Well, yes, I had left my phone on the Virgin Atlantic flight to London. So, yes, I was out of touch for the six days it took me to get it back from “Missing X” somewhere in the ductwork of Heathrow Airport. So, yes, there was a delay in receiving your voicemail.
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Key Takeaways:
- The author experienced a shocking 212% increase in aviation insurance premiums for his Cessna Citation CJ1, from $15,000 to over $45,000 annually.
- Despite his extensive professional piloting background and strict safety protocols, negotiation only reduced the increase to 51% with reduced liability, and a future restriction on single-pilot operations was imposed.
- The author expresses skepticism regarding the industry's explanations for the "hardening" aviation insurance market, finding the reasons like increased claims or the 737 Max grounding unconvincing in justifying such steep premium hikes.
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