The 2026 Private Jet Card Index: Hourly Rates, Notice, Peak Days and Refunds
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 33 private jet companies sell a jet card or membership and publish their rates 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.
The 2026 Private Jet Card Index: Hourly Rates, Notice, Peak Days and Refunds
33 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell a jet card or membership and publish its rates or terms: a 2026 hourly rate, the notice to book, peak days, refunds of unused funds or an availability guarantee; the table below sets them side by side, in alphabetical order.
| Programme | 2026 hourly rate | Terms it publishes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Charter Service | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book |
| Airly | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Availability guarantee |
| Atlantic Air Charter | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Availability guarantee |
| BlackJet | Light, 25-hour card: $5,484 base, fuel and FET included | 2026 rate |
| Elevate Jet | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Peak days, Unused funds, Availability guarantee |
| FlairFly | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Unused funds |
| Flexjet | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book |
| Fly Alliance | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Peak days, Unused funds, Availability guarantee |
| Flycraft | Challenger 300/350: $12,250 to $12,950 on five days' notice, $13,750 to $14,450 on 48 hours' | 2026 rate, Notice to book, Peak days, Availability guarantee |
| flyExclusive | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Peak days, Availability guarantee |
| FXAIR | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Unused funds, Availability guarantee |
| Global Jet | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Availability guarantee |
| GlobeAir | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Availability guarantee |
| Hera Flight | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Unused funds, Availability guarantee |
| Hogani Jets | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Availability guarantee |
| Jet Aviation | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Availability guarantee |
| Jet Linx | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Peak days, Availability guarantee |
| JetNine | JetNine Card from $2,950 light to $9,850 ultra long range | 2026 rate, Notice to book, Peak days, Unused funds, Availability guarantee |
| Jets.com | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Peak days, Availability guarantee |
| Jettly | Base occupied-hour rate from $3,528; larger jets higher | 2026 rate |
| Magellan Jets | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Peak days, Unused funds, Availability guarantee |
| NetJets | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Share terms |
| Nicholas Air | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Availability guarantee |
| P3 Jets | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Availability guarantee |
| Paramount Business Jets | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Peak days, Unused funds |
| Ravello Jets | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Unused funds |
| ReserveJets | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Peak days, Availability guarantee |
| Sentient Jet | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Availability guarantee |
| Silverhawk Aviation | Turboprop $2,325 round trip, $3,375 one way; mid jet $5,400 round trip, $7,800 one way | 2026 rate, Peak days, Availability guarantee |
| Tradewind Aviation | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Peak days, Unused funds |
| Velocity Jets | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Peak days, Unused funds, Availability guarantee |
| VistaJet | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Notice to book, Peak days, Availability guarantee |
| XO | Not stated on its website with a 2026 date | Unused funds, Availability guarantee |
Each row is what the company publishes on its own website; each card below gives its own words, with a link to the page read. Rates are not like for like: cabin size, call-out notice, what is included (fuel, Federal Excise Tax) and the card size differ, so read the card. "Not stated" means the pages read gave no figure; ask the company.
Changed since the last Index
NetJets restricted jet card and lease sales at the end of July 2026; existing card and lease customers can renew, as Private Jet Card Comparisons reported on 5 August 2026. Its Share is still listed on its own site. Each programme below sets out what it publishes, so you can match it to your own flying.
Every programme in the Index
Air Charter Service
- Best for
- Worldwide charter through 40+ offices
- Notice to book
- Sells the Empyrean Card. Its Platinum account buys a set number of hours for a set price with a 24-hour notice period.
- What it sells
- Sells private, group and cargo charter as a broker, plus the Empyrean Card jet card. Its UK head office is in Surbiton, Surrey, with a North America head office in Uniondale, New York.
- Why choose them
- Says it offers access to 50,000 aircraft and 130 different aircraft types.
- Ask for
- Ask for an Empyrean Card account: the Platinum account buys a set number of hours for a set price with a 24-hour notice period.
- Not the fit if
- you need a fixed price online: its price tool gives estimates only, estimated prices do not include tax or VAT and the final cost may be different.
Airly
- Best for
- Australian jet cards and fractional jet shares
- Notice to book
- Jet card holders get 48-hour booking access, with pre-purchased block hours and rates locked for 12 months.
- Availability guarantee
- Its jet card is a prepaid block of 5, 10 or 25 hours with rates locked for 12 months. It says priority access is guaranteed for card holders.
- 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
Atlantic Air Charter
- Best for
- Own light jets and brokered charter
- Availability guarantee
- Says its jet card programme offers guaranteed availability and fixed hourly rates for frequent travellers; terms are given on request by its customer service team.
- 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
BlackJet
- Best for
- Fixed-rate jet cards with non-expiring hours
- 2026 rate
- Its 2026 pricing gives the BlackJet 25 Light Jet Card a base rate of $5,484 an hour, including fuel surcharges and Federal Excise Tax.
- What it sells
- Sells jet cards (BlackJet 25 and BlackJet 50) flown by BlackJet Certified operators and lists on-demand charter. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says it has been helping Card Owners for over 25 years.
- Ask for
- Ask for details on whether fuel surcharge and Federal Excise Tax are included at the BlackJet 25 or BlackJet 50 tier you want.
- Not the fit if
- you need fewer than 25 hours: its jet cards are sold in 25-hour and 50-hour blocks.
- Published price
- BlackJet 25 Light Jet Card, 25 hours: US$50,000 pay-as-you-fly or US$225,000 fully funded (2026-27). Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- blackjet.com/contact
Elevate Jet
- Best for
- Instant app booking, Part 135 carrier
- Notice to book
- Jet card holders get guaranteed access when booking at least 96 hours ahead for non-peak travel or 144 hours ahead for peak days.
- Peak days
- Sells the Azurite jet card. Peak-day rates apply on designated dates. Peak Days are four days before and after listed holidays and four days before and after Special Events.
- Unused funds
- Says eligible non-peak jet card flights can be cancelled without penalty more than 72 hours before departure (more than 120 hours on peak days). That the initial deposit is non-refundable. Membership trips cancelled more than 7 days ahead have no deductions.
- Availability guarantee
- Jet Card Owners receive guaranteed aircraft access when booking inside the notice windows: 96 hours non-peak and 144 hours peak. Members also get guaranteed access inside notice windows.
- What it sells
- Is an FAA-certificated Part 135 air carrier that also brokers charter through its app. Sells the Azurite Jet Card, a deposit-based membership and empty legs, from a head office in Miami Beach, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds FAA Air Carrier Certificate B8MA127H and operates as a Part 135 carrier.
- Not the fit if
- you want a refundable one-way flight: all one-way bookings are fully Non-Refundable.
FlairFly
- Best for
- Italian broker with jet cards and helicopters
- Unused funds
- States that Jet Card credit is not refundable in cash. If entirely unused it may be transferred to a new card, subject to approval by Total Fly.
- What it sells
- Independent aviation broker (an 'Aviation Boutique') that is not an aircraft operator, selling private jets, helicopter transfers, group charters, prepaid Jet Cards, empty legs, cargo and air ambulance. Its owner, Epyx SpA, is headquartered in Pavia, Italy.
- Why choose them
- Lists 873 empty legs worldwide, with Telegram alerts for matching routes.
- Ask for
- Ask for a prepaid Jet Card (Private, Premium or Elite), which is prepaid by value and not by hours.
- Not the fit if
- you want a cash refund of unused card credit: it says available Jet Card credit is not refundable in cash.
- Enquiry
- flairfly.com
Flexjet
- Best for
- Fractional shares and jet cards, own fleet
- Notice to book
- Says US Flexjet 25 Jet Card holders can book a flight with as little as 5 days advance notice.
- 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
- Notice to book
- Jet card guarantees an aircraft in your category on 8 hours' notice.
- Peak days
- Jet card has no blackout dates and no peak-day surcharge.
- Unused funds
- Jet card carries a money-back satisfaction guarantee: if you are not pleased with the service, it refunds the unused balance in full.
- Availability guarantee
- Its jet card guarantees an aircraft in your category on eight hours' notice, with no blackout dates and no peak-day surcharge; shorter notice is usually possible but not guaranteed.
- 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
- 2026 rate
- Its CRAFT Fleet Jet Card on the Challenger 300/350 is $12,950 an hour for 25 hours, $12,650 for 50 and $12,250 for 100 on five days' notice in its 2026 rate index, rising to $13,750 to $14,450 on 48 hours' notice, with Federal Excise Tax included and fuel within its fuel index band.
- Notice to book
- The Fleet Jet Card has three call-outs: Planner at five days, Priority at 72 hours and Express at 48 hours. Inside 48 hours, card trips fly as available.
- Peak days
- Says peak days are about 45 a year, booked 30 days ahead, at 20% extra on its Fleet Jet Card. Trips inside 48 hours are also 20% extra.
- Availability guarantee
- Its Fleet Jet Card promises a guaranteed Challenger across the lower 48, though it may arrange a comparable aircraft if one is unavailable; card trips inside 48 hours fly as available and peak days cost +20%.
- 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
- Notice to book
- Says it can often confirm a flight in as little as 24 hours, with the lead time depending on your membership and the date.
- Peak days
- Its Jet Club excludes 35 peak days a year, such as major holidays, so access covers 330 days. Jet Club Plus and Fractional Ownership cover all 365 days with no blackout dates.
- Availability guarantee
- Jet Club gives guaranteed fleet access 330 days a year, with 35 peak days such as major holidays excluded; Jet Club Plus and Fractional Ownership cover all 365 days with no blackout dates.
- 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
- Notice to book
- Its Aviator+ membership allows booking on the FXSelect fleet with advance notice as little as 5 days. No notice time is stated for ordinary charter.
- Unused funds
- The Aviator membership deposit is described as fully refundable and never expires, while the Aviator+ deposit is non-refundable. No refund fee or timing is published.
- Availability guarantee
- Its Aviator+ membership gives guaranteed access and fixed rates on the FXSelect fleet with advance notice as little as 5 days; the deposit is non-refundable and entry is by waitlist.
- 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
- Availability guarantee
- Says Jet Card members get guaranteed availability across its Light, Mid and Heavy aircraft, paying an Aircraft Daily Rate plus hourly rates; ask for the notice period and peak days, which it does not publish.
- 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
- Availability guarantee
- Sells the DreamTeam JetCard and says that, with full ownership of its fleet, it guarantees availability for all flights departing 48 hours or more after booking.
- 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
Hera Flight
- Best for
- Florida charter and 10-hour jet cards
- Notice to book
- Its Jet Card flight requests need a minimum of 72 hours advance notice. Peak travel dates may need up to 96 hours.
- Unused funds
- Its 10-hour Jet Card says unused hours are non-refundable after the 150-day expiration period. All 10 hours must be used within that 150-day period.
- Availability guarantee
- Its 10-hour Jet Card gives guaranteed availability with as little as 72 hours' notice, or 96 hours for peak travel dates, with access to any aircraft category.
- What it sells
- Sells on-demand charter and a 10-hour and 25-hour jet card, alongside aircraft management, sales and maintenance, from Clearwater and West Palm Beach, Florida. It says the card gives access to its own fleet and over 1,250 safety-vetted partner aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says its fleet grew to 25 aircraft in a May 2026 announcement. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask about the 10-hour Jet Card, which it says has fixed hourly rates with no fuel surcharges, interchange fees or overnight charges.
- Not the fit if
- you need a card flight at short notice: jet card requests need a minimum of 72 hours, up to 96 hours on peak travel dates.
- Enquiry
- heraflight.com/charter
Hogani Jets
- Best for
- Charter estimates plus jet cards
- Notice to book
- Its Signature Jet Card lists booking notice as low as 48 hours (guaranteed).
- Availability guarantee
- The Signature Jet Card promises guaranteed aircraft availability with the hourly rate locked in; bookings at as little as 48 hours' notice are guaranteed.
- 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.
Jet Aviation
- Best for
- Block charter and jet card access worldwide
- Availability guarantee
- Its Freedom Access programme combines block charter and jet card offers for guaranteed availability globally; its Jet Card Access has no blackout dates or aircraft positioning fees.
- What it sells
- Sells charter (on-demand, block charter, round trip, single leg and empty leg) and Jet Card Access from an in-house fleet of over 100 aircraft plus worldwide partners. Head office in Basel, Switzerland.
- Why choose them
- Says it has a fleet of over 100 aircraft available for private jet charter and access to thousands more.
- Ask for
- Ask for Freedom Access, which it describes as the best of both block charter and jet card offers for guaranteed availability globally.
- Not the fit if
- you want prices before you ask: it publishes no charter rates and Block Access uses a refundable dollar deposit with no amount shown.
Jet Linx
- Best for
- US jet card with local terminal teams
- Notice to book
- Jet Card members can book with as little as a 2 hour notice, depending on aircraft availability and trip details.
- Peak days
- Jet Card members get fixed pricing with no peak day surcharges.
- Availability guarantee
- Jet Card members get guaranteed availability 24/7 all year for all aircraft sizes with no peak day surcharges, can book with as little as 2 hours' notice subject to availability and get a price lock on any backup aircraft.
- 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
JetNine
- Best for
- Locked quotes and a stated vetting floor
- 2026 rate
- Its 2026 rate card, in US dollars, has the JetNine Card from $2,950 an hour for a light jet up to $9,850 for an ultra long range jet.
- Notice to book
- Call-out depends on the programme: 72 hours on Card 100, 48 hours on Card 250, 24 hours on Card 500 and 8 hours on Reserve.
- Peak days
- Its JetNine Card has no peak-day pricing: Thanksgiving Wednesday is at the same rate as a Tuesday in March, though availability is still constrained.
- Unused funds
- The card deposit is refundable at any time with 30 days' notice, minus an admin fee. Balances roll forward indefinitely. Refunds are paid within ten business days.
- Availability guarantee
- JetNine Card holders get guaranteed availability with three days' notice on Card 100. Reserve members get an 8-hour call-out with a guaranteed aircraft anywhere in the continental US. Cards have no peak-day pricing.
- 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
- Peak days
- Says its Jet Card gives access to an aircraft 24/7, 365 days a year, with no blackout dates, even during peak demand.
- Availability guarantee
- The Jet Card gives guaranteed availability with no blackout dates, even during peak demand, with access to an aircraft 24/7, 365 days a year.
- 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
- 2026 rate
- Its 2026 jet card terms give a base occupied-hour rate from $3,528 an hour, paid as you fly, with no fuel surcharges or positioning fees; larger jets price higher and Federal Excise Tax can apply.
- 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.
Magellan Jets
- Best for
- Broker selling jet cards and fractional shares
- Notice to book
- Says Jet Card clients have guaranteed access 365 days a year with call-out notice as low as 24 hours.
- Peak days
- Says its Jet Cards have no peak-day surcharges. Instead it sets Advanced Booking Days that need more notice: 40 days for Category Jet Cards and 20 days for Premium Jet Cards.
- Unused funds
- Says its Jet Cards are refundable at any time, that funds never expire and that funds are never commingled.
- Availability guarantee
- Private Clients get guaranteed access 365 days a year with no blackout dates and call-out notice as low as 24 hours; Premium cards guarantee the chosen aircraft type.
- 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.
NetJets
- Best for
- Fractional company with US and UK offices
- Its terms
- The NetJets Share comes in 25-hour increments with a 36-month minimum commitment and guarantees the owner's aircraft type or larger with as little as 4 to 10 hours' notice; the pages read publish no cancellation or refund terms.
- What it sells
- Sells two programmes, the NetJets Share and the NetJets Card, on a fleet it says is maintained and operated by NetJets.
- Why choose them
- Has a US address at 4111 Bridgeway Avenue, Columbus, Ohio and a UK office at The Kensington Building, London. Trustpilot: 3.2 out of 5 from 1 review, newest 28 February 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Our note
- NetJets restricted sales of jet cards and leases at the end of July 2026 and confirmed that existing card and lease customers can renew, Private Jet Card Comparisons reported on 5 August 2026. NetJets' own Card page still lists the Card (read 11 November 2026). Private Jet Card Comparisons · NetJets Card page
- Ask for
- Ask for a personal consultation with one of its private aviation experts.
- Not the fit if
- you want a share for under 25 hours or a short term: the NetJets Share is sold in 25-hour increments with a 36-month minimum commitment.
- Enquiry
- netjets.com/en-us
Nicholas Air
- Best for
- Jet cards and fractional shares
- Availability guarantee
- Lists guaranteed availability on its jet cards; its fractional ownership and jet lease programmes promise guaranteed availability 355 days a year. A notice period is not published.
- 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
- Notice to book
- Its jet card has a 24 hour callout window and promises guaranteed availability.
- Availability guarantee
- Its jet card promises guaranteed availability with a 24h callout window, fixed hourly rates and fuel surcharges, taxes, FET and catering included.
- 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
- Notice to book
- Says it aims for three hours for jet card members. Charter needs as little as 4 hours notice.
- Peak days
- The Paramount Jet Card is described with zero blackout dates, a fully refundable deposit, no expiry and no annual minimum.
- Unused funds
- Jet Card deposit is described as fully refundable with no cancellation fees, no expiry and no annual minimum. Refund timing is not stated.
- 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.
Ravello Jets
- Best for
- Priced empty legs, escrowed jet card funds
- Unused funds
- For the Ravello One Jet Card, says undrawn funds remain your legal property and any unflown balance is returned on request under your programme terms.
- 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.
ReserveJets
- Best for
- Broker with its own 21-aircraft group fleet
- Notice to book
- Jet card books with 24 hours' notice. 72 hours of advance booking removes repositioning fees.
- Peak days
- Jet card carries zero peak-day surcharges, which it sets against on-demand surge pricing it says can reach up to 40% on peak travel days.
- Availability guarantee
- Its jet cards promise guaranteed availability with just 24 hours' notice and zero surcharges every day of the year; booking 72 hours ahead removes all repositioning fees.
- 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
Sentient Jet
- Best for
- 25-hour jet cards with 12-month locked rates
- Availability guarantee
- Its SJ25+ Mid Jet Card offers guaranteed access to Mid sized jets. From London it gives access to international territories guaranteed with 72 hours' notice within zones.
- What it sells
- Sells the SJ25 and SJ25+ jet cards, flown by a network of certified operators, with press releases datelined Boston and a London office; it says it is now a Flexjet company.
- Why choose them
- Says it was founded in 1999 with the invention of the Jet Card. Google: 1.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the SJ25 (Light) or SJ25+ (Mid, Super-Mid or Large Cabin) 25-hour jet card and for text-to-book access.
- Not the fit if
- you want one all-in rate: Fuel Surcharge and Federal Excise Tax apply on top of its base jet card rates.
Silverhawk Aviation
- Best for
- Midwest jet card and flat-rate empty legs
- 2026 rate
- Publishes 2026 jet card base hourly rates in US dollars: a turboprop is $2,325 an hour round trip or $3,375 one way, a mid jet $5,400 round trip or $7,800 one way; the day rate is $3,300 (2026).
- Peak days
- Says it has no blackout or peak day restrictions and no peak day or holiday charges on its jet card.
- Availability guarantee
- Says every Silverhawk Jet Card tier includes guaranteed availability within a 6-hour window, with no blackout or peak day restrictions.
- 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.
Tradewind Aviation
- Best for
- PC-12 seats and charter to Caribbean islands
- Notice to book
- Goodspeed cardholders have no lead time requirement.
- Peak days
- Goodspeed cardholders get no peak day surcharges or blackout dates.
- Unused funds
- The Goodspeed agreement may be terminated for a 10% fee on remaining funds, with any leftover balance refunded within 60 days. At the end of the one-year term you can renew and roll remaining credit into a new card.
- What it sells
- Part 135 operator of its own fleet of 35+ Pilatus PC-12s, headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, selling scheduled single seats, private charter, the Goodspeed Card and ticket books and arranging other operators' jets for trips beyond the PC-12.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates a fleet of 35+ Pilatus PC-12s. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a single seat on its scheduled flights, a Goodspeed Card, or a ticket book starting at 10 tickets.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: a Goodspeed flight cancelled within 24 hours is charged at 100%.
- Enquiry
- flytradewind.com/contact-us
Velocity Jets
- Best for
- Always-refundable 25-hour jet card
- Notice to book
- Jet card: 24 hours' notice guarantees your rate and an aircraft.
- Peak days
- No designated peak days, no peak-day surcharge from Velocity and no blackout dates. Peak travel dates such as every holiday plus two days either side need 14 days' notice.
- Unused funds
- Unflown jet card hours are always refundable if you stop flying, not converted to a credit or forfeited at an anniversary date.
- Availability guarantee
- Its 25-hour jet card guarantees your rate and an aircraft on twenty-four hours' notice, with no blackout dates; on peak travel dates fourteen days' notice secures an aircraft.
- 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.
VistaJet
- Best for
- Global fleet with flight-hour membership
- Notice to book
- Program Members can book flights with as little as 24 hours notice, with guaranteed aircraft availability.
- Peak days
- Publishes its 2026 peak days by region and aircraft group, plus a longer VJ25 High Demand Days list for 2026.
- Availability guarantee
- Program members get guaranteed availability at a fixed hourly rate and can book with as little as 24 hours' notice; VJ25, from 25 hours a year, covers all non-peak and most peak days, with 2026 peak days published.
- 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
XO
- Best for
- Instant booking, SLATE seats and refundable memberships
- Unused funds
- Says all deposits and unutilised funds are fully refundable within a 60-day period. No refund fee is stated.
- Availability guarantee
- XO Reserve and XO Corporate members get guaranteed XO flight assurance within the eligible service zone at no charge on non-peak flights; XO Membership does not include it.
- What it sells
- Part 295 charter broker and marketplace that is part of Vista, selling whole-aircraft charter, deposit-based memberships, crowdfunded and shared seats, empty legs and SLATE shuttle seats; it does not own or operate aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says its partner fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft is covered by a recurring safety audit process for all third-party operators.
- Ask for
- Ask for the XO app to book instantly, SLATE by-the-seat shuttle flights, or an XO Membership with a refundable deposit.
- Not the fit if
- you want to pay by PayPal or cryptocurrency: it says it accepts only wire, ACH or credit card.
- Enquiry
- flyxo.com/contact
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
6 of the 33 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.
What to ask every company
- 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.
Private Jet Card Index 2026: 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 publish their cancellation terms?
12 of the 33: Airly, Elevate Jet, FXAIR, Hera Flight, JetNine, Magellan Jets, P3 Jets, Paramount Business Jets, Ravello 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?
26 of the 33 name an operating certificate, a licence or a membership on their own websites. Check each with the issuer before you book.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.
How were these companies chosen?
Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table, built from the private jet companies ChatGPT names most often. On its own website it sells a jet card or membership and publishes its rates 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.
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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.