There are different methods of travel that will allow you to get from one geographical location to another which often results in travelers booking commercial air travel. Unfortunately, it is not always because they want to, but rather because they don’t understand the ins and outs of booking private travel.
If you find yourself interested in chartering a private jet for luxurious travel, but you don’t know where to start or how to go about it — here is what you need to know.
What Does it Mean to Charter a Private Jet?
In some ways, chartering a private jet can be compared to renting a limo. You book a limo when you need a car and driver to pick you up and get you where you need to be at a certain time. Because you are the guest, you can expect personalization and luxurious accommodations.
Chartering a private jet is, in a sense, like renting a jet. You need to travel from one place to the next and you hire the crew and the aircraft to get you there. In other words, you rent a jet for your trip — and it comes with a highly-skilled flight crew to get you where you need to be.
Instead of purchasing a ticket for a seat on a commercial airliner where you will be one of hundreds of other passengers, you are paying for access to the entire jet. This gives you the freedom to decide when you’d like to travel, where you’d like to go, and who you’d like to bring on board with you.
Other passengers will not need to buy a ticket to fly with you — the flight crew will just need to know their names to create the manifest in time before the flight. The process is actually pretty simple, especially when you work with a well-known and reputable charter company.
Before You Book Your Private Jet Charter
You can do an online search and find all sorts of private jets available for charter — some with charter companies others with brokers. Because your safety is important, as is your money, you first want to make sure you are chartering a private jet from a trusted company.
Be sure to read reviews, ask a lot of questions, and solicit recommendations from others. You are looking for:
- Excellent safety records
- A range of services
- Clear, upfront pricing
- Seasoned experience
- A good reputation — and a leader within the industry
Once you know you are working with a charter company that has your best interest in mind, move forward with the booking process.
Determine Your Needs
You will need to know some specifics concerning your travel before you can book your charter. After all, different jets have different capabilities. Some can travel greater distances while others are for more local destinations. Jets also have a passenger capacity and you need to make sure the one you charter can hold everyone you are bringing with you.
Take some time to determine your needs:
- Where you are traveling
- When you are traveling
- Who you are traveling with
- What you intend to do while in-flight
Reach out to your charter company with this information to get the best options for your travel needs.
Understanding Charter Pricing
Again, booking a private jet charter is different from buying a ticket to a commercial flight — so you don’t always get a set ticket price. Charter pricing depends on things like the size and type of jet and the distance you are traveling, as well as the season or level of demand.
While every charter company can vary, most often the charter price is based on an hourly rate. That means when you travel farther, you can expect to pay more.
Depending on who you work with, you may even have access to empty leg specials or various types of memberships so that you can get the best deal.
Talk to your charter team to understand what your options are.
How to Charter a Private Jet for Luxurious Travel
When you are ready to book your first charter experience, below are the steps you need to take.
Request a Quote
You won’t usually find a set price for a charter online as you would for a commercial ticket. Most often, speaking with a charter team will allow you to get a quote for your travel that will include everything you expect for your trip.
In order to obtain this, you will need to know the information discussed above, such as the size of the jet and the details about where and when you are traveling, as well — more specifically choosing the airport you will want to travel to and from as well as the times you prefer to travel.
Design Your Experience
Private travel is highly customizable since there are so many amenities available to enhance your inflight experience. From catering to inflight connectivity and everything in between, you let your charter team know what you need and want on board and they will take care of it for you.
Confirm Your Charter Booking
Once everything comes together, your charter team will reach out to you to confirm your booking. This will often require a deposit, leaving the remainder due at a later date. Please note that if you do not confirm your booking by the scheduled time, your flight will likely be canceled and made available for someone else.
On the Day of Your Flight
When it is time for your flight, simply arrive 15 to 20 minutes prior to your departure. You will meet with a member of your charter team, go through a quick security checkpoint, and be directed to your private jet.
The process is quick and easy — which makes for a comfortable travel experience at every step along the way.
Ready to Book Your Charter?
At Sun Air Jets, we have a charter team that goes above and beyond to ensure you have the best experience imaginable. And it all starts with your booking.
Contact us today to get started.