16 Things to Consider Before Buying a Private Jet Card

If you have decided to join a private jet card program, you are already aware of the many benefits, like the ease of booking and predictable costs. However, do you know how to choose the best private jet card program for you?

Here are 16 things to consider before buying a private jet card.

1. Company's Reputation

Start your research on jet card providers by searching for news articles about providers, reading online customer feedback, or asking your network for recommendations.

In addition, consider the size and ownership of the company. For example, larger companies often have more resources, flights, and crews available. Conversely, smaller companies have limited resources but offer a personal experience.

2. Hourly Cost

If a provider uses a fixed price system, you can easily budget your travel expenses for the year. However, some companies don't offer fixed rates which means your price may drop or rise throughout the year depending on the travel market.

3. Safety Standards

Safety should be your top priority, so always check what insurance is available for you, your luggage, and your purchased hours.

In addition, you can also ask about other safety policies such as aircraft inspection policies, pilot training, and aircrew training.

4. Available Aircraft

Aircraft can vary from small jets to large planes. Many jet card programs have different hourly prices for each and require you to commit to one type of craft when you purchase your hours.

5. Changes in Aircraft

Even after buying hours for one type of aircraft, you may still have options. For example, many providers now allow you to upgrade or downgrade your flight for an adjusted hourly rate.

6. Service Area

Before choosing a jet card program, be sure it includes your regular destinations in the service area. If you fly outside the primary service area, you may receive additional charges for the flight.

7. Additional Benefits

Your card may also come with discounts, rewards, and even free merchandise as incentives with each program.

8. Cancellation Policies

Many providers have a cancellation policy that allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before your flight. However, the exact timeframe varies between companies.

9. Reservation Policies

Many card programs offer an easy reservation process, which is why they are preferable over on-demand charters. Some companies can even have flights ready within four hours of your reservation. 

10. Flight Restrictions

Some luxury jets may have passenger restrictions, such as no unaccompanied minors or no pets on board.

Others may also restrict how many people may book flights simultaneously.

11. Expired Funds

Sometimes you won't use all your hours, but programs don't always let you roll the hours over. Others, however, will allow you to receive a refund or roll the hours to the following term.

12. Aircraft Amenities

Some lighter jets streamline their amenities. So, if you have expectations like enclosed bathrooms, reclining seats, a place to sleep, phones, WIFI, or TVs, you will want to find a program that guarantees those features.

13. Flight Add-Ons

Some programs also offer additional services like catering, concierge services at your destination, and dinner reservations. However, some services are only available for an extra fee.

14. Navigating Your Membership

Many programs offer an online portal to check your hours, manage your membership, and reserve flights. Some providers even have apps to make the process more convenient.

15. Additional Fees

Your hourly cost only covers part of your flight. Some additional standard fees include initiation fees, taxi time, repositioning fees, deicing, and taxes.

16. Customer Service Availability

Reliable customer service representatives that are available 24/7 means you can resolve any issues quickly. 

Narrowing Down Your Choices

At Jettly, we offer very competitive pricing and benefits.

Contact us today to get a free quote and learn more about our jet card program.

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