What are the best alternatives to FXAIR in 2026?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 13 private jet companies sell a jet card and say they sell transatlantic flights or name long-range aircraft 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 are the best alternatives to FXAIR in 2026?
13 companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell a jet card and say they sell transatlantic flights or name long-range aircraft. What FXAIR publishes: It is an air charter broker under DOT regulations that does not operate aircraft and also sells Aviator and Aviator+ memberships giving access to FXSelect aircraft operated by Flexjet. It describes itself as a Flexjet company, with a US entity, Sentient Jet Charter, LLC and a UK entity, PrivateFly Ltd.
Air Charter Service
- Best for
- Worldwide charter through 40+ offices
- Transatlantic
- Offers heavy jets such as the Bombardier Global Express XRS, range 6,905 miles and says the Airbus A318 Elite can fly 19 passengers across the Atlantic.
- What it sells
- Sells private, group and cargo charter as a broker, plus the Empyrean Card jet card. Its UK head office is in Surbiton, Surrey, with a North America head office in Uniondale, New York.
- Why choose them
- Says it offers access to 50,000 aircraft and 130 different aircraft types.
- Ask for
- Ask for an Empyrean Card account: the Platinum account buys a set number of hours for a set price with a 24-hour notice period.
- Not the fit if
- you need a fixed price online: its price tool gives estimates only, estimated prices do not include tax or VAT and the final cost may be different.
Elevate Jet
- Best for
- Instant app booking, Part 135 carrier
- Transatlantic
- Lists New York to London at about 7 hours on a Gulfstream 450 or Challenger 350 and ultra long range jets that fly 4,600 to 7,700 nautical miles nonstop.
- What it sells
- Is an FAA-certificated Part 135 air carrier that also brokers charter through its app. Sells the Azurite Jet Card, a deposit-based membership and empty legs, from a head office in Miami Beach, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds FAA Air Carrier Certificate B8MA127H and operates as a Part 135 carrier.
- Not the fit if
- you want a refundable one-way flight: all one-way bookings are fully Non-Refundable.
FlairFly
- Best for
- Italian broker with jet cards and helicopters
- Transatlantic
- Offers heavy jets and ultra long range jets described for intercontinental flights, the latter flying non-stop on very long routes with up to 16 passengers.
- What it sells
- Independent aviation broker (an 'Aviation Boutique') that is not an aircraft operator, selling private jets, helicopter transfers, group charters, prepaid Jet Cards, empty legs, cargo and air ambulance. Its owner, Epyx SpA, is headquartered in Pavia, Italy.
- Why choose them
- Lists 873 empty legs worldwide, with Telegram alerts for matching routes.
- Ask for
- Ask for a prepaid Jet Card (Private, Premium or Elite), which is prepaid by value and not by hours.
- Not the fit if
- you want a cash refund of unused card credit: it says available Jet Card credit is not refundable in cash.
- Enquiry
- flairfly.com
Flexjet
- Best for
- Fractional shares and jet cards, own fleet
- Transatlantic
- Names ultra-long-range aircraft in its fleet, such as the Gulfstream G650 and G700.
- What it sells
- Operates its own managed fleet of over 350 aircraft, with fractional ownership as its primary programme, plus private jet lease, a Jet Card and on-demand charter across North America and Europe.
- Why choose them
- Says it flies a closed fleet within its own managed fleet of over 350 aircraft (July 2026 guide). Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.4 out of 5 from 4 reviews, newest 19 August 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Flexjet 25 Jet Card (25 base hours) or a 1/16th (50 hour) fractional or lease share.
- Not the fit if
- you want a small trial: the Flexjet 25 Jet Card starts at 25 base hours prepaid, with 7.5% Federal Excise Tax on the deposit.
- Website
- flexjet.com
Fly Alliance
- Best for
- Four-hour charter and a no-blackout jet card
- Transatlantic
- Lists a Gulfstream GV for 14 passengers with 6,500 nm range and its itinerary builder shows a Teterboro to Nice example (3,464 NM) recommending a heavy jet.
- What it sells
- Flies charter and sells a jet card, with a head office in Orlando, Florida. It holds an FAA Part 135 certificate and manages aircraft from midsize through ultra long range.
- Why choose them
- Holds FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate 3GJA878N and, for its European operation, San Marino AOC SM048. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews, newest 22 September 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for its jet card: guaranteed availability on eight hours' notice, with no blackout dates and no peak-day surcharge.
- Not the fit if
- you want a fully fixed jet card price: Federal Excise Tax is additional and any de-icing, international handling or customs charges are billed at cost.
Hera Flight
- Best for
- Florida charter and 10-hour jet cards
- Transatlantic
- Names a Gulfstream GV on its Jet Card details and describes it as having a range of 6,751 nautical miles for intercontinental trips.
- What it sells
- Sells on-demand charter and a 10-hour and 25-hour jet card, alongside aircraft management, sales and maintenance, from Clearwater and West Palm Beach, Florida. It says the card gives access to its own fleet and over 1,250 safety-vetted partner aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says its fleet grew to 25 aircraft in a May 2026 announcement. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask about the 10-hour Jet Card, which it says has fixed hourly rates with no fuel surcharges, interchange fees or overnight charges.
- Not the fit if
- you need a card flight at short notice: jet card requests need a minimum of 72 hours, up to 96 hours on peak travel dates.
- Enquiry
- heraflight.com/charter
Hogani Jets
- Best for
- Charter estimates plus jet cards
- Transatlantic
- Offers transatlantic charter on super midsize jets or above, with New York to London priced as a starting range and heavy or ultra-long-range jets (G650, Global 7500) at about 8 to 9 hours between London and San Juan.
- What it sells
- Says it is a Part 135 air charter broker and does not operate aircraft. Sells on-demand charter, Signature and Reserve Jet Cards, a Loyalty Program, Private Office and empty legs. Presents itself as US-based, with no office list.
- Why choose them
- Says its founder has spent more than a decade selling and orchestrating 2000+ private charter flights across 90+ countries. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews, newest 10 September 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the operator's name and certificate number, which it says it shares on request and name a rating such as ARGUS Platinum or Wyvern Wingman if you want only matching aircraft quoted.
- Not the fit if
- you need a fixed price up front: its terms say quotes are subject to aircraft availability and operational approval and that pricing may change without notice.
- Published price
- Empty leg, Challenger 300 Aspen to Oakland, 8 December 2026: from $19,500. Read 10 November 2026.
Jets.com
- Best for
- Instant all-inclusive quotes and a jet card
- Transatlantic
- Lists ultra-long-range jets such as the Gulfstream G650, Global 7500 and Falcon 8X for nonstop intercontinental travel.
- What it sells
- Charter broker and jet card provider: acts as an Authorized Agent arranging flights with FAR Part 135 direct air carriers and sells the Jets.com Jet Card (Access Pass and Access+). Also owns Part 135 operator PJC, with offices in New York, Boston, Boca Raton, California and London.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds ARGUS Charter Broker certification and Wyvern Broker Certification.
- Ask for
- Ask for Access Pass, prepaid flight hours at a fixed rate starting at 25 hours, or Access+, which lets you deposit once and fly any cabin class at your locked rate.
- Not the fit if
- you need every cost inside the quote: it says fees tied to major events at certain airports and taxes on international segments sit outside it and are disclosed before you fly.
P3 Jets
- Best for
- Broker with an instant-book managed fleet
- Transatlantic
- Lists a managed Gulfstream G550 with 6,750 nm range and 16 passengers for nonstop NYC to Tokyo or LA to London.
- What it sells
- Air charter broker (14 CFR Part 295) selling on-demand charter, a P3 Jet Card, empty legs and an instant-book managed fleet operated through sister company P3 Jets Elevated. Headquarters in Brentwood, Tennessee, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, New York City and Scottsdale.
- Why choose them
- Sets a minimum of 3,000 total hours for pilots on the flights it books. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 37 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the P3 Jet Card, with fixed hourly rates, guaranteed availability and a 24h callout window.
- Not the fit if
- you want a single seat: it says it offers full aircraft charters only and no by-the-seat bookings.
- Enquiry
- p3jets.com/contact
Paramount Business Jets
- Best for
- Broker with a refundable jet card
- Transatlantic
- Offers ultra-long-range jets such as the Gulfstream G650, Global 7500 and Falcon 8X, with New York to London and Los Angeles to Auckland as example routes.
- What it sells
- Charter broker headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, that owns no aircraft and books from its approved operator network and also sells a Paramount Jet Card and arranges empty legs, helicopter and group charter.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds ARGUS Certified Broker and Wyvern Wingman Broker status. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 56 reviews; Trustpilot: 5.0 out of 5 from 364 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Paramount Jet Card, which it describes as a fully refundable deposit with no expiry, or for an advisor quote.
- Not the fit if
- you want to cancel a last-minute charter freely: it says most operators require a 100% cancellation fee once the contract is signed.
ReserveJets
- Best for
- Broker with its own 21-aircraft group fleet
- Transatlantic
- Lists a Bombardier Global Express that it says connects continents without fuel stops.
- What it sells
- Charter broker that also sells jet cards, Premier and Elite memberships, fractional ownership and empty legs, with a group fleet of 21 aircraft flown by associated Part 135 carriers. Its home market is the United States.
- Why choose them
- Says its group fleet is 21 aircraft ranging from light jets to long-range, operated by associated Part 135 carriers.
- Ask for
- Ask for a fleet aircraft price, which it says is calculated by flight time and shown upfront before you book.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: fleet cancellations more than 48 hours before departure get a full refund, while those within 48 hours may incur charges.
- Enquiry
- reservejets.com/contact
Tradewind Aviation
- Best for
- PC-12 seats and charter to Caribbean islands
- Transatlantic
- Says it has booked a round trip from Zurich to Miami on a Global Express, a large cabin jet, which is another operator's aircraft.
- 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
Velocity Jets
- Best for
- Always-refundable 25-hour jet card
- Transatlantic
- Names Palm Beach (PBI) as the practical departure point for transatlantic flying out of South Florida.
- What it sells
- Boutique air charter broker that holds no air carrier operating certificate, selling a 25-hour pre-paid jet card and worldwide on-demand charter. Founded in 2005 and based in Boca Raton, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says unflown jet card hours are always refundable and not converted to a credit or forfeited at an anniversary date.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 25-hour Velocity Jet Card, where 24 hours notice guarantees your rate and an aircraft.
- Not the fit if
- you want prices online: it says its site does not publish prices, rates or quotations and that they come from a person.
Who to contact first
Start with the 6 companies on this page that show prices online and publish their cancellation terms, then add any other card that fits your route and dates.
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.
Alternatives to FXAIR: 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?
Paramount Business Jets, P3 Jets and Hera Flight, 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?
6 of the 13: Elevate Jet, Hera Flight, P3 Jets, Paramount Business Jets, ReserveJets and Tradewind Aviation. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
11 of the 13: Air Charter Service, Elevate Jet, FlairFly, Flexjet, Fly Alliance, Hogani Jets, P3 Jets, Paramount Business Jets, ReserveJets, Tradewind Aviation and Velocity Jets. 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 their own websites they sell a jet card and say they sell transatlantic flights or name long-range aircraft. 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.
Read next
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 10 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.