Tis the season for you, your family and 46 million other American citizens to take to the skies to visit loved ones for the year-end holidays.

Over the past five years, the number of passengers boarding domestic flights with U.S. carriers has increased by 15% from 854 million to one billion. According to the U.S. Travel Bureau, 8% of all travel takes place from November 15th through January 6th. The amount of people flying each holiday season is increasing at 5% per year, a growth rate commercial airlines and airports struggle to support.

This growth is causing ticket prices to increase exponentiality each year. If you planned on purchasing flights two months out from the holiday season expect to see flight prices one and a half times higher than the rest of the year. The procrastinators out there who wait to book until one month or less before their trip will see ticket prices ranging from two to four times the normal amount.

When it comes to holiday travel battling the masses in the airport can seem like a walk in the park compared to booking your trip. Booking ahead may lower your overall trip price but could still leave you kissing your window seat goodbye. During busy travel periods a majority of airlines black out the “preferred” seats such as window seats, aisle seats and emergency exit rows for medallion or reward program customers.

Why be one in 46 million this holiday season when you can be one of a kind with Mira Vista Aviation? Chartering a flight to see your loved ones ensures an easy and economical trip when traveling the whole family in style. Dash straight past the TSA line, delayed flights and lost luggage all while maximizing the time spent relaxing and enjoying your holiday of choice. With spacious large cabin aircraft holding up to 16 passengers fighting over the window seat will be a thing of Christmas past. Let the sales team at Mira Vista create an ideal travel itinerary for you so your holiday spirit can shine all season long.

Here at Mira Vista Aviation, we want to make your holiday travels hassle-free, no matter how you plan to fly. So, whether you are traveling near or far this year we have a few tips and tricks to make your travel days sans stress.

· Mentally unpack your bag before heading to the airport. Think through your needs for the trip, consider weather conditions and activities, and walk through your morning and evening routine. Doing this will help ensure you leave nothing behind.

· Dress to impress. When flying private you can control the comfort of your cabin. While many layer up for cold commercial flights there is no need when flying private. Dress in whichever manner suits your preference. However, keep an outfit handy to change, depending on your arrival location weather.

Save time with gift bags instead of gift wrap. Though often unnecessary, some flights are subject to TSA screenings especially if traveling abroad over the holidays. A wrapped gift is screened just like any other item. If the wrapping paper is infringing on the TSA agent's view of the contents, they’ll have no choice but to rip into your great wrapping job like a little kid on Christmas.

Planning to head home with a care package of your favorite treats? Consider packing them in airtight Tupperware or a container that can withstand heat if you care to warm up the item. Easy to open and microwave safe containers allow you to enjoy your favorites mid-flight as well as keep them fresh for longer.

While Mira Vista Aviation flights are on demand consider scheduling trips ahead of time. Mira Vista does not charter per seat; it exclusively charters aircraft alone. Not only will you ensure you have the aircraft type and style you prefer but you’ll rest easy knowing your flight details have been prepared well in advance.