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Private aviation isn't just about luxury—it's about maximizing your most valuable asset: time. Whether you're closing deals across time zones or creating memories with family, flying privately transforms how you travel and what you can accomplish.
The question isn't whether private aviation makes sense—it's finding the right solution for your specific flying patterns and priorities.
No security lines, no crowds. Depart from private terminals with complete privacy and discretion.
Transform travel time into work time. Conduct meetings, take calls, and stay connected throughout your flight.
Premium cabins, personalized catering, and white-glove service from departure to arrival.
Change plans on your schedule. Adjust departure times, routes, and destinations with ease.
Access 5,000+ airports. Arrive 15 minutes before departure and skip the commercial aviation hassle.
Fly closer to your final destination. Reach locations commercial airlines simply don't serve.
Start with the right category before you worry about providers.
Pay-as-you-go private flights. Best for occasional flyers who want flexibility without commitment.
Pros
Cons
Prepaid hours or deposits with guaranteed pricing and availability. The sweet spot for regular flyers.
Flexible across aircraft categories
Locked hourly rates on specific jets
Pros
Cons
Own a share of a specific aircraft. Maximum consistency for very heavy flyers.
Pros
Cons
Not sure where you fit?
Understanding these four pillars will help you evaluate any jet card program.
Aircraft-specific cards lock you into a particular jet type with fixed hourly rates. Deposit-based cards offer flexibility across categories but rates vary. "Closed fleet" programs use owned aircraft for consistency; "open fleet" sources from operator networks for better pricing.
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Response time (how quickly they confirm), peak days (holidays, major events), blackout dates, and minimum flight time requirements all impact your real-world experience. Some programs guarantee availability; others only promise "best efforts."
Questions to ask...
The quoted hourly rate is just the start. Ask about fuel surcharges, Federal Excise Tax (7.5%), repositioning/deadhead fees, taxi time charges, one-way premiums, and segment fees. What's included vs. extra determines your true cost.
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Understand contract length, whether unused hours roll over, refund policies if you don't use your balance, escrow protections for your deposit, and whether hourly rates are locked for the term or can increase.
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Match your passenger count, route length, and luggage needs to the right category.
| Category | Typical Models | Seats | Non-stop Range | Flight Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, PC-12 | 6–9 | 1,000–1,800 nm | 1–3 hours |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 6–8 | 1,500–2,100 nm | 1–3 hours |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS, Learjet 60 | 7–9 | 2,000–2,700 nm | 2–4 hours |
| Super-Mid Jet | Citation Latitude, Challenger 350 | 8–10 | 3,000–3,600 nm | 3–5 hours |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G450, Global 6000 | 10–16 | 4,000–7,500 nm | 5–12 hours |
King Air 350, PC-12
Seats
6–9
Range
1,000–1,800 nm
Duration
1–3 hours
Citation CJ3, Phenom 300
Seats
6–8
Range
1,500–2,100 nm
Duration
1–3 hours
Citation XLS, Learjet 60
Seats
7–9
Range
2,000–2,700 nm
Duration
2–4 hours
Citation Latitude, Challenger 350
Seats
8–10
Range
3,000–3,600 nm
Duration
3–5 hours
Gulfstream G450, Global 6000
Seats
10–16
Range
4,000–7,500 nm
Duration
5–12 hours
The goal isn't to memorize model names; it's to match your passenger count, route length, and luggage to the right category.
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