Lakeland private air charter expands fleet

Tryp Air Charter, based out of Lakeland Linder International Airport, expanded its fleet and upgraded one of its planes due to an increase in demand for charter flights.

In the second quarter of 2024, the company documented a 40% increase in private charter services according to a release. It expects a similar forecast for the third quarter and purchased a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft to keep up with the demand.

The Pilatus PC-12 is a nine-passenger Swiss aircraft that has been in production since 1991. This purchase is the fourth addition of Pilatus PC-12s to Tryp’s fleet. One of the other PC-12s was recently renovated to a 2025 design interior and got an exterior paint job as part of the process in meeting the new demand, the release states.

“We've seen a steady increase in clients choosing private charters for both business and personal travel,” says Kyle Garren, VP of charter sales and logistics in the statement. “Once a client experiences the advantages of flying privately and the time savings, they become repeat customers, especially when they see the level of service we provide for every flight.”

Tryp Air Charter was founded in 1973 and currently services 5,500 airports nationwide. In addition to the Lakeland airport, other central Florida locations include Plant City Airport and St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport.