Global private jet flight activity failed to build on strong momentum over the past few weeks and recorded a YoY decline in week 14.
Private jet flight activity has remained relatively strong in recent weeks.
However, over the past week, global private jets recorded only the third year-over-year decline in 2026, breaking a nine-week streak.
During week 14, private jets recorded approximately 1% fewer flights than the same week last year.
This sharp drop can be attributed to a dip in private jet travel due to the recent Easter holiday, as well as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Additionally, compared to week 13 of this year, private jets flew about 12% fewer flights.
So far, in 2026, on a year-over-year basis, the scorecard shows:
Overall, in week 14, WingX analysts reported 70,929 private jet departures worldwide.
This is a 1% drop compared to week 14 of 2025.
This was also a week-over-week decrease, as private jets recorded 12% fewer flights than in week 13.
Even so, over the last four weeks, private jets have recorded over 308,000 flights.
This is still a 5% increase over the same time period last year.
Additionally, year-to-date, global private jet flight activity remains about 4.2% ahead of last year.
So, although private jet flights have dipped over the past week, the market is still showing continued growth.
According to WingX, much of this year-over-year decline can be attributed to a potential slowdown due to the Easter holiday.
WingX Analyst Nick Koscinski spoke with Private Jet Card Comparisons about the slight year-over-year decline.
He stated:
‘Week 14 was softer globally, but the headline numbers need some unpacking. Europe’s 10% weekly decline looks alarming on the surface, but when you compare the equivalent Easter week’s directly, 8,628 departures this year (Week 14 2026) versus 8,579 last year (Week 16 2025), European demand is holding up just fine. In the Middle East, the picture is still concerning regardless of any new ceasefire announced, while fuel has now fallen to its lowest level since the conflict began.’
North America continued to lead in total flights.
Over the past week, the United States saw 49,969 private jet departures.
This was a slight increase compared to last year, about 2% more flights.
Even so, this was a step down from last week, recording 13% fewer flights than week 13.
Florida was the only major market to record a significant increase, seeing 10% more flights. California and Texas each saw about 1% fewer flights.
Additionally, major markets in the US saw drops compared to last week. Florida, California, and Texas each saw double-digit week-over-week decreases.
Even so, private jet flight activity is expected to pick back up over the next week. The Masters Tournament tees off at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia.
This is typically a huge event for the private aviation industry, as the marquee event continues to drive demand spikes.
WingX analysts are forecasting a record 1,615 private jet arrivals at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS).
| Market | Week 14 | %Change vs. prior week | %Change vs W14 2025 | 52-week high | Week | 52-week low | Week | Last 4 Weeks (Flights) | %Change vs YOY |
| Global | 70,929 | -12% | -1% | 83,361 | 2025-42 | 64,150 | 2026-01 | 308,496 | 5% |
| North America | 51,382 | -13% | 2% | 61,722 | 2025-42 | 43,464 | 2025-27 | 224,215 | 7% |
| USA | 49,969 | -13% | 2% | 59,939 | 2025-42 | 41,967 | 2025-27 | 218,473 | 7% |
| Florida | 8,852 | -10% | 10% | 10,123 | 2026-08 | 4,381 | 2025-33 | 37,855 | 11% |
| California | 4,805 | -12% | -2% | 6,086 | 2026-07 | 3,905 | 2025-27 | 21,619 | 8% |
| Texas | 5,171 | -20% | -1% | 6,706 | 2025-47 | 4,036 | 2025-27 | 22,989 | 9% |
| Europe | 8,628 | -12% | -10% | 16,231 | 2025-28 | 6,574 | 2026-01 | 3,7640 | 2% |
| UK | 1,166 | -19% | -17% | 2,290 | 2025-28 | 934 | 2026-01 | 5,443 | -1% |
| Germany | 919 | -24% | -29% | 1,692 | 2025-22 | 541 | 2026-01 | 4,577 | -6% |
| France | 1,350 | 1% | -10% | 2,900 | 2025-28 | 1,073 | 2026-01 | 5,648 | -3% |
| Switzerland | 671 | -15% | -4% | 1,082 | 2026-04 | 545 | 2025-16 | 3,007 | 7% |
| Italy | 917 | -16% | -6% | 2,560 | 2025-26 | 571 | 2026-01 | 4,095 | 13% |
| Middle East | 832 | -5% | -33% | 1,850 | 2025-20 | 750 | 2026-11 | 3,298 | -38% |
| Africa | 831 | 0% | 9% | 1,060 | 2025-48 | 611 | 2025-39 | 3,220 | 4% |
| Asia | 2,312 | -10% | -3% | 2,780 | 2025-49 | 1,865 | 2025-19 | 9,531 | 1% |
| South America | 2,477 | -14% | 3% | 3,080 | 2025-51 | 1,724 | 2026-01 | 10,699 | 11% |
Source: WingX for Private Jet Card Comparisons. Includes Jets and VIP Airliners.
Europe saw a significant year-over-year decline in week 14.
The continent saw only 8,628 private jet departures, which is a 10% decrease from last year.
Major private jet markets saw year-over-year declines. France, Germany, and the UK each saw double-digit year-over-year drops.
Additionally, Europe also saw 12% fewer flights than last week.
The UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy each recorded double-digit decreases compared to week 13.
| Market (Part 91K & Part 135) | Week 14 | %Change vs. prior week | %Change vs W14 2025 | 52-week high | Week | 52-week low | Week | Last 4 Weeks (Flights) | %Change vs YOY |
| Global | 38,230 | -10% | 4% | 42,679 | 2025-42 | 34,328 | 2026-03 | 163,876 | 11% |
| North America | 29,901 | -11% | 8% | 33,437 | 2026-13 | 24,488 | 2025-27 | 128,328 | 14% |
| USA | 29,353 | -11% | 8% | 32,876 | 2026-13 | 23,810 | 2025-27 | 126,065 | 14% |
| Florida | 5,658 | -8% | 19% | 6,179 | 2026-12 | 2,347 | 2025-33 | 23,823 | 20% |
| California | 3,210 | -11% | 1% | 4,093 | 2026-07 | 2,607 | 2025-27 | 14,347 | 12% |
| Texas | 2,504 | -18% | 4% | 3,057 | 2026-13 | 1,854 | 2025-27 | 11,146 | 18% |
| Europe | 5,839 | -11% | -8% | 11,686 | 2025-28 | 4,802 | 2026-02 | 25,341 | 2% |
| UK | 822 | -16% | -13% | 1,635 | 2025-28 | 726 | 2026-01 | 3,674 | -2% |
| Germany | 547 | -24% | -24% | 1,125 | 2025-22 | 397 | 2026-01 | 2,796 | -1% |
| France | 901 | 0% | -8% | 2,172 | 2025-28 | 698 | 2026-02 | 3,782 | -2% |
| Switzerland | 503 | -17% | -3% | 748 | 2026-07 | 407 | 2025-16 | 2,308 | 8% |
| Italy | 631 | -17% | -10% | 1,918 | 2025-27 | 430 | 2026-01 | 2,845 | 7% |
| Middle East | 363 | -8% | -45% | 1,049 | 2025-35 | 343 | 2026-11 | 1,466 | -42% |
| Africa | 250 | 14% | 19% | 280 | 2025-48 | 142 | 2026-09 | 802 | 4% |
| Asia | 308 | -13% | -21% | 387 | 2025-48 | 186 | 2026-06 | 1,200 | -4% |
| South America | 49 | -23% | 0% | 83 | 2026-09 | 32 | 2025-19 | 234 | -9% |
Source: WingX for Private Jet Card Comparisons. Includes Jets and VIP Airliners.
The Middle East is continuing to struggle amidst the ongoing conflict.
Last week, the region saw fewer than 850 flights, a 33% drop from the same week last year.
Elsewhere, Africa and South America remained strong year over year, while Asia saw a slight decrease in private jet flight activity compared to last year.
Although global private jet traffic decreased slightly this past week, fractional and charter operations remained relatively strong.
Overall, Part 91K and Part 135 operators conducted 38,230 flights worldwide. This was a 4% increase compared to week 14 of 2025.
However, it was also a slight decrease of about 10% compared to last week.
The US had the highest number of fractional and charter flights, recording just under 30,000 total flights.
This was good for an 8% increase compared to last year.
This was mostly due to a large increase in Part 91K and Part 135 flights in Florida, where 19% more flights were recorded than last year.
However, the US still saw an 11% decline in flights compared to last week.
This was due to double-digit week-over-week decreases in both California and Texas.
Europe also struggled to gain traction in Part 91K and Part 135 operations.
The region saw 8% fewer flights year-over-year and also 11% fewer flights week-over-week.
Major markets, such as the UK, Germany, and Italy, recorded double-digit year-over-year declines.
The Middle East also saw significant declines in fractional and charter operations due to the ongoing conflict.
Compared to the same week last year, Part 91K and Part 135 flights are down by around 45%.
Additionally, Asia saw a significant decrease in flights compared to last year, recording about 21% fewer fractional and charter flights.
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