You may think that only the rich and famous can afford to charter a jet but in fact, chartering your own jet is cheaper and easier than you might think. At present there are 10000 executive jets available for charter in the United States. Different types are available; for example, Beech jets that seat up to six people and a version of the Boeing 737 plane - the Boeing Business Jet. This airplane has a range of 7,130 miles and can cruise at up to 41,000 in altitude! Travelers eager to avoid delays, stopovers and crowded commercial airplanes are now deciding instead to charter a jet.
How Do You Charter a Jet?
You can charter a jet in one of two ways: by means of a charter broker such as eBizjets, Le Bas, Skyjet or U.S. Skylink or you can make use of an operator like Executive Jet, Privatair and Tag Aviation.
What is the Difference?
Charter brokers are not owners or managers of the airplanes they charter so you will have a bigger range of options. They utilize third party audits to maintain the craft they use and generally follow these up with personal inspections. If time is of the essence, this is an excellent choice.
Charter operators sometimes own and maintain their jets or they may manage airplanes belonging to a third party. For this reason most operators insist that their planes, crew, level of maintenance and manner of operation are better than those offered by brokers.
How You Can Charter a Private Jet
Put in a request to your broker and tell them where you want to fly to and how many passengers will need to be included. At this point, your broker will locate a rental jet that is the right size for your needs. The airplane will then be flown to its departure point at a certain time. You will also make mention of any specific meal requirements, drinks and in-flight movies for you and your passengers.
Your broker will provide transportation to and from the airfield and your hotel accommodation arrangements will also be made for you. Most of these arrangements can now be made online for your convenience.
Think for a moment about how much time and money you will save if you choose to charter a jet vs. commercial flying. There are no flight delays and your staff are happier and more comfortable. Your jet will fly direct to virtually any country in the world!
