Which private jet charter brokers only use operators with ARGUS or Wyvern safety ratings?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 48 private jet companies say they use operators rated by ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO, or hold such a rating themselves 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. This page does not rank companies by trust or safety: each card gives only what the company itself publishes, which you can check with the issuer.
Which private jet charter brokers only use operators with ARGUS or Wyvern safety ratings?
48 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they use operators rated by ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO, or hold such a rating themselves; each card says which.
Air Charter Advisors
- Best for
- Wyvern-member broker, all-inclusive quotes by phone
- Safety ratings
- Says it is a Premium Wyvern Broker Member and requests an ARGUS or Wyvern report from operators, though not every flight qualifies and no single rating level is required for all flights.
- 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.
Air1 Jets
- Best for
- Instant online estimates on on-demand charter
- Safety ratings
- Says it uses operators rated by ARGUS or Wyvern, two independent aviation auditors. The rating level is not stated.
- 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
Apollo Jets
- Best for
- Broker with ARGUS and Wyvern certification
- Safety ratings
- Says it is certified by both ARGUS International and Wyvern itself and provides documentation of the aircraft's Wyvern PASS status or ARGUS International Trip CHEQ on request.
- What it sells
- Charter broker acting as agent for its clients, not an operator: flights are flown by third-party FAA certified Part 135 air carriers. Offices in New York (headquarters), Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Palm Beach and Farmingdale and part of Vista Global.
- Why choose them
- Says it is certified by both ARGUS International and Wyvern and has delivered service since its founding in 2008. Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.2 out of 5 from 1 review, newest 29 March 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for documentation of the aircraft's Wyvern PASS status or ARGUS International Trip CHEQ, which it provides on request.
- Not the fit if
- you want a quote that cannot change: it says de-icing is not included in the quote and the client pays actual taxes, fees and fuel surcharges that differ from the estimate.
- Enquiry
- apollojets.com/contact
Atlantic Air Charter
- Best for
- Own light jets and brokered charter
- Safety ratings
- Says it will only provide private charter flights on aircraft that have proven safety ratings like Argus and Wyvern. No rating level is stated.
- 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
BARK Air
- Best for
- Flying with your dog in the cabin
- Safety ratings
- Says all flights are operated by Worldwide Jet, which it says holds ARG/US Platinum and is IS-BAO Stage II certified. It does not say it holds a rating itself.
- 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.
Charter Flight Group
- Best for
- Online charter pricing and a jet card
- Safety ratings
- Says every aircraft is ARG/US-certified and WYVERN-authorized.
- What it sells
- Private aviation company (also CFG or FlyCFG) that arranges charters on its charter partners' aircraft and sells a non-expiring jet card through a Jet Agency partnership. Office in Naples, Florida, with a Miami office opening.
- Why choose them
- Says its partners have access to more than 6,000 aircraft, ranging from turboprops to executive jets and airliners.
- Ask for
- Ask for the non-expiring jet card in Light, Midsize, Supermid or Heavy.
- Not the fit if
- you want full control of an empty-leg itinerary: it says you lose some control over your itinerary.
DC Aviation
- Best for
- Own-fleet executive charter from Stuttgart
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds IS-BAO certification for flight operations and IS-BAH for ground services; it names no ARGUS or Wyvern rating.
- What it sells
- Sells executive charter on jets of its own fleet and also offers aircraft management, maintenance and FBO services. Its head office is in Stuttgart, Germany.
- Why choose them
- Says its flight operations are IS-BAO certified and its ground services IS-BAH certified. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask your personal adviser for the aircraft type you want, which it says is made available within a few hours with an individual flight plan.
- Not the fit if
- you need more than 16 seats: it says some aircraft carry up to 16 passengers.
DesJets
- Best for
- Global broker with 69+ vetted operators
- Safety ratings
- Says that where available it prefers operators rated by ARGUS (Gold, Gold Plus, Platinum), Wyvern (Registered, Wingman) or IS-BAO (Stage 1 to 3). It says not every operator carries a rating; a valid air operator certificate is its baseline.
- 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
Elevate Jet
- Best for
- Instant app booking, Part 135 carrier
- Safety ratings
- Says each aircraft must hold a minimum of an FAA SMS, ARGUS Platinum or Wyvern Wingman rating and that it holds ARGUS Platinum and Wyvern Wingman itself.
- 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.
Elite Jets
- Best for
- Own-fleet Florida operator with ARGUS Platinum rating
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds ARGUS Platinum, an IS-BAO Stage 2 seal and WYVERN Wingman status itself, as an operator.
- 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
FAI rent-a-jet
- Best for
- German-operated Bombardier charter with ARGUS Platinum
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds an ARGUS Platinum Rating and IS-BAO Certification itself. It is an operator and the evidence does not mention Wyvern.
- What it sells
- Is an operator of its own Bombardier aircraft that also manages other owners' aircraft and sells private jet charter, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. It holds its own Air Operator Certificate.
- Why choose them
- Says it flies more than 13,000 flight hours annually with its own Bombardier fleet.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Global, Challenger 604 or Learjet 60XR charter proposal, which it says is prepared within one hour for last-minute bookings.
- Not the fit if
- you want other aircraft types: its charter fleet is the Bombardier Global, Challenger 604 and Learjet 60XR.
- Enquiry
- fai.ag/private-jet-charter
Flexjet
- Best for
- Fractional shares and jet cards, own fleet
- Safety ratings
- Says Flexjet in Europe is a Wyvern Wingman certified operator and IS-BAO accredited.
- 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
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Flight Leader (upgraded from Wingman, with quarterly audits) and IS-BAO Stage 2 itself.
- 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.
Flycraft
- Best for
- Firm-price Challenger charter and jet card
- Safety ratings
- Says it is ARGUS Platinum Rated itself, which it says requires an on-site audit and is listed on the Wyvern registry.
- What it sells
- Is an FAA Part 135 operator flying its own five Challenger 300 and 350 jets from Opa-locka Executive Airport in Miami, Florida. It sells on-demand charter, a Fleet Jet Card and a Corporate Program and may occasionally arrange flights on other carriers' aircraft with the operating carrier disclosed before signing.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds its own FAA Part 135 certificate and flies five Challengers, three 300s and two 350s.
- Ask for
- Ask for a firm price for your trip, which it says is a firm number rather than a range.
- Not the fit if
- you fly on peak days or inside 48 hours on its jet card: both carry a 20% surcharge.
- Published price
- Fleet Jet Card 2026: 25 hours at $12,950 per hour ($323,750 prepaid), Challenger super-midsize, fuel and 7.5% federal excise tax on domestic legs included, no membership or annual fee. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- flycraft.com/contact
flyExclusive
- Best for
- Owned-fleet Jet Club and fractional shares
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds ARG/US Platinum across its fleet and Wyvern Wingman as an operator itself. It does not say what ratings outside vendor operators need.
- 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
FXAIR
- Best for
- Broker with Aviator and Aviator+ memberships
- Safety ratings
- Says PrivateFly, the UK company that trades as FXAIR, holds Argus Certified Broker and Wyvern Broker best practice accreditations.
- What it sells
- 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.
- Why choose them
- Says its safety team approves each operator, pilot and aircraft individually, guided by an in-house advisory board of former FAA and NTSB officials. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- fxair.com/en-gb/contact
Global Jet
- Best for
- Jet card and fractional shares from Atlanta
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds an Argus International Platinum Rating, is WYVERN Wingman Certified and is an IS-BAO Stage 1 registered charter operator.
- 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
Great Flight
- Best for
- Own-fleet charter from West Palm Beach
- Safety ratings
- Says it is itself an ARGUS Platinum rated operator. No Wyvern or IS-BAO rating is stated.
- What it sells
- Is an operator, not a broker, flying its own fleet with its own pilots. Sells charter, an Operator Jet Card called the Great Flight Card and empty-leg flights, from West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates a fleet of 11 dedicated aircraft as a direct FAA Part 135 air carrier. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 49 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Great Flight Card, its Operator Jet Card.
- Not the fit if
- you want prices online: it says there is no set price without all the trip details and quotes by phone.
- Website
- greatflight.com
Hop-A-Jet
- Best for
- Own-fleet Florida operator, not a broker
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds WYVERN Wingman PRO and ARGUS Platinum Elite certifications, along with IS-BAO registration.
- What it sells
- Operator, not a broker: says all aircraft are company maintained and operated, from a fleet of 13 charter aircraft at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Florida. Also offers aircraft management, maintenance and an empty-leg list.
- Why choose them
- Says its fleet of 13 charter aircraft is based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE).
- Ask for
- Ask for the real-time empty-leg list covering the next 28 days and for a price for your airports.
- Not the fit if
- you need a guaranteed empty leg: it says availability is not guaranteed and last-minute changes or cancellations may occur.
- Enquiry
- hopajetworldwide.com/contact
Icarus Jet
- Best for
- Broker with Dallas, London and Dubai offices
- Safety ratings
- Says it is ARGUS-registered itself and that every operator it places clients on holds an ARGUS audit rating or Wyvern certification.
- 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
Jet Linx
- Best for
- US jet card with local terminal teams
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds ARGUS Platinum Elite, WYVERN Wingman PRO and IS-BAO Stage 3 itself, as an operator of its own managed fleet rather than a broker.
- 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
JetCharter.com
- Best for
- Instant online charter quotes and booking
- Safety ratings
- Says each jet holds ARG/US certification and meets WYVERN authorization requirements and that each exceeds its own ARGUS and WYVERN safety standards. It does not give rating levels.
- 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
JetNine
- Best for
- Locked quotes and a stated vetting floor
- Safety ratings
- Says every operator must meet a hard floor of ARG/US Gold Plus or Wyvern Wingman. It requires Wyvern Wingman or IS-BAO Stage 2 for international, transoceanic and ultra-long-range flights.
- 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
Jets.com
- Best for
- Instant all-inclusive quotes and a jet card
- Safety ratings
- Says it is an ARGUS Certified Broker and a Wyvern Certified Broker and works with operators, prioritising those with ARGUS and Wyvern certifications. It does not state the level of rating it asks of operators.
- 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.
Jettly
- Best for
- Instant pricing and trust-held payments worldwide
- Safety ratings
- Says it works only with Argus or Wyvern rated operators, while its FAQ says operators may hold ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO certifications.
- 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.
JETVIP
- Best for
- Seat-by-seat Jet Sharing and empty legs
- Safety ratings
- Says it uses ARGUS and IOSA certified operators; it gives no rating level.
- 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
K9 Jets
- Best for
- Pay-by-seat private flights with your pet
- Safety ratings
- Says it only uses fully licensed operators who are Argus Platinum and Wyvern Wingman rated.
- 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
Lineaum
- Best for
- Instant priced quotes and online booking
- Safety ratings
- Says it is ARGUS and WYVERN rated and that you can filter your search to include only operators with ARGUS or WYVERN safety audits; it does not say these are required of every operator.
- What it sells
- Charter marketplace and booking agent headquartered in London, UK, selling on-demand charter and empty legs on aircraft from 10,500+ operators; it says it does not own or operate aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says it gives access to 30,000+ aircraft from 10,500+ operators.
- Ask for
- Ask for instant quotes by entering your route and dates and filter to operators with ARGUS or WYVERN safety audits.
- Not the fit if
- you need a fixed price: its terms say quotes are estimates subject to final confirmation by operators.
- Enquiry
- lineaum.com/en
LunaJets
- Best for
- Geneva-based broker with ARGUS broker certification
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds ARGUS broker certification itself. It does not say which ratings it requires of operators.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter broker headquartered in Geneva, founded in December 2007, which says it does not own or operate aircraft. It sells on-demand charter, empty legs, group charter and a Frequent Charter Program, with a network of more than 4,800 aircraft from 480 operators.
- Why choose them
- Says it has held ARGUS broker certification since 2015. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.7 out of 5 from 47 reviews, newest 10 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for its Frequent Charter Program, a 100% refundable advance payment drawn down per trip.
- Not the fit if
- you need a firm offer from a request alone: its terms say a request or any proposal it sends is not an offer to contract.
- Enquiry
- lunajets.com/en/contact-us
Luxaviation
- Best for
- Operator-flown charter and empty legs, 15 AOCs
- Safety ratings
- Says its UK arm holds WYVERN WINGMAN status; the pages read name no ARGUS rating.
- What it sells
- Says it operates, manages and charters private jets and lists empty legs and an app. Head office in Luxembourg, with offices across five continents.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates under 15 Air Operator's Certificates worldwide.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Luxaviation App to browse empty legs by location and date and ask about pet and cleaning fees if you are flying with a dog.
- Not the fit if
- you need a certain empty leg: it says empty legs are not always available and can change quickly.
- Enquiry
- luxaviation.com/contact-us
Magellan Jets
- Best for
- Broker selling jet cards and fractional shares
- Safety ratings
- Says operators must meet WYVERN Wingman-level safety criteria and pass rigorous vetting before admission to its Preferred Network.
- 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.
Mercury Jets
- Best for
- ARGUS-certified broker booking in four hours
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds ARGUS Certified Broker status itself, awarded after an on-site audit that requires a documented programme for selecting and monitoring operators.
- What it sells
- 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.
- Why choose them
- Says it was registered as an ARGUS Certified Broker in March 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the instant online estimate, then a full quote from a charter coordinator, which it says usually arrives within 1 to 3 hours.
- Not the fit if
- you want a jet card or membership: it says it is an on-demand private jet charterer with no membership.
- Enquiry
- mercuryjets.com/contact-us
Nicholas Air
- Best for
- Jet cards and fractional shares
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds IS-BAO, Argus Platinum and Wyvern ratings. It also holds an IRON WING Safety Rating.
- 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
P3 Jets
- Best for
- Broker with an instant-book managed fleet
- Safety ratings
- Says it books only operators with at least one of ARGUS (Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum), Wyvern (Wingman or Registered) or IS-BAO (Stage I, II or III).
- 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
- Safety ratings
- Says all operators it uses are ARGUS Gold or equivalent internationally and that it holds ARGUS Certified Broker status itself.
- 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.
Presidential Aviation
- Best for
- Fort Lauderdale charter, 2 hours notice
- Safety ratings
- Says it is itself ARGUS Platinum rated, a Wyvern Wingman company and an ISBAO Stage 2 registered charter operator. It does not say what it requires of other operators.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter operator, jet management and aircraft sales firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1997. It operates on-demand charter flights around the globe and lists empty legs and says single seats cannot be bought.
- Why choose them
- Says it is an ARGUS Platinum rated firm, a Wyvern Wingman company and an ISBAO Stage 2 registered charter operator. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 26 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask its 24/7 charter department about a flight departing on as little as 2 hours notice.
- Not the fit if
- you want to pay late or by card: it requires prepayment by wire transfer at least 48 hours before departure, with a card only in special circumstances.
- Enquiry
- presidential-aviation.com
Prime Jet
- Best for
- Gulfstream charter from an ARGUS Platinum operator
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds ARGUS Platinum itself (Platinum rated since 2005) and is certified as Wingman and Wingman Pro with Wyvern. It describes checks on its own operation, not on outside operators.
- What it sells
- Says it specialises in Gulfstream aircraft management and operates a private charter fleet of Gulfstream jets. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with hubs at Van Nuys, Teterboro and Opa Locka.
- Why choose them
- Says it has been ARGUS Platinum rated since 2005. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Gulfstream charter from its Van Nuys, Teterboro or Opa Locka hubs, where it says the majority of the fleet is floating for point-to-point pricing.
- Not the fit if
- you want a light or midsize jet: it says it specialises in a fleet of Gulfstream aircraft, plus an Embraer ERJ-145 for groups.
- Website
- primejet.com
PrivateJet.com
- Best for
- Pay-per-trip broker with instant online quotes
- Safety ratings
- Says it requires operators to hold recognised third-party safety ratings such as ARGUS Gold or Platinum, Wyvern Wingman or IS-BAO registration.
- 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
ReserveJets
- Best for
- Broker with its own 21-aircraft group fleet
- Safety ratings
- Says every in-group carrier is rated ARGUS Platinum or Platinum Elite alongside Wyvern Wingman.
- 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
SharpJets
- Best for
- Agent for one-way and multi-leg charters
- Safety ratings
- Says it only uses aircraft and crew that comply with Wyvern and ARGUS best practice guidelines and prefers to book ARGUS and Wyvern audited aircraft. No rating level is named.
- 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.
Silver Air Private Jets
- Best for
- Part 135 operator with an invitation-only club
- Safety ratings
- Says it is Wyvern Wingman PRO certified and IS-BAO registered itself. For aircraft outside its fleet it says it exclusively partners with operators who meet the same safety standards of Wyvern and IS-BAO.
- What it sells
- Is a direct charter operator and aircraft management company, a DOT certificated air carrier under a full FAA Part 135 certificate, founded in 2008 with its corporate office in Santa Barbara, California. It also runs Flight Club, an invitation-only membership programme and arranges flights on partner operators' aircraft outside its fleet.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds its own FAA Part 135 certificate and flies charter trips on aircraft it manages. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask which aircraft it flies for your trip, from a managed fleet listing the Pilatus PC-12 NG up to the Gulfstream G550 and Global Express.
- Not the fit if
- you want to join its Flight Club straight away: it describes the programme as invitation-only.
- Enquiry
- silverair.com/contact
Silverhawk Aviation
- Best for
- Midwest jet card and flat-rate empty legs
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds a Gold Rating in the ARG/US rating system itself and is a registered member of Wyvern. No IS-BAO rating is stated.
- 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.
Stratos Jets
- Best for
- ARGUS-certified broker with a two-pilot standard
- Safety ratings
- Says it is an ARGUS Certified Broker and, where appropriate, prioritises aircraft run by ARGUS Platinum-rated operators, subject to its own trip review; it also names Wyvern Wingman and IS-BAO as operator signals.
- 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
Sun Air Jets
- Best for
- Charter operator listing four safety audits
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds IS-BAO Stage 3, ARG/US Platinum Elite and Wyvern Wingman Pro itself, along with the Air Charter Safety Foundation standard.
- What it sells
- Says it is a private jet operator that also sells charter and aircraft management and offers empty-leg alerts. Head office at Camarillo Airport, California, with a second base at Van Nuys. Its banner says it has been acquired by FlyHouse.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds IS-BAO Stage 3, ARG/US Platinum Elite, Wyvern Wingman Pro and the Air Charter Safety Foundation standard.
- Ask for
- Ask for its empty-leg alerts, which it says nearly always list flights across the United States and beyond.
- Not the fit if
- you want a fixed total up front: the initial quote is for the flight itself without extras such as de-icing, in-flight phone charges and catering.
- Enquiry
- sunairjets.com/book-now
Tradewind Aviation
- Best for
- PC-12 seats and charter to Caribbean islands
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds an ARGUS Gold rating itself for its own Part 135 operation.
- 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
Victor
- Best for
- Quotes naming operator, aircraft and tail number
- Safety ratings
- Says it holds ARGUS independent certification as a charter provider and works only with AOC-certified operators; it names no Wyvern or IS-BAO rating.
- 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
VistaJet
- Best for
- Global fleet with flight-hour membership
- Safety ratings
- Names an ARGUS Platinum rating among its safety awards; it flies its own fleet.
- What it sells
- Sells a flight hour subscription called Program, the VJ25 low-frequency membership, a corporate membership and on demand charter, flying its own silver and red fleet. It is headquartered in Malta with offices in New York, London, Hong Kong and Dubai.
- Why choose them
- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.2 out of 5 from 8 reviews, newest 14 August 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask about its Program, a flight hour subscription with guaranteed availability at a fixed hourly rate, or VJ25 for lower-frequency flying.
- Not the fit if
- you fly fewer than 25 hours a year and want a membership: its VJ25 membership starts from 25 flight hours per year.
- Enquiry
- vistajet.com/en
WeloJets
- Best for
- Broker with own AOC and empty legs
- Safety ratings
- Says it only works with operators that meet ARGUS (or equivalent Wyvern) standards and checks the rating for each aircraft and trip. The rating level is not given.
- 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
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
5 of the 48 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 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
- Elevate Jet
- JetNine
- Magellan Jets
- P3 Jets
- Paramount Business Jets
- ReserveJets
- Silverhawk Aviation
- Tradewind Aviation
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.
ARGUS and Wyvern rated operators: the questions people ask
What is the difference between ARGUS, Wyvern and IS-BAO?
All three are private safety audits of aircraft operators, each with its own levels and its own public register. A broker that uses rated operators is not itself an operator; ask which rating the operator on your flight holds and check it with the auditor.
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 publish their cancellation terms?
11 of the 48: BARK Air, DesJets, Elevate Jet, FXAIR, JetNine, Magellan Jets, P3 Jets, Paramount Business Jets, ReserveJets, Silverhawk Aviation and Tradewind Aviation. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
42 of the 48 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 says it uses operators rated by ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO, or holds such a rating itself. 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.
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