Which private jet charter brokers hold client money in a protected account?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
These 16 private jet companies say how they hold client money: escrow, a trust, a client account or a protection scheme 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.
Which private jet charter brokers hold client money in a protected account?
16 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they say how they hold client money: escrow, a trust, a client account or a protection scheme; K9 Jets, Yond and Airble have the most Google reviews under their own name. Airble, EmpTleg, Ledig Air, Villiers Jets and Yond say they never hold your payment, which goes to the operator; the other 11 say how they hold it, in escrow, a trust, a client account or a protection scheme.
Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table holds 104 companies: the charter brokers, jet card and membership programmes, fractional owners, operators, empty-leg platforms and shared-seat sellers ChatGPT names most often when asked about private jets. Their own websites were read on 10 November 2026, with their Google listings matched by name. This page carries the 16 companies in the table that, on their own websites, say how they hold client money: escrow, a trust, a client account or a protection scheme, where that can be shown in their own words with any price dated; a line that rests only on a price with no year is left out. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line on a card gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 540 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.
Airble
- Best for
- Online booking of charters and shared seats
- Your money
- Says the customer's card is placed on hold until the flight is confirmed, with payment then processed and deposited to the operator; no escrow or trust account is named.
- What it sells
- Online marketplace and intermediary, not an operator, connecting passengers with licensed air operators for charters, empty legs, shared flights, Jetpools and experiences. Head office in Richmond, BC, Canada.
- Why choose them
- Has run since 2019 as an online marketplace for licensed operators' charters, empty legs, shared flights and experiences. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the per-seat Shared Flight search or the Deals section in the Airble app.
- Not the fit if
- you want a refundable empty leg: it says empty-leg bookings are non-changeable and non-refundable unless the provider states otherwise.
- Enquiry
- airble.com/contact
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Airly
- Best for
- Australian jet cards and fractional jet shares
- Your money
- Says deposits from prospective fractional owners are held in trust, not with Airly.
- 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
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: a-us-private-jet-broker-paused-all-flights-this-, home page, terms.
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AoneJet
- Best for
- Hourly price bands and disclosed broker margin
- Your money
- Says payment is normally made by wire to the operator or to an escrow account before departure, after you confirm in writing on a charter agreement.
- What it sells
- Is a charter broker that does not own or operate aircraft. Arranges on-demand charter across the United States on FAA Part 135 operators.
- Why choose them
- Describes nine aircraft classes, from turboprop to VIP airliner and executive helicopter.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hours and fuel surcharge in writing and for any brokerage margin to be disclosed before you commit.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book and pay instantly online: you send a request, receive options with a named operator, then sign a charter agreement and pay by wire before departure.
- Enquiry
- aonejet.com/quote
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Charter Flight Group
- Best for
- Online charter pricing and a jet card
- Your money
- Lists 'Wyvern Recommended Aircraft Backed by Charter Vault Escrow'.
- 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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: service-details/private-jet-prices, service-details/private-jet-charter, service-details/empty-leg-flights.
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Elevate Jet
- Best for
- Instant app booking, Part 135 carrier
- Your money
- Says it does not hold jet card deposits in escrow by default, but uses an independent escrow agent with a separate FDIC-insured account per customer for any client who asks. Membership funds remain in the client's account and are drawn down by trip.
- 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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: underthehood/private-jet-safety-ratings-argus-wy, terms-of-service.
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EmpTleg
- Best for
- Searching empty legs across many operators
- Your money
- Says it never takes a flight payment or holds funds, so there is no client money to protect; payment goes to the operator.
- What it sells
- Empty-leg search and alert service owned by AmeriCharter, Inc.; it says it is a search engine, not a broker, operates no aircraft and lists whole-aircraft legs from independent operators.
- Why choose them
- Shows 2,928 flights today in its live empty-leg search on 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Basic or Premium subscription to see the operator, aircraft and exact posted price, then contact the operator directly.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book through the company: it never arranges, quotes or books a flight and takes no flight payment, so you deal with the operator.
- Published price
- Basic $49 per month and Premium $100 per month subscription, 2026 terms, billed monthly in advance; search itself is free. Read 10 November 2026.
- Website
- emptleg.com
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: terms.html, home page.
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Jettly
- Best for
- Instant pricing and trust-held payments worldwide
- Your money
- Says customer funds are held in a trust account separate from operating capital, with payment released to the operator about 24 hours before departure on most charters; its terms say it is not a regulated trustee or escrow agent unless stated in writing.
- 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.
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K9 Jets
- Best for
- Pay-by-seat private flights with your pet
- Your money
- Says customer funds are held in escrow and only paid to it after departure and that eligible UK bookings carry CAA ATOL protection.
- 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
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Ledig Air
- Best for
- Free European empty legs, booked direct
- Your money
- Says it does not process payments, does not hold funds and receives no share of the price: payment goes directly to the operator.
- What it sells
- Is a free empty-leg marketplace and introduction platform, incorporated in Denmark. Says it is not a carrier and not a broker and covers Europe only, connecting travellers directly with EASA-licensed operators.
- Why choose them
- Says every operator on it holds a valid EASA Air Operator Certificate, with AOC numbers checked against national aviation authorities before legs go live.
- Ask for
- Ask for the operator's cancellation, refund and tax terms rather than Ledig Air's and mention children's ages and child-seat needs when you enquire.
- Not the fit if
- you fly outside Europe or want other charter products: it says it is Europe-only and empty-leg-only.
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Magellan Jets
- Best for
- Broker selling jet cards and fractional shares
- Your money
- Says it holds all Private Client funds in fully segregated accounts, never co-mingled and never at risk.
- 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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: about-magellan/financial-stability, about-magellan/faqs, advanced-booking-days/cabin-category.
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Mercury Jets
- Best for
- ARGUS-certified broker booking in four hours
- Your money
- Says funds you choose to keep on deposit are held in an escrow account separate from its operating accounts.
- 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
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PVJets
- Best for
- Milan broker with guide prices
- Your money
- Says payments to it are kept in its own bank account until 72 hours before the flight, with a full refund guaranteed if it ceases activity or goes bankrupt in that time.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker and private aviation advisor headquartered in Milan, Italy, that does not own or operate aircraft. It also sells empty-leg flights, group charter, helicopter transfers and The PVJets Club, a members-only flight-credit programme.
- Why choose them
- Says it sources from a network of over 3,600 aircraft worldwide.
- Ask for
- Ask an advisor for quotes to compare, then for the charter agreement to sign before you pay.
- Not the fit if
- you want a fixed price at quote stage: it says nothing on its site is an offer to contract and that fuel cost increases are charged on demand.
- Enquiry
- pvjets.com/contact-us
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Ravello Jets
- Best for
- Priced empty legs, escrowed jet card funds
- Your money
- Says funds in the Ravello One Jet Card are held in escrow by an independent escrow agent, a law firm named in the programme documents and are not used for its operating expenses.
- 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.
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Victor
- Best for
- Quotes naming operator, aircraft and tail number
- Your money
- Says funds received for the Charter Price are held in designated client deposit accounts on trust for the member and used only to pay the operator or refund the member.
- What it sells
- Charter broker acting as the member's agent, with offices in Abu Dhabi, London and Washington DC, selling on-demand and empty-leg charter on third party operators' aircraft; it says it does not own, operate or maintain aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says it is an Argus-certified charter provider that only works with AOC-certified operators. Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 23 reviews, newest 26 June 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a quote that names the operator and the aircraft, with the tail number, before you book.
- Not the fit if
- you may skip a flight in an itinerary: its terms say a member who elects not to use a flight has no entitlement to any refund from Victor.
- Enquiry
- flyvictor.com/en-gb/contact
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: en-gb/terms, home page.
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Villiers Jets
- Best for
- Whole-aircraft charter or shared seats, London-based
- Your money
- Says it does not receive or hold the operator's charter fee, which is paid directly to the operator. Its own brokerage fee is a separate fee invoiced by Villiers.
- What it sells
- Is a charter broker and agent, not an aircraft operator. It lists empty legs and says you can charter the whole aircraft or share seats. Its registered office is in London.
- Why choose them
- Says it was founded in 2013 to simplify private jet charter.
- Ask for
- Ask for pricing on an empty leg: enter your email and it says it confirms availability with the operator and sends pricing and next steps.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: charges are 25% of the Charter Price more than 14 days before departure, rising to 100% within 3 days and for no-shows.
- Enquiry
- villiers.ai/contact
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Yond
- Best for
- Free app with estimates and broker quotes
- Your money
- Says it never processes, holds or receives any part of the charter payment, which is made directly to the operator or broker.
- What it sells
- Is a technology marketplace and app that connects travellers with independent charter operators and brokers. It does not own or operate aircraft, charges no service fee and takes no commission. Its registered address is in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Why choose them
- Says its catalogue lists 4,900+ aircraft from 760+ charter operators. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 26 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask in the app: send your request to independent charter brokers, who reply with quotes in the trip's chat.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book and pay in one place: nothing can be purchased in the app or online and any charter is contracted and paid directly with the operator or broker.
- Enquiry
- yond.com
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: terms-of-service, home page.
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Which of these show a dated price on this page?
2 of the 16 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 5 companies on this page that show prices online and publish their cancellation terms, then add any other card that fits your route and dates.
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- The total price in writing, line by line: the aircraft, fuel, crew, landing and handling fees, taxes (VAT or US Federal Excise Tax), de-icing and catering. Then which of these can change after you book.
- The operator's name, the aircraft's tail number, its operating certificate and any safety audit the operator holds (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO).
- How your money is held before the flight, the deposit and when the balance is due.
- The cancellation terms and what happens if the aircraft goes unserviceable or an empty leg is cancelled.
Client money protection: the questions people ask
What should I ask a private jet company before booking?
The total price line by line and what can change it; the operator's name, the aircraft's tail number and its operating certificate; any safety audit it holds; how your money is held; the deposit and the cancellation terms.
Can I book with these companies directly?
Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes and the cancellation terms.
Do these companies all sell the same thing?
No. Some arrange charter on other operators' aircraft, some fly their own fleet, some sell jet cards, memberships, fractional shares, empty legs or single seats. Each card says what the company sells, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.
Who actually flies the aircraft when I book through a broker?
An operator that holds its own operating certificate (FAA Part 135 in the United States, an air operator certificate in Europe and the UK). Ask the company for the operator's name and certificate before you pay.
Which of these have the most Google reviews?
K9 Jets, Yond and Airble, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
5 of the 16: Airble, Airly, Elevate Jet, Magellan Jets and Ravello Jets. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
14 of the 16 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 how it holds client money: escrow, a trust, a client account or a protection scheme. 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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