How to grade your Jet Charter Company

Air Charter travel is the ultimate in luxury flying.Regulation Part 135. (Enquire at your local FAA office)
Chartering your own Private Jet ensures youDetails of Company Fleet of Aircraft
maximum comfort and convenience along with the- Confirm that your carrier provides access to Wyvern
highest standard of service possible. In addition, youArgus certified aircraft.
can design a flight itinerary that suits your own- Establish how aircraft are selected and approved for
personal needs.their inclusion in the fleet.
You choose your flight times, the type of jet you wish- Strictly fly with carriers that can furnish photographs
to travel in and your departure and arrival airports. Youof the quoted aircraft; get a view of the condition and
get to choose a catering menu that satisfies youroverall look of the aircraft.
individual tastes and if you want butler service for thatCustomer Service
added bit of comfort and style, you can choose that- Verify that your carrier is in the Better Business
too. Avoid crowded airports by taking advantage ofBureau Reliability Program, so you know they are
an expert crew who can take care of your luggageserious about resolving customer service issues.
and security procedures swiftly and conveniently.- Ensure that your carrier has a privacy policy in place
Private jets as the name suggests offer the ultimate into protect your contact information.
privacy and relaxation allowing you to enjoy your- Ensure that your broker has a 100% money-back 48
journey.hour cancellation policy for most flights; cancellation
On arrival, professional, ground staff crew is waiting topolicies may vary by operator.
whisk you off to your desired destination ensuring you- Ensure that you could renew your card at no charge.
arrive promptly and in style. Charter flights on PrivateEnsure that there are no long-term commitments or
Jets certainly beat commercial flying hands down!administration fees attached to card usage.
Having decided you wish to fly using a private jet- Only work with an Aviation Specialist that will
charter, you will need to choose the best company toinvestigate for available backup aircraft if necessary.
suit your personal needs and requirements. You may- Require that your Aviation Specialist includes flight
wish to deal with the charter company direct or with amanifests for the FBOs of the operator to anticipate
broker. Either way, below are some things to considerdeparture and arrival times and mileage en route in
when assessing whether a company has the level ofyour itinerary.
expertise and service you require from this type of air- Does your Customer Services Dept offer a 24/7
travel.service? Are you assigned an expert who can deal
Company Experience and Reputation.personally with your trip and answer questions, offer
- Check out how long the charter company has beensuggestions and respond promptly to changes in your
in business. This will tell you something about theiritinerary?
reputation.Cost
- Establish whether the charter company has- Arrange private jet travel with an Aviation Specialist
demonstrated long-term commitments to safety,can offer efficiency discounts for flights on empty legs.
customer service and quality assurance. Also do they- Demand that your Aviation Specialist disclose the
have the resources to invest in the equipment?final cost of flight time, taxes and fees. Ensure there
Safety and Security of the Aircraftare no hidden costs.
- Ensure that the proposed aircraft is sufficiently- Fly with a private jet charter carrier that allows you
insured.to secure aircraft by putting a hold on your credit card
- Find out about key elements of a company’sat no charge.
safety and security procedures, including what is theIf you are spending money on a luxury expense such
level of pilot training and experience and the quality ofas a private jet charter you expect the highest
aircraft audits.standard of service and the ultimate in luxury and
- Check out their safety record and verify that yourconvenience. It pays to research charter companies
aircraft is equipped with safety components andrigorously to ensure they can meet your personal
medical facilities pursuant to Federal Aviationrequirements and desires.