Why do small private jets fly higher than commercial airliners?

Samet_Ozturk · October 21, 2016, 2:50pm

I was just hanging out in FR24 and everytime I saw a Gulfstream there were flying above FL420. Often FL450. Why do these small jet (private jets) fly higher than comercial jets?

Charleston · October 21, 2016, 2:55pm

Samet_Ozturk · October 21, 2016, 2:57pm

Lol you made me smile. Thanks!

anon45516261 · October 22, 2016, 5:00pm

Efficiency according to National Geographic’s Mayday air crash investigation

Danman · October 22, 2016, 5:11pm

Lower wing loading, so they can fly higher.

Maxmustang · October 22, 2016, 5:16pm

@British-Airways… Exceptional!. Pls send me the actual-originator by PM.

system · January 20, 2017, 5:20pm

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