There are many things you need to consider when you are looking for the best private jet option. Within the private jet arena there is fractional ownership, completely owned aircraft, prepayment card programs, charter brokers, direct charter providers, membership fees, depreciation, hourly rates, empty legs, crew charges, overnight fees, maintenance expenses and several other options.

As the private jet charter industry continues to grow and people move away from commercial air travel, private jet options increase. This adjustment in the marketplace is turning increasingly in favor of the well-heeled traveler as rates go down and availability goes up on luxury jet charter flights. Unless one is flying more than 400 hours a year, chartering a private jet is the ideal option for maximum flexibility with jet selection and the best market rates.

There are ten reasons why chartering a jet through a direct charter provider makes the most financial sense.

1. Charter vs. commercial airline travel. The cost for 6 (2 adults, 4 children) flying 1st class can cost the same as a private jet flight charter. This becomes a viable option with all the convenience of flying privately for travelers that once thought they were restricted to commercial air travel.
2. Charter vs. fractional or prepayment options. A charter can cost as little as $1,800 per flight hour with a light jet, $2000-$3000 for prepaid flight card program or fractional ownership.
3. Jet availability. Fractional programs were smaller charter companies may have blackout dates or be unavailable due to jet maintenance. Flights booked through a charter company experience no blackout dates and no lack of availability due to jet maintenance. This is most relevant during the holiday season and high vacation travel times.
4. Jet selection. Charter companies have a premier network of various jets to select from and are not restricted to a certain jet class or type of jet.
5. On demand, 24/7 access to a charter representative. A charter broker, who works with several charter companies, can provide flight quotes in as little as one hour to 15 minutes and jets can be made “tarmac ready” within 4 hours.
6. Deluxe additional services. Executive jet charter service provides greater flexibility with no commitments and the best market rates. They can be utilized alongside other jet services such as fractional ownership and prepaid card programs.
7. Leisure travel made easy. This can be convenient for the leisure traveler who once luxury private jet service on an occasional or regular basis.
8. Increased flexibility. There is no hassle of jet ownership, maintenance fees, crew costs or storage expenses. There are no extra expenses to interfere with the experience. You may need to contact a charter service, reserve a flight and off you go.
9. High quality and safety standards. Most charter companies and charter brokers have the highest of safety standards and only utilize jets and pilots that are Part 135 and have excellent ratings with safety auditing companies such as Chief Executive Air, Argus or Wyvern.
10. Freedom of flight. It makes no difference if your jet is booked through an experienced charter broker or a direct charter company. It does make sound financial sense to keep your money in your own pocket and not in the hands of a private jet sales associate. Enjoy your flight by paying only for the flight time used and create an experience that any traveler will most enjoy.

Tags: executive jet service, luxury private jets, Private jet charter

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