Client wants to spread grandpa’s ashes while flying private

Aug 15, 2025 · 1:05 · Walkthrough

Amalfi Jets explains how the company addresses unique and sensitive client requests, such as a recent inquiry to spread a loved one's ashes by air. While a private jet is not suitable for this specific task due to cabin pressurization, the team details how they navigate such requests by finding the right aircraft and local resources to meet a family's needs.

Amalfi Jets regularly handles a wide range of requests from clients, from multi-million dollar investments in the Amalfi One jet card program to highly specific, personal tasks. The company recently received a unique inquiry from a client looking to fulfill a late family member's final wish: spreading their ashes by airplane during a sunset flight over their hometown in Kokomo, Indiana.

While the client initially requested a private jet for this mission, Amalfi Jets had to explain the logistical realities. Operating at 45,000 feet in a pressurized cabin makes opening the aircraft door impossible. Instead, the team offered alternative solutions, such as chartering a helicopter or connecting the family with local flight schools that operate smaller, unpressurized aircraft, such as a Piper Cherokee or Cessna 172, which are better suited for this specific request. The company leveraged its local network in Indiana to provide the necessary recommendations to make the family's tribute possible.

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