star Jets--what's new for prospective clients this season?
"This season, Blue Star Jets has launched the ShareAJet Exchange to lower the barrier of entry, making private travel more affordable for families who wish to share private jets to save money."

It seems like there's been a significant increase in visibility of both yourself & CEO Ricky Sitomer, is this incidental or a marketing strategy?  How does this play into increasing brand awareness?  

 "For the past nine years, Blue Star Jets has been telling the story that we’ve made flying privately more affordable by buying and selling the deadhead, or empty leg, which in turn gives the consumer a 50% savings from our competitors, such as NetJets.  Safety and security is our main concern, as the aircraft we charter are independently audited by Wyvern and Argus."

What differentiates Blue Star Jets from the competition-- from other private chartered aircraft companies?
"We have the largest database of empty legs in the industry, as well as the largest sales force in the industry. Additionally, we’ve held the longest track record of being the world’s largest charter aircraft broker.  Because of our buying power and volume, we transfer the up-to-50% savings to our consumers."
 What was your background prior to becoming President?  

"I was a Wall Street Trader for a decade, running a broker-dealer with Blue Star Jets CEO Ricky Sitomer."
 Any additional information you'd like to share with readers about Blue Star Jets...

"There is no cost to call Blue Star Jets and get a quote for your next holiday vacation or corporate trip.  We are up-to-50% less expensive than fractional ownership, offering true flexibility to select the right jet to meet your mission.  We are a 24/7 international business, and the only full service private aviation company to offer helicopters, turbo props, corporate and jumbo jets."

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