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Be like Ric Flair: Book a private jet, pay with Apple Pay

A New York-based provider of on-demand private jet charters Tuesday announced the release of the Skyjet app for iPhone.

If you have the sudden urge to travel in style like a celebrity, or former pro wrestler Ric Flair, Skyjet has you covered. 

Skyjet, a New York-based provider of on-demand private jet charters Tuesday announced the release of its app for iPhone. The company said said in a press release that the app is the first of its kind in the private jet charter industry to integrate with Apple Pay.

"The Skyjet mobile app bridges our 18 years of industry experience, smart technology and exceptional service to make the process of booking private jets as smooth as possible," said Skyjet President Greg Richman. "We're extremely proud to see Apple Pay take flight with the Skyjet mobile app, which creates an unparalleled booking experience for travelers that’s faster, safer and more efficient than traditional charter booking."

Skyjet provides users with direct access to an intelligent market price range tool for real-time price estimates. Within seconds of entering a user's desired trip itinerary into the app, price estimates are displayed on-screen based on current market pricing and what other clients recently paid for their trips. Users also have direct access to aircraft specs, a detailed trip itinerary and instant access to a dedicated aviation expert.

To celebrate the launch of the mobile app, the first 50 new clients to book a trip with the Skyjet app will receive an Apple Watch Sport or iPad Air.