Which private jet companies are best for a group of eight?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 77 private jet companies name aircraft that seat eight or more, or group charter 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 companies are best for a group of eight?
77 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they name aircraft that seat eight or more, or group charter; FlyHouse, K9 Jets and Silverhawk Aviation have the most Google reviews under their own name.
Air Charter Advisors
- Best for
- Wyvern-member broker, all-inclusive quotes by phone
- Seats and groups
- Arranges groups up to entire office groups on 100+ passenger regional and VIP executive airliners and heavy jets seating up to 16 on route pages.
- 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.
Air Charter Service
- Best for
- Worldwide charter through 40+ offices
- Seats and groups
- Lists executive airliners including A319 CJ versions for 29, 34 and 48 passengers and arranges group charter for groups of 20 or more.
- 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.
Air1 Jets
- Best for
- Instant online estimates on on-demand charter
- Seats and groups
- Lists aircraft from 4 or 5 seats on a very light jet to 19 on an ultra-long-range jet and arranges airliners or two jets for larger groups.
- 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
Airly
- Best for
- Australian jet cards and fractional jet shares
- Seats and groups
- Names the Phenom 300, which it says can accommodate up to nine passengers.
- 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
Altessair
- Best for
- Indicative price brackets before any quote
- Seats and groups
- Its largest published aircraft, ultra long range jets, seat 13 to 19. For larger groups it sources airliners and regional jets that routinely carry 50 to 150.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker for on-demand charter and says it is not an airline or direct air carrier. It sells no jet cards, fractional shares or individual seats.
- Why choose them
- Says a broker sources up to three vetted FAA Part 135 options, with its 10% fee shown as its own line.
- Ask for
- Ask for a route bracket and a firm quote, which it says is firm for the validity window stated on the quote.
- Not the fit if
- you want a jet card, fractional share or individual seat: it says it sells none of these.
- Website
- altessair.com
Altivo Jets
- Best for
- Broker with desks in 12 countries
- Seats and groups
- Names super-midsize jets at 8 to 10 seats, heavy jets at 10 to 19 seats and an Airbus A320 in layouts of 20 to 78 seats for larger groups.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet and helicopter charter broker with desks in 12 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. It says it does not own or operate aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says it is a private jet and helicopter charter broker with desks in 12 countries.
- Ask for
- Ask for a quote that names the operator, aircraft, itinerary and total price including known taxes and fees.
- Not the fit if
- you want an individual seat: it says a charter is for the whole aircraft and it does not sell individual seats on charter flights.
- Enquiry
- altivojets.com/contact
AoneJet
- Best for
- Hourly price bands and disclosed broker margin
- Seats and groups
- Lists midsize jets at 8 seats, super midsize at 9, heavy at 12, ultra long range at 14 and VIP airliners at thirty or more.
- 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
Apollo Jets
- Best for
- Broker with ARGUS and Wyvern certification
- Seats and groups
- Lists jumbo jets including the Boeing Business Jet, which it says usually seats around 24 people.
- 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
ASL Group
- Best for
- Belgian operator with Antwerp to Sion flights
- Seats and groups
- Offers corporate class airliners for group travel and incentives in Europe and its Falcon 7X seats up to 8.
- What it sells
- Operates and manages aircraft from Hasselt, Belgium, with a second headquarters in Rotterdam and sells charter, empty legs, the Blue Sky Club hour programme, shared ownership and semi-private seats.
- Why choose them
- Says it manages and operates more than 45 aircraft.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Blue Sky Club hour programme or shared ownership, or for a seat on the ASL Fly Executive Saturday flights from Antwerp to Sion.
- Not the fit if
- you want a Sion seat after 24 March 2027: the Saturday Antwerp to Sion flights run from 19 December 2026 until 24 March 2027.
BARK Air
- Best for
- Flying with your dog in the cabin
- Seats and groups
- Offers private and shared charters for groups and says on average its cabins accommodate 7-9 humans and 7-9 pups.
- 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.
BlackJet
- Best for
- Fixed-rate jet cards with non-expiring hours
- Seats and groups
- Lists a large cabin category with up to 12 passengers, including the Challenger 600, Global 7500 and Gulfstream 500 and 600 series.
- 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
BLADE
- Best for
- By-the-seat flights and helicopter transfers
- Seats and groups
- Seats 16 guests on its BLADEone jets.
- What it sells
- Charter broker and booking platform that does not operate aircraft: sells by-the-seat scheduled flights, private and shared charters, crowdsourced seats, passes and packs and a corporate programme on third-party operators' aircraft. Head office at 31 Hudson Yards, New York.
- Why choose them
- Says its BLADEone jets are retrofitted commercial-size jets, typically configured for 60 passengers, reimagined to seat just 16 guests.
- Ask for
- Ask for a corporate agreement, which ranges from bulk purchasing of BLADE Airport seats to a custom agreement for all personal and professional travel.
- Not the fit if
- you need refundable shared seats: it says Hamptons Shared Charters are non-refundable and the departure time cannot be adjusted once booked.
- Enquiry
- blade.com/p/contact
BusinessJetz
- Best for
- Family-run broker for empty legs and charter
- Seats and groups
- Says it serves groups of up to 19 passengers, with heavy jets seating 10 to 19.
- What it sells
- Family-owned charter broker that arranges private on-demand charter and empty-leg flights on FAR Part 135 operators; it sells no jet card, membership or shared seats.
- Why choose them
- Says it traces its roots to 1976, with nearly five decades in private aviation.
- Ask for
- Ask for a free charter quote by form or on 888-240-5387, or for availability on a listed empty leg.
- Not the fit if
- you want to buy individual seats: it says it does not sell seats on shared or scheduled services.
- Enquiry
- businessjetz.com
Carrington Jets
- Best for
- Browsing live empty legs with no fee
- Seats and groups
- Has listed empty legs on aircraft with up to 14 seats, including the Gulfstream G-400 and G-V and a 12-seat Citation X.
- What it sells
- Runs an empty-leg advisory and referral service with a board of live empty legs, mainly in the United States and also in the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland and the Caribbean. It says it is not an air carrier or a charter broker and that flights are arranged by Villiers Jets and operated by licensed direct air carriers. It is operated by VH Group VOF in Zutendaal, Belgium.
- Why choose them
- Says its board showed 100 live empty legs from Villiers Jets' operator network on 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the exact price Villiers Jets confirms with the operator on the empty leg you enquire about.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book and pay on the site: you enquire and Villiers Jets sends a secure booking link and handles payment and contract.
Chapman Freeborn
- Best for
- Group charter and worldwide broker offices
- Seats and groups
- Arranges group air charter from small jets up to wide-body aircraft and lists ultra-long-range heavy jets for up to 20+ passengers.
- What it sells
- Is a charter broker headquartered at Gatwick, UK, with offices on five continents. Sells private jet charter, group air charter, empty legs, a Blind Booking service and a Jet Card, alongside air cargo and ACMI.
- Why choose them
- Says it has provided air charter solutions for passenger and cargo movements since 1973.
- Ask for
- Ask for the charter team's empty-leg options, which it says can be up to 75% cheaper than a regular private jet charter.
- Not the fit if
- you want to rebook or get a refund on Blind Booking: booked flights cannot be rebooked or refunded and the service is only available in the DACH region.
Charter Flight Group
- Best for
- Online charter pricing and a jet card
- Seats and groups
- Offers an airliner category and says it can supply a group airliner for an entire team or organisation.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Says some aircraft carry up to 16 passengers and lists the Gulfstream G650ER for 13 and the Falcon 2000LXS for 10.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Lists long-range jets seating 12-19 passengers and mid jets seating 6-16 and arranges group and airliner charter.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Points groups of eight or more to its heavy jets (eight to fourteen passengers) and ultra-long-range jets (up to 13).
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Carries up to nine passengers on the Phenom 300 and 10 on the Legacy 500.
- 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
EmpTleg
- Best for
- Searching empty legs across many operators
- Seats and groups
- Lists VIP airliners carrying from about 16 to well over 50 passengers and says heavy and super-midsize jets seat 8 to 16.
- 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
Empty Leg Exclusive
- Best for
- Free empty-leg board with whole-aircraft GBP prices
- Seats and groups
- Says groups of eight or more fit super-midsize (8 to 10 seats), heavy and ultra-long-range jets, with ultra-long-range jets seating 12 to 19.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker built around empty legs, with on-demand charter as the fallback. It is not an operator or direct air carrier, sells no membership and is based in London.
- Why choose them
- Says its board listed 649 empty legs on 9 November 2026, from 208 departure cities.
- Ask for
- Ask for message alerts on the routes you fly regularly: it says there is no charge for enquiries or alerts.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel: if you cancel an empty leg, the fare is generally non-refundable.
- Published price
- Model estimate, 2026: light jet $3,500 to $5,500 per block hour, before taxes, positioning and airport fees; not a quote. Read 10 November 2026.
EmptyJet
- Best for
- Searching live empty legs without a membership
- Seats and groups
- Lists super-midsize jets at typically 8 to 10 passengers and heavy jets at typically 10 to 16.
- What it sells
- Is an empty-leg search engine and marketplace that also takes on-demand charter requests. It says it is not an airline or operator. Head office in Dubai, with principal offices in New York, Tokyo and Istanbul.
- Why choose them
- Says current listings are up to 74% below an estimated charter rate, with a 0 to 10 value score on each.
- Ask for
- Ask for the operator's confirmation of the aircraft, schedule, price and terms of the empty leg before you pay the operator's invoice.
- Not the fit if
- you need an instant confirmed booking: sending a request does not reserve the flight and an empty leg may move or be cancelled if the aircraft's wider schedule changes.
- Enquiry
- emptyjet.com/contact
EmptyLeg.store
- Best for
- Whole-aircraft empty legs with no membership
- Seats and groups
- Lists aircraft profiles with up to 189 passengers, the Boeing Business Jet 2 and live listings with up to 16 passengers.
- What it sells
- Empty-leg listing site powered by TriStar (TriStar.vip) that acts as an arranging party with certified direct air carriers and brokers full charters on request. Sells whole aircraft only, with no individual seats.
- Why choose them
- Lists 2,048 empty legs, with live inventory updated daily.
- Ask for
- Ask for a whole-aircraft quote on any route through its booking request, which needs no account.
- Not the fit if
- you want a single seat: it says it does not sell individual seats or jet sharing.
- Enquiry
- emptyleg.store/booking
evoJets
- Best for
- Instant online prices and a booking app
- Seats and groups
- Lists group charter on Boeing 727 and 737 airliners (19 to 60 seats) and Boeing BBJ (19 to 65 seats).
- What it sells
- Charter broker headquartered in New York City and founded in Aspen, Colorado in 2006, selling on-demand charter and an Evolved charter membership, with an instant price calculator and app.
- Why choose them
- Says it has arranged flights in 6 continents and 119 countries. Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for an instant price from the Charter Flight Cost Calculator, then for a quote or Evolved charter membership details from an account executive.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book every route online: it says instant booking is available only on select routes in its app.
- Enquiry
- evojets.com/contact
Executive Jet Management
- Best for
- Corporate charter with a quoted-price cap
- Seats and groups
- Lists long-range jets for up to 14 passengers, large jets for up to 12 and super-midsize jets for up to 9.
- What it sells
- Is an aircraft management company that also sells private jet charter on managed and wider charter aircraft and offers empty legs at a discounted rate. It names jet cards and shares only as NetJets products.
- Why choose them
- Says it manages approximately 250 aircraft based at 100+ locations.
- Ask for
- Ask for cabin class pricing, which it says gives fixed rates and assured aircraft availability.
- Not the fit if
- you want a quote with no extras: domestic flights carry 7.5% Federal Excise Tax and fuel surcharges and landing fees are charged on top.
FAI rent-a-jet
- Best for
- German-operated Bombardier charter with ARGUS Platinum
- Seats and groups
- Lists a Challenger 604 with 18 full seats and the Global with seating for up to 16 passengers.
- 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
FlairFly
- Best for
- Italian broker with jet cards and helicopters
- Seats and groups
- Offers group charters and an ultra long range category for up to 16 passengers.
- 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
Fly Alliance
- Best for
- Four-hour charter and a no-blackout jet card
- Seats and groups
- Lists the Gulfstream GIV-SP and Gulfstream GV at 14 passengers, the Gulfstream G300 at 13 and several 8 to 9 seat jets.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Seats nine on a Challenger 300 and eight on a Challenger 350 and says it can put more than one aircraft on the same trip for larger groups.
- 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
FlyHouse
- Best for
- Instant bid-based quotes from competing operators
- Seats and groups
- Handles group travel for weddings, retreats and team offsites, with multi-aircraft logistics as a single arrangement.
- What it sells
- Owns and operates its own fleet and also runs an online marketplace where other aircraft owners bid for each trip. Also offers members-only empty legs, group travel and a Private Client Group. Address in Camarillo, California.
- Why choose them
- Says its network reaches more than 2,300 aircraft across the U.S., spanning midsize to ultra-long-range jets. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 81 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Private Client Group, which coordinates aviation, hospitality, transportation, dining and itinerary planning.
- Not the fit if
- you want empty legs open to everyone: it describes its Empty Legs section as a members' feed.
- Enquiry
- goflyhouse.com/contact
Flyius
- Best for
- Written offers naming operator, aircraft and price
- Seats and groups
- Proposes an ACJ or BBJ airliner for 30 to 50+ passengers, with up to 19 seats on its largest jets.
- What it sells
- Air charter broker sourcing aircraft from licensed operators worldwide, selling on-demand charter and empty legs with no membership fee and showing indicative prices online.
- Why choose them
- Says it checks each operator's Air Operator Certificate in the issuing authority's register before you confirm.
- Ask for
- Ask for written offers that name the operator, the aircraft and the full price and for a corporate account if you fly often.
- Not the fit if
- you need a guaranteed notice time: it says no minimum notice can be promised for departures.
- Published price
- From €3,200 per flight hour in a light jet, indicative 2026 rate, crew, fuel, landing and handling included in 'from' prices. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- flyius.com/contact-us
GetJet
- Best for
- Shared seats and empty legs marketplace
- Seats and groups
- Lists business liners such as the BBJ at 8 to 50 seats and long-range types such as the Embraer Lineage 1000 and Global 6000 that seat eight or more.
- What it sells
- Is a global marketplace for business aviation services, selling whole-aircraft charter, shared seats (Jet Sharing, Shuttle, Sharing and Deals) and empty legs. It does not state where it is based.
- Why choose them
- Says its system scans the schedules of more than 40 operators, with empty-leg discounts of up to 50%.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Deals option, which lets you sell part of the seats on your confirmed charter and which it says could reduce total charter cost by up to 90%.
- Not the fit if
- you need flexible charter cancellation: the fee is 25% of the total after signing, 50% from 7 days to 48 hours before departure, 75% within 48 hours and 100% within 24 hours.
- Enquiry
- getjet.com/en
Global Jet
- Best for
- Jet card and fractional shares from Atlanta
- Seats and groups
- Shows its heavy jet card category at 10 passengers, with midsize jets seating 7 and sometimes up to 9.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Its largest cabin, the Cessna Conquest II, seats up to 9 passengers and the Citation CJ3 seats up to 8.
- 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
Hera Flight
- Best for
- Florida charter and 10-hour jet cards
- Seats and groups
- Lists the Gulfstream GIV, a heavy jet seating 12 to 14 plus 1.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Covers group moves of 8 to 12 executives and lists heavy or ultra-long-range jets seating up to 19.
- 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.
Hop-A-Jet
- Best for
- Own-fleet Florida operator, not a broker
- Seats and groups
- Says its Challenger 604 cabins accommodate up to 12 passengers.
- 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
Hopleg
- Best for
- Whole-aircraft empty legs, mainly in Europe
- Seats and groups
- Lists whole aircraft with up to 15 seats, for example London to Teterboro and many listings show 12 to 14 seats.
- What it sells
- Marketplace and brokerage for one-way empty-leg private flights on third-party operators' aircraft, selling the whole aircraft only, with a mainly European route network.
- Why choose them
- Says it carries empty legs on 2.8k city pairs.
- Ask for
- Ask for an email route alert for your dates, then an enquiry for a quote showing the charter price, the service fee and the total.
- Not the fit if
- you want a seat rather than a whole jet: it sells the whole aircraft only.
- Enquiry
- hopleg.com/pricing
Icarus Jet
- Best for
- Broker with Dallas, London and Dubai offices
- Seats and groups
- Arranges group charter for 30 to 300 passengers, including the ERJ-135 and CRJ 1000 and, for 100 to 300 passengers, narrowbody aircraft such as the Airbus A319.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Lists heavy jets seating up to 12 passengers and midsize and super midsize jets up to 8.
- 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
JetAlto
- Best for
- Instant estimates and quotes within 15 minutes
- Seats and groups
- Offers group charter and says group charters up to 48 passengers are routine, with larger delegation aircraft on request. Its ultra-long-range class seats up to 16.
- What it sells
- Is an independent charter broker for on-demand whole-aircraft charter, with empty-leg deals and recurring corporate travel. It says it does not own aircraft or sell memberships.
- Why choose them
- Says it quotes from a network of 3,800+ vetted operators across 5,000+ airports worldwide.
- Ask for
- Ask for an instant price estimate through its quote request, then hand-picked quotes, which it says arrive within 15 minutes.
- Not the fit if
- you need a fixed price at the quote stage: quote requests are non-binding until a signed charter agreement is exchanged.
- Website
- jetalto.com
JetCharter.com
- Best for
- Instant online charter quotes and booking
- Seats and groups
- Says smaller jets suit groups of 10-20 and larger aircraft can seat up to 150 passengers or more.
- 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
Jets.com
- Best for
- Instant all-inclusive quotes and a jet card
- Seats and groups
- Lists ultra-long-range jets typically seating 12 to 16 passengers and heavy jets seating 9 to 14.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Sells group charter, including airliners such as the CRJ-200 and Fokker 100 and says it has access to 23,000+ aircraft.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Arranges group charter on airliners: mid-size airliners for groups of up to 50 passengers and full-size airliners for over 100 people.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Says its jets have a stand-up cabin that accommodates up to 9 passengers and pets, with every human passenger needing their own seat.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Lists a VIP Airliner category of 19 to 50 passengers and also sells group flights.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Offers group charter for groups of 20 to 300 passengers through LunaGroup Charter and lists airliners of up to 50 passengers.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Says in its FAQ that large jets such as the Gulfstream G550 or Global 6000 can carry up to 18 passengers and that an Airbus A320 VIP can seat 26.
- 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
Mercury Jets
- Best for
- ARGUS-certified broker booking in four hours
- Seats and groups
- Offers group and airliner charters, with VIP airliners typically carrying 16 to 50+ passengers and heavy jets up to 19.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Lists the Citation CJ3+ seating 8, the Phenom 300E, Citation Latitude and Challenger 350 seating 9 and the Gulfstream G600 seating 13.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Offers group charter for 8 to 200+ passengers, including heavy jets and BBJ/ACJ VIP airliners.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Lists airliners for large parties, including an Airbus A380 with typical seating of 525 and a maximum of 853 and offers Boeing Business Jets for government groups.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Says heavy private jets carry up to 18 passengers and mid-size jets up to 10 and its fleet suits parties of two to 19.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Added an Embraer ERJ-145 for larger charters of up to 30 people and mentions group charter flights.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Arranges aircraft from turboprops and light jets to ultra-long-range jets and VIP airliners and lists group charter among its services.
- 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
PVJets
- Best for
- Milan broker with guide prices
- Seats and groups
- Offers group charter from light to heavy aircraft and VIP airliners and says heavy jets typically accommodate 10 to 14 charter passengers.
- 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
Ravello Jets
- Best for
- Priced empty legs, escrowed jet card funds
- Seats and groups
- Lists empty-leg aircraft such as the Dassault Falcon 900, with up to 19 seats on its listings.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Lists a Gulfstream G-IVSP in its group fleet that seats up to 16 passengers.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Lists Large Cabin jets seating up to 12 passengers, with its Mid and Super-Mid categories seating up to 8.
- 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.
SharpJets
- Best for
- Agent for one-way and multi-leg charters
- Seats and groups
- Lists jumbo jets and airliners recommended for groups of 19 to 300 passengers, up to the Airbus 380 at 525 passengers.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Lists the Gulfstream G550 with 18 passengers, the Global Express with 12 and the Challenger 605 with 10 and describes a Boeing Business Jet configured for 16 passengers.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Says turboprops can seat up to 5 and light and midsize jets up to 8.
- 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.
SkyAccess
- Best for
- Whole-aircraft empty legs with live prices
- Seats and groups
- Says ultra long range jets seat 12 to 19 passengers and shows live listings of up to 16 passengers on a Gulfstream GIV.
- What it sells
- Empty-leg marketplace and charter broker with 5,000+ one-way empty legs from 900+ operators; it does not operate aircraft and does not sell individual seats.
- Why choose them
- Says it has 5,000+ empty leg listings from 900+ certified charter operators globally. Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 44 reviews, newest 25 September 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a route alert on your route and for an Instant Book listing if you want to confirm and pay at checkout.
- Not the fit if
- you need a guaranteed flight: it says empty legs are not guaranteed availability and advises a standard full charter instead.
- Published price
- From $2,279 for a whole-aircraft empty leg to or from Turks & Caicos, listed 10 November 2026, before taxes and fees. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- skyaccess.com
SkyBridge Jets
- Best for
- London-based broker quoting operator and all-in price
- Seats and groups
- Arranges group charter on airliners, with narrowbody aircraft of about 150 to 220 seats and widebody aircraft of about 230 to 400 seats. Its VIP airliner category lists 19 to 80+ passengers.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter broker and arranger of flights, not an air carrier. It also lists an empty-leg marketplace and sells no memberships or jet cards. Its head office is in London, with offices in Dubai, New York and Geneva.
- Why choose them
- Says it typically answers quote requests in under 30 minutes, 24/7.
- Ask for
- Ask for options showing the operator, aircraft type, year and the all-in price, which it says it returns once your trip details are settled.
- Not the fit if
- you want a cheap late cancellation: typical charges are up to 50% of the charter cost 24 to 72 hours before departure and up to 100% under 24 hours.
- Enquiry
- skybridgejets.com/contact
Stratos Jets
- Best for
- ARGUS-certified broker with a two-pilot standard
- Seats and groups
- Offers heavy jets for a full roster and VIP airliners of 20 to 100+ seats for larger groups.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Lists super-midsize and large-cabin jets for 8 to 16+ passengers and a Global Express seating up to 12.
- 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
- Seats and groups
- Seats up to 8 in its Pilatus PC-12s and sources partner large jets for groups of 9 or more and says it has coordinated wedding parties of 50+ guests.
- 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
UpLeg
- Best for
- Free US empty-leg board with whole-aircraft prices
- Seats and groups
- Lists heavy and ultra long range jets seating 12 to 16 for larger groups, with 16 seats the most on its listings, for example the Gulfstream G450.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker under 14 CFR Part 295 and an empty-leg platform, with a board of empty legs from Part 135 operators plus quoted charters. It does not operate aircraft and sells no memberships, jet cards or shared seats.
- Why choose them
- Says its live board listed 2,527 empty legs on 10 November 2026, covering 67 cities.
- Ask for
- Ask for a free alert with your route and dates: it emails you when a matching leg posts.
- Not the fit if
- you want a seat on a shared flight or a flight between two foreign airports: it sells and lists neither.
- Enquiry
- flyupleg.com
Vaunt
- Best for
- Annual membership for one-way empty legs
- Seats and groups
- Lists the King Air 350, Citation Sovereign and Pilatus PC-12 at 8 seats. Says Cabin+ flights take up to 6-7 passengers.
- What it sells
- Is an annual membership platform and app selling one-way empty-leg flights through waitlists. Its terms call it an air charter broker acting as agent for operators, not an air carrier. Flights are continental US only and no office address is published.
- Why choose them
- Says its flight inventory is sourced from a nationwide network of vetted Part 135 charter operators. Trustpilot: 2.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews, newest 4 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Vaunt app waitlists for one-way flights and for a private charter return if you need to get back.
- Not the fit if
- you need a flight you can count on: its terms say it does not guarantee availability and operators may cancel any flight at any time.
- Published price
- Annual membership $2,995, covering all flights and passengers for the year (November 2026). Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- flyvaunt.com/how-vaunt-works
Velocity Jets
- Best for
- Always-refundable 25-hour jet card
- Seats and groups
- Shows the Bombardier Global 7500 with 14 seats and 7,000 nm range.
- 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.
Villiers Jets
- Best for
- Whole-aircraft charter or shared seats, London-based
- Seats and groups
- Shows a Gulfstream GIV-SP with 16 seats on an empty-leg listing and Gulfstream G-V and G-400 listings with 14 to 15 seats.
- 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
WeloJets
- Best for
- Broker with own AOC and empty legs
- Seats and groups
- Lists heavy jets seating 10 to 16, ultra long range 14 to 19 and airliners 19 to 200+. Uses large executive jets and VIP airliners for groups such as sports teams and weddings.
- 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
Windrose Air
- Best for
- Short-notice European charter from Berlin
- Seats and groups
- Says typical seating ranges from 4 to 14 passengers depending on the aircraft.
- What it sells
- Operator selling private jet charter to the public and empty legs and managing aircraft for owners. Based at BER Airport, Schönefeld, in the Berlin area of Germany.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates from and to over 2,000 airports in Europe, especially smaller ones not served by commercial airlines.
- Ask for
- Ask for an empty leg, which it describes as an exclusive individual flight at greatly reduced rates.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book instantly online: you send a request by call or message and then receive a personalised quote.
XO
- Best for
- Instant booking, SLATE seats and refundable memberships
- Seats and groups
- Sells seats in an exclusive 18-seat SLATE cabin and lists jets seating up to 14 passengers for whole-aircraft charter.
- 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
Yond
- Best for
- Free app with estimates and broker quotes
- Seats and groups
- Lists a Bizliner class (Boeing BBJ and Airbus ACJ319) for 19 to 48 passengers, with ultra-long-range jets carrying 12 to 16.
- 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
How many seats do they name?
72 of the 77 companies name the most seats on one aircraft they offer; the list runs from the most. Each figure is the one the company itself gives.
- Paramount Business Jets: up to 853 seats
- SharpJets: up to 525 seats
- SkyBridge Jets: up to 400 seats
- Icarus Jet: up to 300 seats
- LunaJets: up to 300 seats
- P3 Jets: up to 200 seats
- WeloJets: up to 200 seats
- EmptyLeg.store: up to 189 seats
- JetCharter.com: up to 150 seats
- Air Charter Advisors: up to 100 seats
- JETVIP: up to 100 seats
- Stratos Jets: up to 100 seats
- Altivo Jets: up to 78 seats
- evoJets: up to 65 seats
- EmpTleg: up to 50 seats
- Flyius: up to 50 seats
- GetJet: up to 50 seats
- Lineaum: up to 50 seats
- Mercury Jets: up to 50 seats
- Air Charter Service: up to 48 seats
- JetAlto: up to 48 seats
- Yond: up to 48 seats
- AoneJet: up to 30 seats
- Prime Jet: up to 30 seats
- Luxaviation: up to 26 seats
- Apollo Jets: up to 24 seats
- Chapman Freeborn: up to 20 seats
- Air1 Jets: up to 19 seats
- Altessair: up to 19 seats
- BusinessJetz: up to 19 seats
- DesJets: up to 19 seats
- Empty Leg Exclusive: up to 19 seats
- Hogani Jets: up to 19 seats
- Ravello Jets: up to 19 seats
- SkyAccess: up to 19 seats
- FAI rent-a-jet: up to 18 seats
- Presidential Aviation: up to 18 seats
- Silver Air Private Jets: up to 18 seats
- XO: up to 18 seats
- BLADE: up to 16 seats
- DC Aviation: up to 16 seats
- EmptyJet: up to 16 seats
- FlairFly: up to 16 seats
- Jets.com: up to 16 seats
- ReserveJets: up to 16 seats
- Sun Air Jets: up to 16 seats
- Tradewind Aviation: up to 16 seats
- UpLeg: up to 16 seats
- Villiers Jets: up to 16 seats
- Hopleg: up to 15 seats
- Carrington Jets: up to 14 seats
- Elevate Jet: up to 14 seats
- Executive Jet Management: up to 14 seats
- Fly Alliance: up to 14 seats
- Hera Flight: up to 14 seats
- PVJets: up to 14 seats
- Velocity Jets: up to 14 seats
- Windrose Air: up to 14 seats
- Nicholas Air: up to 13 seats
- BlackJet: up to 12 seats
- Hop-A-Jet: up to 12 seats
- Jet Linx: up to 12 seats
- Sentient Jet: up to 12 seats
- Elite Jets: up to 10 seats
- Global Jet: up to 10 seats
- Airly: up to 9 seats
- BARK Air: up to 9 seats
- Great Flight: up to 9 seats
- K9 Jets: up to 9 seats
- ASL Group: up to 8 seats
- Silverhawk Aviation: up to 8 seats
- Vaunt: up to 8 seats
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
11 of the 77 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.
- BlackJet
- EmpTleg
- Empty Leg Exclusive
- Flycraft
- Flyius
- Hogani Jets
- Jettly
- JETVIP
- Silverhawk Aviation
- SkyAccess
- Vaunt
Who to contact first
Start with the 13 companies on this page that show prices online and publish their cancellation terms, then add any other card that fits your route and dates.
- Airly
- BLADE
- DesJets
- Elevate Jet
- EmptyJet
- Hera Flight
- P3 Jets
- Paramount Business Jets
- Ravello Jets
- ReserveJets
- Silverhawk Aviation
- Tradewind Aviation
- UpLeg
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- The total price in writing, line by line: the aircraft, fuel, crew, landing and handling fees, taxes (VAT or US Federal Excise Tax), de-icing and catering. Then which of these can change after you book.
- The operator's name, the aircraft's tail number, its operating certificate and any safety audit the operator holds (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO).
- How your money is held before the flight, the deposit and when the balance is due.
- The cancellation terms and what happens if the aircraft goes unserviceable or an empty leg is cancelled.
Private jets for a group of eight: 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?
FlyHouse, K9 Jets and Silverhawk Aviation, 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?
15 of the 77 publish their cancellation terms on their own websites. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
58 of the 77 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 names aircraft that seat eight or more, or group charter. 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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