Flexjet CEO Explains Preparing for Super Bowl Private Jet Rush

Private jet provider Flexjet gears up for influx of wealthy fans flying to the Super Bowl in San Francisco.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Flexjet CEO Andrew Collins discusses the challenges his company faces in preparing for the influx of private jets flying to the Super Bowl in San Francisco. This includes implementing special procedures like extended flight notification requirements, dealing with congestion and event fees at fixed-base operators, and leveraging industry relationships to ensure smooth operations during the busy weekend.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl is one of the busiest and most lucrative times of year for private jet providers like Flexjet. The surge in private aviation traffic highlights the growing popularity of private flights among wealthy sports fans, as well as the operational complexities and costs involved in servicing major events.

The details

Flexjet reports that its flight requests are pacing ahead of last year's Super Bowl in New Orleans, and it's operating nearly 30% more flights into the Bay Area compared to the same week last year. San Jose Mineta International Airport expects more than 230 additional commercial flights this week. Private jet operators like Flexjet have to deal with special event fees at fixed-base operators, which can range from $3,675 for a single-prop plane to $28,810 for a Gulfstream G650. The FAA has also implemented special air traffic control procedures to manage the expected high volume of flights.

  • The deciding conference championships happen two weeks before the Super Bowl.
  • Sunday's Super Bowl will see the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in the Bay Area.

The players

Andrew Collins

CEO of private jet provider Flexjet.

Flexjet

A private jet provider that offers fractional ownership, allowing customers to buy a share of an aircraft based on how often they want to fly it.

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What they’re saying

“It "is really time-sensitive because you don't know who's going to be in the Super Bowl until almost the last minute.”

— Andrew Collins, CEO (Business Insider)

“It has been a fact of life for the past few years, especially," of the event fees.”

— Andrew Collins, CEO (Business Insider)

What’s next

Flexjet is adding a pop-up private terminal at Oakland Airport with its own lounge to help manage the influx of private jets for the Super Bowl.

The takeaway

The Super Bowl highlights the growing demand for private jet travel among wealthy sports fans, as well as the operational and financial challenges faced by private aviation providers in servicing major events with tight timelines and high traffic.