Many of today's top business leaders are choosing business jets as they're primary means for air travel. It's no surprise that with all the headaches and inconvenience that come with modern air travel, those with the resources and access rely on their business jets to get them where they need to be, on time and refreshed.

Business jets offer first class treatment like no other and to top things off, for the most part you don't have to worry about traveling with chatty, annoying strangers or food that barely qualifies as such. Business jets are almost like limousines for the air, offered by companies for their top officials, for special events or as rewards for exceptional performance.

Of course, the downside is that business jets can be extremely expensive. With all the amenities and extras it takes to stock a jet, not to mention fuel, crew and other operating costs, it can add up to a hefty tab pretty quickly. But despite that, many businesses see them as an invaluable asset for catering to their top brass, especially when it comes time to seal that important business deal or get some time away to keep from burning out.

Contrast that with your typical air travel experience. Even if you're fortunate enough to land yourself a seat in first class, you still have to get to the gate like everyone else. That typically means long lines, seemingly endless waiting, and of course the extra security. By the time you tack on the extra hour or so to your travels to account for all this, you usually end up arriving at your destination tired, cranky and sore from those tiny seats.

Instead, wouldn't it be better to simply choose when and where you'd like to depart, who's coming with you, how long you'll be staying and skipping the long lines?

If you're a business owner or individual with the resources to do so, owning a business jet might be a great option for you to consider. With growing trends such as "fractional jet ownership", owning a private jet has become much more affordable than was the case in the past.