What are the best alternatives to Mercury Jets in 2026?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 38 private jet companies are charter brokers that sell flights in the United States and publish one-way prices or terms 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 Mercury Jets in 2026?

38 companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they are charter brokers that sell flights in the United States and publish one-way prices or terms, as Mercury Jets does. What Mercury Jets publishes: Charter broker based in New York, with a Fort Lauderdale office, arranging on-demand charter, empty legs and group and airliner charters on over 7,000 aircraft as the client's agent; it also offers aircraft management.

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 38 companies in the table that, on their own websites, are charter brokers that sell flights in the United States and publish one-way prices or terms, 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.

Air Charter Advisors

Best for: Wyvern-member broker, all-inclusive quotes by phone
One-way flights: Says it searches for one-way deals and empty legs and warns that a one-way flight from other firms is often billed as a full round trip.
What it sells: Arranges private jet charter as an agent on other carriers' aircraft, from a base in the Philadelphia region, USA and can connect clients to 25, 50 and 100 hour jet cards.
Why choose them: Says it is a Premium Wyvern Broker Member and has been an NBAA member since 2012.
Ask for: Ask for the free all-inclusive charter quote by form or phone and tell it upfront if you are bringing a pet.
Not the fit if: you want a seat on a shared flight: it provides only completely private flights under FAR Part 135 or the foreign equivalent.
Enquiry: aircharteradvisors.com/contact/jet-charter-brokers

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faqs/empty-leg-flights, faqs, safety.

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Air1 Jets

Best for: Instant online estimates on on-demand charter
One-way flights: Says one-way charters are common and prices both one-way and round trip so you can compare. Repositioning is added where needed and listed in the quote.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker, not an air carrier and arranges on-demand charter only on other operators' aircraft. It sells no jet cards, memberships or fractional shares.
Why choose them: Says it searches 6,020+ aircraft in 150+ countries to pick the right one for each trip.
Ask for: Ask for the itemised quote that lists flight time, taxes, fees and repositioning separately, priced one-way and round trip so you can compare.
Not the fit if: you want to buy single seats: you pay for the whole aircraft, whether one person flies or every seat is full.
Enquiry: air1jets.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-charter, terms-of-service, about.

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Altessair

Best for: Indicative price brackets before any quote
One-way flights: Publishes one-way all-in brackets on route guides, covering operator price, its 10% brokerage fee and the 7.5% federal excise tax. It says a one-way costs more than half a round trip because of positioning legs.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker for on-demand charter and says it is not an airline or direct air carrier. It sells no jet cards, fractional shares or individual seats.
Why choose them: Says a broker sources up to three vetted FAA Part 135 options, with its 10% fee shown as its own line.
Ask for: Ask for a route bracket and a firm quote, which it says is firm for the validity window stated on the quote.
Not the fit if: you want a jet card, fractional share or individual seat: it says it sells none of these.
Website: altessair.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-charter/new-york-to-miami, faq, home page.

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Altivo Jets

Best for: Broker with desks in 12 countries
One-way flights: Gives one-way starting prices on route listings and says a one-way price may include the aircraft returning empty.
What it sells: Is a private jet and helicopter charter broker with desks in 12 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. It says it does not own or operate aircraft.
Why choose them: Says it is a private jet and helicopter charter broker with desks in 12 countries.
Ask for: Ask for a quote that names the operator, aircraft, itinerary and total price including known taxes and fees.
Not the fit if: you want an individual seat: it says a charter is for the whole aircraft and it does not sell individual seats on charter flights.
Enquiry: altivojets.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: ar-ae/private-jet-charter/dubai-to-abu-dhabi, about, terms.

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AoneJet

Best for: Hourly price bands and disclosed broker margin
One-way flights: Prices one-way flights with a 15 percent positioning allowance and says a one-way charter cost is never half the round trip figure.
What it sells: Is a charter broker that does not own or operate aircraft. Arranges on-demand charter across the United States on FAA Part 135 operators.
Why choose them: Describes nine aircraft classes, from turboprop to VIP airliner and executive helicopter.
Ask for: Ask for the hours and fuel surcharge in writing and for any brokerage margin to be disclosed before you commit.
Not the fit if: you want to book and pay instantly online: you send a request, receive options with a named operator, then sign a charter agreement and pay by wire before departure.
Enquiry: aonejet.com/quote

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: cost/charter-cost, quote, home page.

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Atlantic Air Charter

Best for: Own light jets and brokered charter
One-way flights: Says it offers both one-way and round-trip flights and its booking tool lists One Way, Round Trip and Multi City.
What it sells: Flies its own light-jet fleet and books other operators' aircraft for other flights. Sells on-demand charter, a jet card and empty legs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Why choose them: Holds U.S. Air Carrier Certificate #W39A162L issued by the FAA. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 53 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a jet card membership: it says the programme offers guaranteed availability and fixed hourly rates, with terms given by customer service.
Not the fit if: you need a price that cannot move: pricing may change depending on demand and additional services requested.
Website: atlanticaircharter.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, site-content/safety, about.

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BusinessJetz

Best for: Family-run broker for empty legs and charter
One-way flights: Lists one-way empty-leg charter flights, saying the savings arise because the aircraft is already committed to flying that route.
What it sells: Family-owned charter broker that arranges private on-demand charter and empty-leg flights on FAR Part 135 operators; it sells no jet card, membership or shared seats.
Why choose them: Says it traces its roots to 1976, with nearly five decades in private aviation.
Ask for: Ask for a free charter quote by form or on 888-240-5387, or for availability on a listed empty leg.
Not the fit if: you want to buy individual seats: it says it does not sell seats on shared or scheduled services.
Enquiry: businessjetz.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: one-ways, about.

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Call a Jet

Best for: Free empty-leg board and alerts
One-way flights: Sells empty-leg one-way flights it says are up to 50% cheaper than a regular one-way charter.
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: home page, us, privatjet-sofortpreis-charter-was-ist-enthalten.

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Chapman Freeborn

Best for: Group charter and worldwide broker offices
One-way flights: Sells one-way flights through Blind Booking and says empty legs are most often one-way trips.
What it sells: Is a charter broker headquartered at Gatwick, UK, with offices on five continents. Sells private jet charter, group air charter, empty legs, a Blind Booking service and a Jet Card, alongside air cargo and ACMI.
Why choose them: Says it has provided air charter solutions for passenger and cargo movements since 1973.
Ask for: Ask for the charter team's empty-leg options, which it says can be up to 75% cheaper than a regular private jet charter.
Not the fit if: you want to rebook or get a refund on Blind Booking: booked flights cannot be rebooked or refunded and the service is only available in the DACH region.
Enquiry: chapmanfreeborn.aero/private-jet-charter-form

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: services/blind-booking, home page.

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DesJets

Best for: Global broker with 69+ vetted operators
One-way flights: Says one-way charter is standard and that pricing includes repositioning of the aircraft.
What it sells: Is a private jet charter broker trading as DesJets (Destination Jets), founded in 2020 with an office in New York. It arranges whole-aircraft charter and sells empty-leg flights and group and airliner charter and says it does not operate aircraft.
Why choose them: Says it has access to 352+ aircraft across 69+ vetted operators worldwide.
Ask for: Ask for an all-in quote covering aircraft, fuel, crew, landing and handling fees and taxes, with catering, ground transport and de-icing quoted separately.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late: its general guidelines give no refund when cancelling less than 24 hours before departure.
Enquiry: desjets.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-plane-charter, terms-of-service, home page.

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Empty Leg Exclusive

Best for: Free empty-leg board with whole-aircraft GBP prices
One-way flights: Sells empty legs, which it prices for the whole aircraft one way. It explains that standard one-way charter pricing covers the positioning sector.
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: how-it-works.html, about.html, empty-legs.

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EmptyLeg.store

Best for: Whole-aircraft empty legs with no membership
One-way flights: Supports one-way, roundtrip and multi-leg routes and says empty legs are one-way repositioning segments that are usually priced lower than a custom one-way charter.
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: booking, terms, empty-leg-marketplace.

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evoJets

Best for: Instant online prices and a booking app
One-way flights: Says many clients engage it solely to book one-way flights at or near point-to-point value.
What it sells: Charter broker headquartered in New York City and founded in Aspen, Colorado in 2006, selling on-demand charter and an Evolved charter membership, with an instant price calculator and app.
Why choose them: Says it has arranged flights in 6 continents and 119 countries. Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an instant price from the Charter Flight Cost Calculator, then for a quote or Evolved charter membership details from an account executive.
Not the fit if: you want to book every route online: it says instant booking is available only on select routes in its app.
Enquiry: evojets.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: charter-flight-costs-one-way-flights, about-us, why-evojets.

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Flyius

Best for: Written offers naming operator, aircraft and price
One-way flights: Says private charter allows one-way bookings and route pages show one-way estimates.
What it sells: Air charter broker sourcing aircraft from licensed operators worldwide, selling on-demand charter and empty legs with no membership fee and showing indicative prices online.
Why choose them: Says it checks each operator's Air Operator Certificate in the issuing authority's register before you confirm.
Ask for: Ask for written offers that name the operator, the aircraft and the full price and for a corporate account if you fly often.
Not the fit if: you need a guaranteed notice time: it says no minimum notice can be promised for departures.
Published price: From €3,200 per flight hour in a light jet, indicative 2026 rate, crew, fuel, landing and handling included in 'from' prices. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: flyius.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-charter, home page, faq.

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Hogani Jets

Best for: Charter estimates plus jet cards
One-way flights: Quotes one-way, round-trip and multi-leg trips and says its one-way charter prices include flight time plus repositioning, fuel, crew, taxes and handling.
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.
Enquiry: hoganijets.com/pricing-calculator

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-charter/puerto-rico/san-juan, terms-condition, about-us.

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Hopleg

Best for: Whole-aircraft empty legs, mainly in Europe
One-way flights: Sells whole jet, one way flights with no booking commitment; all listings are one-way repositioning flights.
What it sells: Marketplace and brokerage for one-way empty-leg private flights on third-party operators' aircraft, selling the whole aircraft only, with a mainly European route network.
Why choose them: Says it carries empty legs on 2.8k city pairs.
Ask for: Ask for an email route alert for your dates, then an enquiry for a quote showing the charter price, the service fee and the total.
Not the fit if: you want a seat rather than a whole jet: it sells the whole aircraft only.
Enquiry: hopleg.com/pricing

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

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Icarus Jet

Best for: Broker with Dallas, London and Dubai offices
One-way flights: Quotes one-way flights and publishes one-way estimates on route guides. Says a one-way flight can carry a repositioning charge depending on where the aircraft is based.
What it sells: Is a private jet charter broker that also offers aircraft management, with headquarters in Dallas, Texas and offices in London and Dubai. It says it is a broker, not an operator.
Why choose them: Says it is an ARGUS-registered, NBAA and EBAA accredited private jet charter broker and aircraft management company. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 37 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a firm quote after the trip cost estimator: it says firm quotes come back within 60 minutes.
Not the fit if: you need a price that cannot change: its terms reserve the right to increase or decrease prices and taxes are invoiced separately.
Enquiry: icarusjet.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-charter/routes/dallas-to-houston, contact, home page.

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JetAlto

Best for: Instant estimates and quotes within 15 minutes
One-way flights: Says one-way pricing is the norm, with indicative whole-aircraft one-way budgets in its route guides. It tells you about any repositioning cost and tries to solve it with an empty leg.
What it sells: Is an independent charter broker for on-demand whole-aircraft charter, with empty-leg deals and recurring corporate travel. It says it does not own aircraft or sell memberships.
Why choose them: Says it quotes from a network of 3,800+ vetted operators across 5,000+ airports worldwide.
Ask for: Ask for an instant price estimate through its quote request, then hand-picked quotes, which it says arrive within 15 minutes.
Not the fit if: you need a fixed price at the quote stage: quote requests are non-binding until a signed charter agreement is exchanged.
Website: jetalto.com

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

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JetCharter.com

Best for: Instant online charter quotes and booking
One-way flights: Offers one-way, round trip and multi-city bookings and lists one-way flights and empty-leg charters.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker and indirect agent in Boca Raton, Florida, selling on-demand charter on third-party operators' aircraft with an online instant-quote platform. It also offers empty-leg flights and says it has no memberships.
Why choose them: Says every flight has two background-checked, FAA licence verified, type rated pilots, with captains averaging over 9,000 hours. Google: 1.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews, newest 1 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an instant quote on your route, or call its flight advisors for a last-minute flight.
Not the fit if: you want a price with taxes and fees in it: it says listed prices do not include taxes and fees.
Enquiry: jetcharter.com

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: how-it-works, website-data-terms-and-conditions, safety.

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JetNine

Best for: Locked quotes and a stated vetting floor
One-way flights: Says every flight is priced one-way, so you do not pay for the aircraft to return unless you ask for it to be held for a return leg.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker registered with the US DOT under 14 CFR Part 295, based in Los Angeles. Sells on-demand charter, the JetNine Card, Reserve membership and an empty-leg board, on aircraft flown by independent Part 135 operators.
Why choose them: Sets a written safety floor of ARG/US Gold Plus or Wyvern Wingman for every operator.
Ask for: Ask for the written quote, which it says locks at acceptance and for the empty-leg watchlist with text alerts.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late: inside 6 hours the full charter cost is retained and empty legs and discounted flights have stricter terms.
Enquiry: jetnine.com/contact

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

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Jets.com

Best for: Instant all-inclusive quotes and a jet card
One-way flights: Says you can book one way and pay only for the segment you fly.
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.
Enquiry: jets.com/charter/how-to-charter-a-private-jet

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: charter/how-to-charter-a-private-jet, our-story, safety.

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Jettly

Best for: Instant pricing and trust-held payments worldwide
One-way flights: Says one-way charter flights are common and it can source aircraft positioned near your departure airport.
What it sells: Charter broker and technology platform with offices in Niagara Falls (New York), Nice, London and Richmond Hill (Ontario), selling on-demand charter, jet cards, memberships and empty legs on third-party operators' aircraft.
Why choose them: Says customer funds are held in a designated trust account kept separate from its general operating capital. Trustpilot: 2.7 out of 5 from 1,258 reviews, newest 5 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for instant pricing from its pricing tool, a jet card from 10 to 100 hours, or the Pay-As-You-Fly programme.
Not the fit if: you need a binding quote upfront: its terms say quotes are not binding offers and are subject to operator confirmation and change.
Published price: Jet card membership tiers from $50,000 for 25 hours to $160,000 for 100 hours in 2026, plus a one-time enrolment fee of $12,997. Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: jettly.com/book-a-private-jet

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, terms-of-use, escrow-and-payment-policy.

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Linear Air

Best for: Instant online charter and per-seat flights
One-way flights: Shows a Round Trip / One Way selector and its FAQ asks whether you can book a one-way charter flight.
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: faq, terms, home page.

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Magellan Jets

Best for: Broker selling jet cards and fractional shares
One-way flights: Advertises Flexible One-Way Routing and says jet card rates carry no repositioning fees on round-trip bookings.
What it sells: Asset-light broker, not an operator, selling Jet Cards, on-demand charter, fractional ownership, an Explorer membership, empty legs and aircraft sales and management. Headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Why choose them: Says it has flown Private Clients to more than 100 countries since 2008. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Category or Premium Jet Card, which starts at a 25-hour minimum and is customisable in 25-hour increments.
Not the fit if: you book often on Advanced Booking Days: its Category Jet Card needs 120 hours (5 days) notice on those days, with 40 such days in 2026.
Enquiry: magellanjets.com/about-magellan/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: about-magellan/faqs, advanced-booking-days/cabin-category.

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P3 Jets

Best for: Broker with an instant-book managed fleet
One-way flights: Says its instant-book pricing offers one-way, round-trip and multi-leg itineraries.
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

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: instant-book/falcon-50, terms, safety.

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Paramount Business Jets

Best for: Broker with a refundable jet card
One-way flights: Quotes one-way flights and says there are two ways to book one: floating fleets or empty legs.
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.
Enquiry: paramountbusinessjets.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq/how-far-in-advance-should-i-book-my-flight, home page, safety.

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PVJets

Best for: Milan broker with guide prices
One-way flights: Offers one-way, round-trip and multi-leg searches and labels its route guide prices one-way.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker and private aviation advisor headquartered in Milan, Italy, that does not own or operate aircraft. It also sells empty-leg flights, group charter, helicopter transfers and The PVJets Club, a members-only flight-credit programme.
Why choose them: Says it sources from a network of over 3,600 aircraft worldwide.
Ask for: Ask an advisor for quotes to compare, then for the charter agreement to sign before you pay.
Not the fit if: you want a fixed price at quote stage: it says nothing on its site is an offer to contract and that fuel cost increases are charged on demand.
Enquiry: pvjets.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: why-choose-pvjets, legal-notice, aircraft.

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Ravello Jets

Best for: Priced empty legs, escrowed jet card funds
One-way flights: Shows one-way prices up front and sells empty legs as one-way repositioning flights priced for the whole aircraft.
What it sells: Is an air charter broker under 14 CFR Part 295 and says it does not own aircraft. Sells on-demand charter, empty legs and the Ravello One Jet Card. Focus on North America, with no office address published.
Why choose them: Says every operating carrier must clear a five-point verification and that a team member with a commercial pilot certificate reviews every flight.
Ask for: Ask for the broker fee and carrier charge breakdown, which it says it discloses on request and for the operator name and tail number.
Not the fit if: you need a binding price at first quote: quotes are not binding until written booking confirmation and empty legs are non-refundable once paid.
Enquiry: ravellojets.com/pages/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: pages/empty-leg-terms, pages/terms, pages/about.

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ReserveJets

Best for: Broker with its own 21-aircraft group fleet
One-way flights: Says 72-hour advance booking eliminates all repositioning fees on its jet cards.
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

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: jet-cards, terms, about.

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SharpJets

Best for: Agent for one-way and multi-leg charters
One-way flights: Says it books one-way, round-trip and multi-leg flights.
What it sells: Is an agent in obtaining air charter services, a broker that does not own or operate aircraft. It says it needs no membership fees or jet cards.
Why choose them: Says it has access to over 50,000 aircraft globally.
Ask for: Ask for a quote for one-way, round-trip or multi-leg flights: it says it can book a flight within 3 hours of departure time.
Not the fit if: you want prices online: it publishes no prices or calculator and quotes by request.
Enquiry: sharpjets.com/request-a-quote

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: about-sharpjets, home page, request-a-quote.

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SkyAccess

Best for: Whole-aircraft empty legs with live prices
One-way flights: Says every empty leg is a one-way flight with no return leg to pay for, while an on-demand one-way charter is priced closer to a full charter.
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: one-way-private-jet-flights, trust-and-safety, empty-leg-flights/turks-and-caicos.

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SkyBridge Jets

Best for: London-based broker quoting operator and all-in price
One-way flights: Lists one-way flights with no empty-leg penalty and one-way and multi-leg availability on its charter guide.
What it sells: Is a private jet charter broker and arranger of flights, not an air carrier. It also lists an empty-leg marketplace and sells no memberships or jet cards. Its head office is in London, with offices in Dubai, New York and Geneva.
Why choose them: Says it typically answers quote requests in under 30 minutes, 24/7.
Ask for: Ask for options showing the operator, aircraft type, year and the all-in price, which it says it returns once your trip details are settled.
Not the fit if: you want a cheap late cancellation: typical charges are up to 50% of the charter cost 24 to 72 hours before departure and up to 100% under 24 hours.
Enquiry: skybridgejets.com/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: charter, private-jet-broker, why-skybridge.

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Stratos Jets

Best for: ARGUS-certified broker with a two-pilot standard
One-way flights: Sells one-way flights and says one-way charters often carry more repositioning cost and may be non-cancellable or non-refundable upon booking.
What it sells: Is an independent air charter broker headquartered at Orlando Executive Airport in Florida, with satellite offices in Palm Beach, Los Angeles and Charleston. It says it does not own or operate aircraft and incorporated in 2007.
Why choose them: Says it requires two qualified pilots on every charter flight it arranges, even when an aircraft is certified for single-pilot operation.
Ask for: Ask for the reservation contract, which it says states whether the quote is fully all-inclusive or whether specific items may be billed later.
Not the fit if: you need fixed cancellation terms in advance: it says actual terms are aircraft-, operator- and trip-specific, set in the written agreement.
Enquiry: stratosjets.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: aviation-intelligence/transaction-contract-intel, faq/many-pilots-will-fly-private-jet-charter.

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UpLeg

Best for: Free US empty-leg board with whole-aircraft prices
One-way flights: Sells empty legs, which are one-way by nature and quotes one-way charters. Round trips are quoted as a charter.
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: faqs, about, home page.

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Vaunt

Best for: Annual membership for one-way empty legs
One-way flights: Sells only one-way flights, which are the repositioning legs, so there is no repositioning charge. Members are encouraged to book their own return.
What it sells: Is an annual membership platform and app selling one-way empty-leg flights through waitlists. Its terms call it an air charter broker acting as agent for operators, not an air carrier. Flights are continental US only and no office address is published.
Why choose them: Says its flight inventory is sourced from a nationwide network of vetted Part 135 charter operators. Trustpilot: 2.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews, newest 4 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Vaunt app waitlists for one-way flights and for a private charter return if you need to get back.
Not the fit if: you need a flight you can count on: its terms say it does not guarantee availability and operators may cancel any flight at any time.
Published price: Annual membership $2,995, covering all flights and passengers for the year (November 2026). Read 10 November 2026.
Enquiry: flyvaunt.com/how-vaunt-works

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq-2, terms, about-us.

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Velocity Jets

Best for: Always-refundable 25-hour jet card
One-way flights: Specialises in one-way international itineraries, priced as one-ways by finding an aircraft already positioned to return.
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.
Enquiry: velocityjets.com/velocity-jets-worldwide-charter

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: velocity-jets-worldwide-charter, terms, velocity-jet-card.

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Victor

Best for: Quotes naming operator, aircraft and tail number
One-way flights: Offers one-way, round-trip and multi-leg search on its site.
What it sells: Charter broker acting as the member's agent, with offices in Abu Dhabi, London and Washington DC, selling on-demand and empty-leg charter on third party operators' aircraft; it says it does not own, operate or maintain aircraft.
Why choose them: Says it is an Argus-certified charter provider that only works with AOC-certified operators. Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 23 reviews, newest 26 June 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a quote that names the operator and the aircraft, with the tail number, before you book.
Not the fit if: you may skip a flight in an itinerary: its terms say a member who elects not to use a flight has no entitlement to any refund from Victor.
Enquiry: flyvictor.com/en-gb/contact

Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, en-gb/terms.

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WeloJets

Best for: Broker with own AOC and empty legs
One-way flights: Shows one-way indicative prices on its pricing and routes, with positioning included in the all-inclusive trip price.
What it sells: Says it operates primarily as a broker and also operates some aircraft under its own AOC. Sells charter and empty legs, from a head office in Madrid with offices in Buenos Aires and Miami.
Why choose them: Says it has access to 7,300+ aircraft across 352 models in 9 categories. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 34 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the all-inclusive quote for the whole trip, positioning included and for an alert on your usual empty-leg routes.
Not the fit if: you want to book and pay instantly online: it is a channel to request quotes and prices may change until confirmation.
Enquiry: welojets.com/contact

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

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

6 of the 38 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
Flyius
Hogani Jets
Jettly
SkyAccess
Vaunt

Who to contact first

Start with the 9 companies on this page that show prices online and publish their cancellation terms, then add any other card that fits your route and dates.

DesJets
JetNine
Linear Air
Magellan Jets
P3 Jets
Paramount Business Jets
Ravello Jets
ReserveJets
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.

Alternatives to Mercury Jets: 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, Atlantic Air Charter and Icarus Jet, 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?

10 of the 38: DesJets, JetNine, Linear Air, Magellan Jets, P3 Jets, Paramount Business Jets, Ravello Jets, ReserveJets, SkyBridge Jets and UpLeg. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.

Which of these publish their licences or memberships?

31 of the 38 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 their own websites they are charter brokers that sell flights in the United States and publish one-way prices or terms. 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.