Seminars Cover Charter Topics

Boston-based air charter broker Flight Time International this month will initiate a series of monthly seminars to educate travel and meeting planners--including agencies--on the basics of chartering a plane.

The seminars will focus specifically on putting together an air-land package, including lodging and car rentals. The first session, scheduled for March 20 at the Vinings Club in Atlanta, will feature executives from Flight Time and representatives from the Sonesta Atlanta.

"We'll be addressing how to evaluate a customized land-air program as a cost-effective supplment to travel needs," said Jane McBride, chief executive officer of Flight Time. "We'll also talk about some promotions we have with the hotels which include free room nights as part of a charter package."

The April seminar will feature executives from Four Seasons Hotels.

The National Business Travel Association also holds seminars, at its annual convention and elsewhere, to address chartering in general.