"The private jets are circling Long Island as the wealthy pile in for the Ryder Cup this weekend. More than 200 planes had touched down at Farmingdale's Republic Airport by late afternoon on Saturday. Many more arrived on Friday as well. Many of the planes have tail numbers associated with jet charter companies like NetJets and Flexjet. Some flew in from tony locations like Palm Beach or even East Hampton, which is just 70 miles away."
"Wingx, an aviation data firm, said there could be as many as 3,000 private flights landing in the greater New York area for the golf tournament, with both corporate sponsors and VIP guests on board. In 2023, when the Ryder Cup was held in Rome, airports in the Italian city recorded about 2.5 times their normal traffic levels, WingX said."
The Ryder Cup prompted an unusual surge of private aviation into Long Island, with over 200 planes touching down at Farmingdale's Republic Airport by late Saturday and additional arrivals on Friday. Many jets displayed tail numbers from charter operators such as NetJets and Flexjet and originated from affluent hubs including Palm Beach and East Hampton. Aviation data firm Wingx estimated up to 3,000 private flights into the greater New York area for the tournament. The 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome produced roughly 2.5 times normal airport traffic. The event attracts high-priced tickets, corporate sponsors, VIP guests, and notable attendees.
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