What is the cheapest way to fly private?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 28 private jet companies sell seats on shared flights or list empty legs free to browse and show prices on them on their own websites, read 10 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the aircraft, place, hours, fee or price where it names one, then what it sells, why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.

What is the cheapest way to fly private?

28 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell seats on shared flights, where you pay for a seat and not the aircraft, or list empty legs free to browse and show prices on them, where you pay for a whole aircraft on a one-way flight it is making anyway; each card says which; K9 Jets, Tradewind Aviation and Airble have the most Google reviews under their own name.

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table holds 104 companies: the charter brokers, jet card and membership programmes, fractional owners, operators, empty-leg platforms and shared-seat sellers ChatGPT names most often when asked about private jets. Their own websites were read on 10 November 2026, with their Google listings matched by name. This page carries the 28 companies in the table that, on their own websites, sell seats on shared flights or list empty legs free to browse and show prices on them, where that can be shown in their own words with any price dated; a line that rests only on a price with no year is left out. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line on a card gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 540 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

AceJet

Best for: One search across 150 operators' empty legs
The cheaper way: Shows prices on each empty-leg listing, for example $4,830 for Stuart, FL to Nassau in a Bombardier Learjet 60 on 30 November 2026.
What it sells: Independent empty-leg search platform based in Atlanta, GA. Says it is not an air carrier, broker or travel agent and that bookings are made directly with the operating carrier or a third-party broker.
Why choose them: Says it monitors every empty leg flight from 147+ private jet operators in one place.
Ask for: Ask for the operator contact details on a listing, which need a free account, then confirm price and availability directly with that operator.
Not the fit if: you want to book through AceJet: it says it does not sell flights, act as a broker or arrange charter transportation.
Enquiry: acejet.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, about, terms.

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Airble

Best for: Online booking of charters and shared seats
The cheaper way: Sells shared flights per seat: you can book individual seats via the Shared Flight search or the Deals section and group flights need a minimum number of seats.
What it sells: Online marketplace and intermediary, not an operator, connecting passengers with licensed air operators for charters, empty legs, shared flights, Jetpools and experiences. Head office in Richmond, BC, Canada.
Why choose them: Has run since 2019 as an online marketplace for licensed operators' charters, empty legs, shared flights and experiences. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the per-seat Shared Flight search or the Deals section in the Airble app.
Not the fit if: you want a refundable empty leg: it says empty-leg bookings are non-changeable and non-refundable unless the provider states otherwise.
Enquiry: airble.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, about, legal/terms.

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Airly

Best for: Australian jet cards and fractional jet shares
The cheaper way: Runs member-only shared flights that members create or join, which Airly activates up to 14 days before departure; no routes or prices are published.
What it sells: Arranges jet card and charter flights in Australia on CASA-certified operators' aircraft, runs fractional jet shares from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and lists empty legs.
Why choose them: Says every flight is run by a CASA-certified operator, with a safety manager in house.
Ask for: Ask for the jet card in 5, 10 or 25 hour blocks with rates locked for 12 months and for an instant price on your route.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late: its charter terms are fully refundable only at 30 days before departure, with a 15% fee at 29 to 21 days rising to 100%.
Enquiry: airly.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: terms, home page.

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ASL Group

Best for: Belgian operator with Antwerp to Sion flights
The cheaper way: Sells semi-private seats through ASL Fly Executive on direct Saturday flights from Antwerp to Sion from 19 December 2026 until 24 March 2027; no prices are published.
What it sells: Operates and manages aircraft from Hasselt, Belgium, with a second headquarters in Rotterdam and sells charter, empty legs, the Blue Sky Club hour programme, shared ownership and semi-private seats.
Why choose them: Says it manages and operates more than 45 aircraft.
Ask for: Ask for the Blue Sky Club hour programme or shared ownership, or for a seat on the ASL Fly Executive Saturday flights from Antwerp to Sion.
Not the fit if: you want a Sion seat after 24 March 2027: the Saturday Antwerp to Sion flights run from 19 December 2026 until 24 March 2027.
Enquiry: aslgroup.eu/en/contact/contact-information

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en/blue-sky-community/12/a-stylish-alpine-escape, en.

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BARK Air

Best for: Flying with your dog in the cabin
The cheaper way: Sells seats as Shared Charters, opening extra seats on a traveller's private charter to others, with the flight confirmed once a minimum number of seats are filled. Routes include New York to Lisbon, Paris and Madrid, Madrid to New York and Los Angeles to Honolulu.
What it sells: Is a public charter operator selling seats and charters built around dogs, with routes serving New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Paris, Lisbon and Madrid. It says it owns no aircraft and that flights are operated by licensed US air carrier Worldwide Jet.
Why choose them: Says its charter partner Worldwide Jet is IS-BAO Stage II certified and holds ARG/US Platinum. Trustpilot: 3.4 out of 5 from 4 reviews, newest 31 July 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a shared charter seat, one ticket covering one human and up to two animals with a combined weight of 50 lb or less.
Not the fit if: a child under 10 is travelling: it says humans under the age of 10 are not permitted to fly on BARK Air.
Enquiry: air.bark.co/pages/concierge-services

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: pages/shared-charters, pages/faq.

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BLADE

Best for: By-the-seat flights and helicopter transfers
The cheaper way: Sells a Hamptons Shared Charter whose base rate includes 2 seats, booked with a minimum of 72 hours advance notice.
What it sells: Charter broker and booking platform that does not operate aircraft: sells by-the-seat scheduled flights, private and shared charters, crowdsourced seats, passes and packs and a corporate programme on third-party operators' aircraft. Head office at 31 Hudson Yards, New York.
Why choose them: Says its BLADEone jets are retrofitted commercial-size jets, typically configured for 60 passengers, reimagined to seat just 16 guests.
Ask for: Ask for a corporate agreement, which ranges from bulk purchasing of BLADE Airport seats to a custom agreement for all personal and professional travel.
Not the fit if: you need refundable shared seats: it says Hamptons Shared Charters are non-refundable and the departure time cannot be adjusted once booked.
Enquiry: blade.com/p/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: hamptons-shared-charter, terms_of_service, price-new-york-miami.

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Call a Jet

Best for: Free empty-leg board and alerts
The cheaper way: Shows whole-jet guide prices on its empty-leg listings, in US dollars on the US listings and euros for European listings. It says these are estimated prices and the binding offer comes after a check.
What it sells: Is an independent private jet charter broker, not an airline or aircraft operator, that also lists empty legs. It sells no membership or jet card. It has an office in Bonn, a legal entity in Budapest and a Miami office.
Why choose them: Says it compares aircraft from a network of 12,000 jets.
Ask for: Ask for the free empty-leg alerts for your home airport, or for a binding offer once it has checked the market.
Not the fit if: you need a final price at the first reply: prices in a first note are estimates, final only once an operator has confirmed the aircraft and you have signed and paid.
Enquiry: callajet.de/us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: us, privatjet-sofortpreis-charter-was-ist-enthalten.

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Carrington Jets

Best for: Browsing live empty legs with no fee
The cheaper way: Shows the price on each listing in the flight's own currency, with a crossed-out standard charter estimate beside it.
What it sells: Runs an empty-leg advisory and referral service with a board of live empty legs, mainly in the United States and also in the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland and the Caribbean. It says it is not an air carrier or a charter broker and that flights are arranged by Villiers Jets and operated by licensed direct air carriers. It is operated by VH Group VOF in Zutendaal, Belgium.
Why choose them: Says its board showed 100 live empty legs from Villiers Jets' operator network on 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the exact price Villiers Jets confirms with the operator on the empty leg you enquire about.
Not the fit if: you want to book and pay on the site: you enquire and Villiers Jets sends a secure booking link and handles payment and contract.
Enquiry: carringtonjets.com/empty-leg-flights

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-deals, terms, empty-leg-flights.

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Empty Leg Exclusive

Best for: Free empty-leg board with whole-aircraft GBP prices
The cheaper way: Shows prices on each listing as a total for the whole aircraft in GBP including its booking fee, confirmed with the operator before you pay.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker built around empty legs, with on-demand charter as the fallback. It is not an operator or direct air carrier, sells no membership and is based in London.
Why choose them: Says its board listed 649 empty legs on 9 November 2026, from 208 departure cities.
Ask for: Ask for message alerts on the routes you fly regularly: it says there is no charge for enquiries or alerts.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel: if you cancel an empty leg, the fare is generally non-refundable.
Published price: Model estimate, 2026: light jet $3,500 to $5,500 per block hour, before taxes, positioning and airport fees; not a quote. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: emptylegexclusive.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, about.html, empty-legs.

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Empty Private Flights

Best for: Free-to-browse empty legs and instant estimates
The cheaper way: Shows the price on each empty-leg listing for the entire aircraft excluding tax, plus what it costs per seat if every seat is filled.
What it sells: Runs an empty-leg platform where VOMOS arranges flights as a broker and licensed charter operators fly them and also offers instant estimates for full charters. It says no membership is needed.
Why choose them: Says its live board shows inventory from the VOMOS operator network, refreshed every time the board loads.
Ask for: Ask a VOMOS flight advisor to check availability with the operator on the empty leg you want and send the details to book.
Not the fit if: you need a fixed departure: it says that if the original trip changes the empty leg can move or be cancelled.
Enquiry: emptyprivateflights.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page.

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EmptyJet

Best for: Searching live empty legs without a membership
The cheaper way: Shows listed prices in US dollars on empty-leg listings and routes and some listings show On request with an approximate from price.
What it sells: Is an empty-leg search engine and marketplace that also takes on-demand charter requests. It says it is not an airline or operator. Head office in Dubai, with principal offices in New York, Tokyo and Istanbul.
Why choose them: Says current listings are up to 74% below an estimated charter rate, with a 0 to 10 value score on each.
Ask for: Ask for the operator's confirmation of the aircraft, schedule, price and terms of the empty leg before you pay the operator's invoice.
Not the fit if: you need an instant confirmed booking: sending a request does not reserve the flight and an empty leg may move or be cancelled if the aircraft's wider schedule changes.
Enquiry: emptyjet.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page.

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EmptyLeg.store

Best for: Whole-aircraft empty legs with no membership
The cheaper way: Shows prices on its empty-leg listings in USD, with members getting a lower listed price.
What it sells: Empty-leg listing site powered by TriStar (TriStar.vip) that acts as an arranging party with certified direct air carriers and brokers full charters on request. Sells whole aircraft only, with no individual seats.
Why choose them: Lists 2,048 empty legs, with live inventory updated daily.
Ask for: Ask for a whole-aircraft quote on any route through its booking request, which needs no account.
Not the fit if: you want a single seat: it says it does not sell individual seats or jet sharing.
Enquiry: emptyleg.store/booking

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: calculator, terms, empty-leg-marketplace.

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GetJet

Best for: Shared seats and empty legs marketplace
The cheaper way: Sells single seats through Jet Sharing, a Shuttle with a minimum number of seats already secured, Sharing to start or join a shared flight and Deals for selling part of the seats on a charter. No routes or seat prices are shown.
What it sells: Is a global marketplace for business aviation services, selling whole-aircraft charter, shared seats (Jet Sharing, Shuttle, Sharing and Deals) and empty legs. It does not state where it is based.
Why choose them: Says its system scans the schedules of more than 40 operators, with empty-leg discounts of up to 50%.
Ask for: Ask for the Deals option, which lets you sell part of the seats on your confirmed charter and which it says could reduce total charter cost by up to 90%.
Not the fit if: you need flexible charter cancellation: the fee is 25% of the total after signing, 50% from 7 days to 48 hours before departure, 75% within 48 hours and 100% within 24 hours.
Enquiry: getjet.com/en

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en/about, en.

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GlobeAir

Best for: Own Mustang fleet, online booking, Europe
The cheaper way: Shows euro prices with the percentage saving on each empty-leg listing and shows a probability instead of a price on unconfirmed legs.
What it sells: Flies its own fleet of Cessna Citation Mustang jets from a head office in Hörsching (Linz), Austria and sells on-demand charter, the DreamTeam JetCard, a fractional programme and empty legs.
Why choose them: Says it flies a fleet of modern Cessna Citation Mustang jets. Trustpilot: 3.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews, newest 16 April 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an empty leg from its online list, the DreamTeam JetCard, or a share in a Cessna Citation M2.
Not the fit if: you travel with more than 4 passengers: online booking covers up to 4 passengers and larger groups book by WhatsApp.
Enquiry: globeair.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-leg-flights, home page, b/private-jet-vs-first-class-why-chartering-a-je.

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Jet Linx

Best for: US jet card with local terminal teams
The cheaper way: Runs MemberSeat Exchange, a member-only flight-sharing programme where approved clients can request and buy empty seats on select flights; routes and prices are not published.
What it sells: Sells Jet Card Membership on a closed fleet under its own operational control, from Omaha, Nebraska, with 22 US private terminals; it says it is an FAA-certified operator, not a broker.
Why choose them: Says it holds ARGUS Platinum Elite, WYVERN Wingman PRO and IS-BAO Stage 3 itself. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for Jet Card Membership with guaranteed availability and fixed hourly rates and for MemberSeat Exchange access in the Jet Linx App.
Not the fit if: you want no joining fee: Jet Card Membership requires an initiation fee and annual dues, though with no large deposit and no minimum hours.
Enquiry: jetlinx.com/jet-card

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: jet-card/memberseat-exchange, jet-card, why-jet-linx/safety.

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JETVIP

Best for: Seat-by-seat Jet Sharing and empty legs
The cheaper way: Sells individual seats as Jet Sharing on flights to Dubai (DWC and DXB), Nice, Bodrum, London (FAB) and Larnaca, booked through a manager. It gives no seat price.
What it sells: Is a broker selling charter, empty legs, Jet Sharing (individual seats) and long-term charter. It has offices in Vienna and Dubai and lists Nice and Monaco in its global presence.
Why choose them: Says it works directly with 1,000+ operators worldwide and has 9,000+ aircraft in its global database.
Ask for: Ask a manager about Jet Sharing, which sells individual seats on flights to Dubai, Nice, Bodrum, London (FAB) and Larnaca.
Not the fit if: you need an exact price before confirmation: it says prices may change due to route changes, airport fees, waiting time or fuel cost adjustments.
Published price: Estimate, 2026 seasonal averages: light jets from €2,500 per hour (for example Cessna CJ4), excluding de-icing and extended standby. Read 10 November 2026.
Website: jetvip.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: services/jetsharing-pokreselnaya-arenda, about, home page.

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K9 Jets

Best for: Pay-by-seat private flights with your pet
The cheaper way: Sells individual seats on shared private flights, confirmed when 75% of seats are filled and no later than 28 days before departure, with a full refund or transfer if a flight does not run. Routes include London to Dubai, Teterboro to Geneva and Paris to New Jersey.
What it sells: Is a pet-dedicated, pay-by-seat private jet service that sells individual seats on flights operated by licensed US and EU carriers, with whole-aircraft charter handled by sister company G6 AVIATION. It is a UK registered company based in the Midlands and flies between North America, the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
Why choose them: Says it has flown over 10,000 passengers and pets since it launched in March 2023. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 79 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 188 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a seat on a route from its routes list, where one seat allows one pet over 51lb or two pets under 50lb each.
Not the fit if: you travel with young children: it says it only permits children aged seven years and above.
Enquiry: k9jets.com/routes

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faqs, how-it-works.

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Ledig Air

Best for: Free European empty legs, booked direct
The cheaper way: Shows the operator-set price in euros on empty-leg listings and says legs with a price can be booked in one click. Legs without a price are booked by request.
What it sells: Is a free empty-leg marketplace and introduction platform, incorporated in Denmark. Says it is not a carrier and not a broker and covers Europe only, connecting travellers directly with EASA-licensed operators.
Why choose them: Says every operator on it holds a valid EASA Air Operator Certificate, with AOC numbers checked against national aviation authorities before legs go live.
Ask for: Ask for the operator's cancellation, refund and tax terms rather than Ledig Air's and mention children's ages and child-seat needs when you enquire.
Not the fit if: you fly outside Europe or want other charter products: it says it is Europe-only and empty-leg-only.
Enquiry: ledigair.com/empty-legs/europe

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-legs/europe, terms/booking, home page.

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Linear Air

Best for: Instant online charter and per-seat flights
The cheaper way: Sells Share and Save shared charter per-seat flights, with credit if cancelled more than 48 hours before departure and the price forfeited within 48 hours.
What it sells: Online booking platform for private charter and air taxi flights. An indirect air carrier under 14 CFR Part 295 that does not operate aircraft, it also sells Share and Save per-seat flights. Main office in Boston, Massachusetts.
Why choose them: Says it has 7000+ available aircraft.
Ask for: Ask for Share and Save shared charter per-seat flights.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late: cancelling within 24 hours of departure incurs the full trip price and cancelling more than 48 hours before gives a credit for future travel within 12 months.
Enquiry: linearair.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: terms, home page.

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LPJ Flights

The cheaper way: Shows a price on each empty-leg listing, for the entire plane, not per seat, updated daily at 9am CT.
What it sells: Is an empty-leg platform: a public directory and aggregator of charter operators' empty legs. It does not own, operate or charter aircraft and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Ask for: Ask for the free new-flight alerts: it says no account is required.
Not the fit if: you want to book in one place: clicking Book Now exits LPJFlights and you book directly with the operator.
Enquiry: lpjflights.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, terms.

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PrivateJet.com

Best for: Pay-per-trip broker with instant online quotes
The cheaper way: Lists empty legs with a search tool and shows prices in USD on its listings and says these flights are rarely available.
What it sells: Miami-based on-demand charter broker and WYVERN Registered Broker selling pay-per-trip charter on 7,000+ aircraft, with instant online quotes and empty legs.
Why choose them: Says it requires operators to hold recognised third-party safety ratings such as ARGUS Gold or Platinum, Wyvern Wingman or IS-BAO registration. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review; Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews, newest 14 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an instant online quote from the charter cost calculator, or ask its 24/7 team.
Not the fit if: you want a jet card or membership: it says it sells pay-per-trip charter with no membership, jet card or ownership commitment.
Enquiry: privatejet.com/about-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: services/empty-leg-flights, about-us, flight-safety.

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Sky500

Best for: Free empty-leg search with make-an-offer
The cheaper way: Shows prices on its empty-leg listings in US dollars plus tax.
What it sells: Online aviation marketplace and empty-leg platform in Los Angeles, California. Says it is not a direct or indirect air carrier or Part 135 operator and that flights are operated by independent aircraft operators.
Why choose them: Says every operator on Sky500 holds FAA Part 135 certification.
Ask for: Ask for the 'Make an Offer' option on an empty-leg listing, as well as 'Request to Book'.
Not the fit if: you need a refundable one-way: it says empty leg (one-way) charters carry a 100% non-refundable cancellation policy once booked.
Enquiry: sky500.com/book-now.php

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, terms.php, safety.php.

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SkyAccess

Best for: Whole-aircraft empty legs with live prices
The cheaper way: Shows whole-aircraft prices in US dollars on each empty-leg listing, before taxes and fees; a Turks & Caicos leg read on 10 November 2026 was listed from $2,279.
What it sells: Empty-leg marketplace and charter broker with 5,000+ one-way empty legs from 900+ operators; it does not operate aircraft and does not sell individual seats.
Why choose them: Says it has 5,000+ empty leg listings from 900+ certified charter operators globally. Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 44 reviews, newest 25 September 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a route alert on your route and for an Instant Book listing if you want to confirm and pay at checkout.
Not the fit if: you need a guaranteed flight: it says empty legs are not guaranteed availability and advises a standard full charter instead.
Published price: From $2,279 for a whole-aircraft empty leg to or from Turks & Caicos, listed 10 November 2026, before taxes and fees. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: skyaccess.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-leg-flights/turks-and-caicos, trust-and-safety.

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Tradewind Aviation

Best for: PC-12 seats and charter to Caribbean islands
The cheaper way: Sells single seats on scheduled flights from New York and Boston areas to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, from Stuart and Fort Lauderdale to Marsh Harbour, North Eleuthera and Nassau and in the Caribbean; fares are not published.
What it sells: Part 135 operator of its own fleet of 35+ Pilatus PC-12s, headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, selling scheduled single seats, private charter, the Goodspeed Card and ticket books and arranging other operators' jets for trips beyond the PC-12.
Why choose them: Says it operates a fleet of 35+ Pilatus PC-12s. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a single seat on its scheduled flights, a Goodspeed Card, or a ticket book starting at 10 tickets.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late: a Goodspeed flight cancelled within 24 hours is charged at 100%.
Enquiry: flytradewind.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: about-us, goodspeed-program.

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UpLeg

Best for: Free US empty-leg board with whole-aircraft prices
The cheaper way: Shows prices on every listing: an estimated total range, or the operator's own price where published, in US dollars for the whole aircraft and not per seat.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker under 14 CFR Part 295 and an empty-leg platform, with a board of empty legs from Part 135 operators plus quoted charters. It does not operate aircraft and sells no memberships, jet cards or shared seats.
Why choose them: Says its live board listed 2,527 empty legs on 10 November 2026, covering 67 cities.
Ask for: Ask for a free alert with your route and dates: it emails you when a matching leg posts.
Not the fit if: you want a seat on a shared flight or a flight between two foreign airports: it sells and lists neither.
Enquiry: flyupleg.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-legs, about, home page.

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UrgentJets

Best for: Alerts for US to Europe flights
The cheaper way: Says travellers can book individual seats on an empty-leg repositioning flight, with email notice when a departure is posted. It gives no routes or seat prices for them.
What it sells: Is a platform that connects travellers with verified private jet operators, covering whole-aircraft charter and individual seats on empty-leg repositioning flights. Its route listings cover US departures to London.
Why choose them: Says it emails you the moment a verified operator posts a New York to London flight.
Ask for: Ask to be notified the moment a USA to UK departure is posted, for a whole-aircraft charter or an individual seat on an empty-leg repositioning flight.
Not the fit if: you need a confirmed flight on request: it says all departures are subject to availability and operator confirmation.
Enquiry: urgentjets.com/private-jet

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: new-york-jfk-to-london-lhr.

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Villiers Jets

Best for: Whole-aircraft charter or shared seats, London-based
The cheaper way: Says you can share your charter with other travellers or find shared seats on existing flights, saving up to 75%. No routes or seat prices are published.
What it sells: Is a charter broker and agent, not an aircraft operator. It lists empty legs and says you can charter the whole aircraft or share seats. Its registered office is in London.
Why choose them: Says it was founded in 2013 to simplify private jet charter.
Ask for: Ask for pricing on an empty leg: enter your email and it says it confirms availability with the operator and sends pricing and next steps.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late: charges are 25% of the Charter Price more than 14 days before departure, rising to 100% within 3 days and for no-shows.
Enquiry: villiers.ai/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, terms, about.

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XO

Best for: Instant booking, SLATE seats and refundable memberships
The cheaper way: Sells by-the-seat shuttle flights with SLATE Aviation, including between New York and South Florida, in an exclusive 18-seat cabin and crowdfunded flights where each seat gets one piece of luggage up to 50 pounds; seat prices are not published.
What it sells: Part 295 charter broker and marketplace that is part of Vista, selling whole-aircraft charter, deposit-based memberships, crowdfunded and shared seats, empty legs and SLATE shuttle seats; it does not own or operate aircraft.
Why choose them: Says its partner fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft is covered by a recurring safety audit process for all third-party operators.
Ask for: Ask for the XO app to book instantly, SLATE by-the-seat shuttle flights, or an XO Membership with a refundable deposit.
Not the fit if: you want to pay by PayPal or cryptocurrency: it says it accepts only wire, ACH or credit card.
Enquiry: flyxo.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: shared-flights, about, safety-security.

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

3 of the 28 cards show a published price, with its currency as the company writes it. Ask every company for a written quote with your dates, aircraft and what it includes.

Empty Leg Exclusive
JETVIP
SkyAccess

Who to contact first

Start with the 8 companies on this page that show prices online and publish their cancellation terms, then add any other card that fits your route and dates.

Airble
Airly
BLADE
EmptyJet
Linear Air
Sky500
Tradewind Aviation
UpLeg

What to ask each one to set out in writing:

The total price in writing, line by line: the aircraft, fuel, crew, landing and handling fees, taxes (VAT or US Federal Excise Tax), de-icing and catering. Then which of these can change after you book.
The operator's name, the aircraft's tail number, its operating certificate and any safety audit the operator holds (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO).
How your money is held before the flight, the deposit and when the balance is due.
The cancellation terms and what happens if the aircraft goes unserviceable or an empty leg is cancelled.

Cheaper ways to fly private: the questions people ask

What should I ask a private jet company before booking?

The total price line by line and what can change it; the operator's name, the aircraft's tail number and its operating certificate; any safety audit it holds; how your money is held; the deposit and the cancellation terms.

Can I book with these companies directly?

Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes and the cancellation terms.

Do these companies all sell the same thing?

No. Some arrange charter on other operators' aircraft, some fly their own fleet, some sell jet cards, memberships, fractional shares, empty legs or single seats. Each card says what the company sells, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

Who actually flies the aircraft when I book through a broker?

An operator that holds its own operating certificate (FAA Part 135 in the United States, an air operator certificate in Europe and the UK). Ask the company for the operator's name and certificate before you pay.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

K9 Jets, Tradewind Aviation and Airble, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

9 of the 28: Airble, Airly, BARK Air, BLADE, EmptyJet, Linear Air, Sky500, Tradewind Aviation and UpLeg. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.

Which of these publish their licences or memberships?

20 of the 28 name an operating certificate, a licence or a membership on their own websites. Check each with the issuer before you book.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these companies chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table, built from the private jet companies ChatGPT names most often. On its own website it sells seats on shared flights or lists empty legs free to browse and shows prices on them. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.