Seamless Service from Start to Finish.
When a passenger calls a pilot and says he needs to go from Miami, Florida to Panama City, Panama, and he wants wheels up in 20 minutes, the pilot's short list of capable flight support companies gets down to a list of one – Universal®. And no wonder. With our knowledge, contacts, experience, and list of start-to-finish services, we're ready to make any trip a success.
Pre-Trip Support Services
Before taking a trip, clients contact us to discuss itineraries, requirements, permits, ground handling and more. Pre-Trip is when the majority of our support is organized, scheduled and arranged.
- Online Trip Services
- Pre-Trip Planning and Analysis
- Sample Flight Plans
- Route Weather or Flight Planning Briefing
- Security Briefs and Assessments
- Climatological Studies
- Preliminary Weather
- Passenger Weather
- Master Crew List (MCL) / APIS
- TSA Waivers
- Mexico Landing Permits
- Border Overflight Exemption
- Visa Waiver Program
- Visa / Passport Assistance
- Fuel Card and Fueling Services through UVair®
- FlightPak® Scheduling Software
- UVflightplanner.com(sm) Online Weather and Flight Plans
- UVtriplink(sm) Online Trip Planning, Status and Confirmations
- UVTripPlanner(sm)
- Catering Arrangements
- Ground or Guarded Transportation
- Executive or Aircraft Protection
- Airport Fees Paid on Your Behalf
- Ground Handling Services arranged through Universal Aviation®
- Satellite / Cell Phone Rental
- Hotel Accommodations
- Updated Weather and Flight Plans for Trip Legs
- Credit / Direct Bill Arrangements
Active Trip Support Services
During the course of a trip, clients may need to change itineraries, arrange for additional support or address issues en route. Our Active Trip services enable our clients to stay in contact with their trip support team and enable us to meet their changing needs.
- Air-to-Ground Communications
- SATCOM Voice and Data Service
- Updated Weather and Flight Plans Direct to your FMS
- Quick Response to Schedule Changes
- Verbal Weather Briefs
- Departure Weather or Flight Planning Briefs
- In-flight Alerts
- Ground / Home-base Notification
- Catering Arrangements
Post-Trip Support Services
Just because a client has returned home from a trip, doesn't mean our support is finished. We continue to work on behalf of our clients through trip assessment and invoicing.
- Customs Arrival / Departure Cards
- Ground Services
- Prepaid Airport Fees
- Hotel Accommodations
- Credit / Direct Bill Arrangements
- Executive and Aircraft Protection
- Ground or Secure Transportation
- Satellite / Cell Phone Rental
- Crisis Management
- Charter Referral Services
- VAT Recovery Services
- Training
Find out more about how Universal Trip Support Services can help make your trip a success. Call Worldwide: (713) 944-1622 ext. 3300, N. America Toll-Free: (800) 231-5600 ext. 3300, or e-mail: sales@univ-wea.com.