Private aviation
Private jet membership, jet cards and fractional ownership
Compare the commitment before comparing the hourly price. A prepaid card, an on-demand charter and fractional ownership place different obligations on the traveler.
On-demand charter
Pay for an assessed itinerary. Compare availability, aircraft and the whole-trip quote each time.
Jet card
Review prepaid hours, expiry, minimum billed time, peak-day rules, interchange rates and refund terms.
Fractional ownership
Review the ownership interest, management costs, hourly charges, usage rights and exit terms with appropriate professional advice.
Before you request a quote
Ask for examples based on your real routes, annual flight hours and peak-season travel. A lower advertised rate can be outweighed by minimum charges or restrictions.
Private jet membership, subscription or jet card?
A membership may charge a recurring access fee; a subscription may bundle services or flying time; a jet card commonly prepays hours or a monetary balance. The label alone does not tell you what is included. Compare the contract against trips you actually expect to take.
| Contract detail | What to check |
|---|---|
| Upfront commitment | Access fee, deposit, prepaid hours and any recurring charge. |
| Usage | Expiry, minimum billed time and aircraft interchange rules. |
| Availability | Booking notice, peak dates and any exclusions. |
| Exit | Refund terms, unused balance and cancellation charges. |