What are the best alternatives to NetJets in 2026?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 11 private jet companies sell fractional ownership or shares of an 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 NetJets in 2026?
11 companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell fractional ownership or shares of an aircraft. What NetJets publishes: Sells two programmes, the NetJets Share and the NetJets Card, on a fleet it says is maintained and operated by NetJets. NetJets is set against Flexjet topic by topic on the NetJets vs Flexjet page.
Airly
- Best for
- Australian jet cards and fractional jet shares
- Fractional ownership
- Sells fractional shares in specific jets, described as a 12.5% share model on a four-aircraft fleet of two Phenom 100s and two Phenom 300s, with Airly handling crew, maintenance, hangar and insurance.
- 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
ASL Group
- Best for
- Belgian operator with Antwerp to Sion flights
- Fractional ownership
- Offers a Shared Ownership Program that lets you become shared owner of an aircraft, or invest in a loyalty package based on your flying needs.
- 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.
Elite Jets
- Best for
- Own-fleet Florida operator with ARGUS Platinum rating
- Fractional ownership
- Offers a shared ownership programme that lets private jet users share an aircraft without sole responsibility for expenses.
- What it sells
- Operator selling charter to the public from its own fleet, with empty legs, a shared ownership programme, the Invision Jet Card (with Maxair) and aircraft management for owners. Head office at Naples Airport, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Owns four Embraer Phenom 300 jets and one Embraer Legacy 500 jet that fly to North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Invision Jet Card, powered by Elite Jets and Maxair, with fixed all-inclusive hourly pricing and no annual membership fees or fuel surcharges.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book and pay online: clients complete a 'Request a Quote' form and the team replies by telephone or email.
- Website
- elitejets.com
Flexjet
- Best for
- Fractional shares and jet cards, own fleet
- Fractional ownership
- Says fractional ownership is its primary programme offering; fractional shares start at 1/16th (50 hours) and lease shares at 1/16th (50 hours) with more in 50-hour increments, with no price published.
- 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
flyExclusive
- Best for
- Owned-fleet Jet Club and fractional shares
- Fractional ownership
- Offers fractional ownership with shares that start at 6.25% for 50 hours annually, on a 5-year set term.
- What it sells
- Is an operator that owns and flies its own fleet of 80+ aircraft. Sells charter, Jet Club and Jet Club Plus memberships and fractional ownership, from a base in Kinston, North Carolina.
- Why choose them
- Says it owns and operates 80+ aircraft, from light jets to super-midsize. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 63 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for Jet Club Plus or a fractional share if you need access on all 365 days with no blackout dates.
- Not the fit if
- you need Jet Club access on peak days: it guarantees fleet access 330 days a year and excludes 35 peak travel periods such as major holidays.
- Published price
- Jet Club starts at a $100,000 entry deposit and Jet Club Plus at $200,000 (US dollars, 2026), held as flight credit. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- flyexclusive.com/charter
Global Jet
- Best for
- Jet card and fractional shares from Atlanta
- Fractional ownership
- Sells Fractional Shares with zero positioning fees or daily minimums and no repositioning fees with sufficient notice.
- What it sells
- Private charter flight agency that also sells a jet card (monthly membership), fractional ownership, aircraft management and aircraft brokerage and says it flies its own and partner aircraft. Corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds an Argus International Platinum Rating and is WYVERN Wingman Certified and an IS-BAO Stage-1 Registered Charter Operator.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Jet Card, which mixes an Aircraft Daily Rate with hourly rates and offers Light, Mid and Heavy jets with guaranteed availability.
- Not the fit if
- you travel with bulky luggage in a light jet: it says baggage space may be limited, so ask before bringing skis or golf bags.
- Website
- globaljet.com
GlobeAir
- Best for
- Own Mustang fleet, online booking, Europe
- Fractional ownership
- Sells shares in a brand-new Cessna Citation M2 (5 + 1 seats), with guaranteed aircraft availability and predictable costs.
- 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
Magellan Jets
- Best for
- Broker selling jet cards and fractional shares
- Fractional ownership
- Lists fractional ownership among its programmes.
- 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.
Nicholas Air
- Best for
- Jet cards and fractional shares
- Fractional ownership
- Sells fractional ownership with guaranteed availability 355 days a year. It does not publish a share size.
- What it sells
- Sells jet cards, fractional ownership, jet lease and aircraft management on its own wholly owned and operated aircraft. It was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Oxford, Mississippi, with an office in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Why choose them
- Says it flies a fleet of wholly owned and operated aircraft with an average aircraft age of five years. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 22 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask about its four jet card options, RISE, BLUE, STEEL JET and LITE and its fractional ownership programme.
- Website
- nicholasair.com
ReserveJets
- Best for
- Broker with its own 21-aircraft group fleet
- Fractional ownership
- Sells fractional aircraft ownership, which it describes as a jet whenever you need it, even if not your tail.
- 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
Silverhawk Aviation
- Best for
- Midwest jet card and flat-rate empty legs
- Fractional ownership
- Sells fractional ownership as Silverhawk Shares and says fractional programmes operate under FAR Part 91 Subpart K.
- What it sells
- Says it operates its own fleet and sells private jet charter, a jet card (traditional and membership), fractional ownership (Silverhawk Shares) and empty-leg flights at flat rates. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds a Gold Rating in the ARG/US rating system and is a registered member of Wyvern. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 66 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Traditional Jet Card, Silverhawk Shares or the flat-rate empty-leg prices by aircraft and distance.
- Not the fit if
- you need a heavy jet: it says its fleet runs from turboprop to super mid-size.
- Published price
- Jet card base hourly rates from $2,325 to $7,800 depending on aircraft size and trip type (US dollars, 2026). The Traditional Jet Card starts with a $100,000 deposit. Read 10 November 2026.
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
2 of the 11 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.
Who to contact first
Start with the 4 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 NetJets: 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?
Silverhawk Aviation, flyExclusive and Nicholas Air, 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?
4 of the 11: Airly, Magellan Jets, ReserveJets and Silverhawk Aviation. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
9 of the 11: Airly, Elite Jets, Flexjet, flyExclusive, GlobeAir, Magellan Jets, Nicholas Air, ReserveJets and Silverhawk Aviation. 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 fractional ownership or shares of an 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.