One recent development that could make flying less of a depressing experience, and travel more of an incentive for VIP groups, is a private jet service to Paris for £363 plus VAT one way.

This is offered by Le Jet and launches November 23, with up to eight travellers taken to Biggin Hill airfield in Bromley, Kent by Mercedes people-carrier for their 45-minute flight to Paris, where they are met and taken to their final destination. Check-in can be up to 10 minutes before departure.

Currently Le Jet offer two flights per day each way, and comparison prices of a business class service one way are up to £350 on British Airways and £275 for last-minute business premier tickets on Eurostar.