Four Seasons Residence Club In Deal For Delta Private Jets.

Published: February 28, 2009 / LuxuryTravelMagazine.com

Four Seasons Residence Club Vail and Delta AirElite today announced a unique opportunity to those interested in becoming Residence Club owners, to experience Delta AirElite's award-winning private jet service.

On an exclusive basis, Delta AirElite is making their Fleet Membership jet card program available for purchase on an hourly basis to potential buyers at Four Seasons Residence Club Vail, offering the opportunity to experience this convenient travel solution during visits to and from Four Seasons Resort Vail. This fitting relationship represents an extension of Four Seasons’ legendary service and hospitality, and brings the enjoyment back to air travel.

"This thoughtful arrangement allows our owners and prospective owners to begin the pleasure of their vacation before arriving at Four Seasons Residence Club Vail," said Jeff Meier, senior director of sales and marketing for Four Seasons Residence Club Vail. "The convenience of private jet access creates an experience ideal for our discerning buyers during frequent travel to Vail, direct to the Vail Valley Jet Center. The opportunity offers a luxurious experience and flexibility – both important factors for our owners."

"This new relationship is a natural fit for Delta AirElite and the selective individuals who enjoy the Four Seasons quality of life,” said Mike Green, president and chief executive officer of Delta AirElite. "Through this cooperation between two world-class brands, Four Seasons owners and potential buyers can experience firsthand the high value our Fleet Membership jet card program affords, as well as the comfort and convenience of our award-winning service."

Four Seasons Resort Vail, located in Vail Village, features a 121-room resort, 19 fractional Four Seasons Residence Club residences sold at 1/12 interests for a total of 228 interests, and 16 private residences. The property will be the first Four Seasons in Colorado and only the third mountain resort in the esteemed collection.

Scheduled for completion in late 2009, Four Seasons Resort Vail will be a destination unto itself. Planned amenities include a full-service spa and state-of-the-art fitness club, sunken courtyard with private 75-foot all season pool, fine dining restaurant, après ski lounge and children’s activity center. Guests and owners will also enjoy dedicated ski and snowboard valet service at the base of Vail’s Vista Bahn ExpressTM lift, the signature Four Seasons Kids For All Seasons program, in addition to conference facilities and retail shopping. Residence owners will enjoy premium touches and elegant interiors befitting Four Seasons and Vail’s world-renowned status, as well as full access to Four Seasons services and amenities.

Delta AirElite was the first operator in the United States to offer a national jet card program and today remains one of the premiere providers of global private jet travel. The company provides aircraft charter and management, as well as its innovative Fleet Membership jet card program. Delta AirElite has been providing award-winning safety and service excellence to aviation travelers for 24 years and is owned by the world’s largest airline.