Airports... we all love to hate them. Between getting felt up at security, the stress of running 5 minutes late to catch a flight and fighting the crowds, we usually just accept they're a necessary evil to getting us from the drones of home to our mystical destination of choice. But what if there was a better way? Oh yes there is. A private jet. Charter a private plane or sky taxi to transport you in style.

Blue Sky Taxi

Blue Sky Taxi is a private plane operating essentially as a taxi that flies, cutting down your travel time by about 300% and allowing you to be airborne in approximately 6-7 minutes and travel anytime 24/7. BlueSky Taxi arranges services to over 450 airports - generally within a 2 hour flight radius from Chicago (or 340 mile radius). Rates are based on a calculation of $3.50 per statue mile plus ramp fees. Whether you are an executive on a tight schedule or a vacation/leisure traveler who knows the journey is as important as the destination, personal air travel on a  private jet is the wave of the future. And your personal aircraft can accommodate up to three passengers with no increase in fare.  Plus, the champagne is sexy. http://blueskytaxi.com/

NetJets- Marquis Jet Card

In 1986, NetJets pioneered the concept of fractional jet ownership, giving individuals and businesses all the benefits of whole aircraft ownership. Today, NetJets is the worldwide leader with the most owners, the most experience, and the largest fleet. The Marquis Jet Card, sold as a prepaid lease offering 25 hours of occupied flight time, gives you access to NetJets world-class fleet without the commitment of ownership. A single year, 25-hour pre-paid lease starts at $115,900* in a Hawker 400XP. http://www.netjets.com/

The Priciest Private Jets

The Boening 747-8 is currently the priciest private jet on the market, and the only jetliner in the 400-to 500-seat market, stretched 5.6 m (18.3 ft) from the 747-400 to provide 467 seats in a three-class configuration and a 14,815-km (8,000-nmi) range. Rumor is the President's plane Air Force One may be replaced by one in the near future. The Airbus 380 is the other big dog, a double-decker beast nick-named "Superjumbo" that claims the title of largest passenger airline in the world.  Holding 525 passengers, the interior cabinet is clad with suites that include mood lighting and extra space

for ultra lux comfort.

*Price is for 2010 and is based on occupied flight time. This amount represents the base price for 25 occupied hours, before applicable taxes, fees and charges are assessed.