Which private jet companies offer a private terminal or lounge?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 13 private jet companies run or give their travellers a private terminal or lounge 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 offer a private terminal or lounge?
13 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they run or give their travellers a private terminal or lounge; DC Aviation, Tradewind Aviation and Jet Linx have the most Google reviews under their own name.
ASL Group
- Best for
- Belgian operator with Antwerp to Sion flights
- Terminal or lounge
- Runs FBO handling stations at Antwerp, Liege, Maastricht and Groningen-Eelde, with e-lounge business lounges at Antwerp and Liege; its Sion flights leave from its private terminal at Antwerp.
- 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.
BLADE
- Best for
- By-the-seat flights and helicopter transfers
- Terminal or lounge
- Runs private BLADE Lounges for its fliers, four in Manhattan with others in Miami, Westchester, Nantucket and Los Angeles, plus lounges in Southern Europe and Canada, staffed for check-in with drinks and snacks.
- 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
DC Aviation
- Best for
- Own-fleet executive charter from Stuttgart
- Terminal or lounge
- Runs FBO and handling services in Nice, Dubai and Malta, with exclusive airport lounges for passengers and crew at its locations, used on charter flights with its own fleet.
- 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.
Elite Jets
- Best for
- Own-fleet Florida operator with ARGUS Platinum rating
- Terminal or lounge
- Flies from its own private terminal at Naples Airport in Florida, which it says is made up of three adjacent hangars.
- What it sells
- Operator selling charter to the public from its own fleet, with empty legs, a shared ownership programme, the Invision Jet Card (with Maxair) and aircraft management for owners. Head office at Naples Airport, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Owns four Embraer Phenom 300 jets and one Embraer Legacy 500 jet that fly to North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Invision Jet Card, powered by Elite Jets and Maxair, with fixed all-inclusive hourly pricing and no annual membership fees or fuel surcharges.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book and pay online: clients complete a 'Request a Quote' form and the team replies by telephone or email.
- Website
- elitejets.com
Flexjet
- Best for
- Fractional shares and jet cards, own fleet
- Terminal or lounge
- Flexjet Exclusive Private Terminals, open exclusively to Flexjet aircraft Owners, offer bar and café stations, high-speed Wi-Fi, conference rooms and a dedicated concierge; its terminals include the UK's Farnborough Airport.
- What it sells
- Operates its own managed fleet of over 350 aircraft, with fractional ownership as its primary programme, plus private jet lease, a Jet Card and on-demand charter across North America and Europe.
- Why choose them
- Says it flies a closed fleet within its own managed fleet of over 350 aircraft (July 2026 guide). Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.4 out of 5 from 4 reviews, newest 19 August 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Flexjet 25 Jet Card (25 base hours) or a 1/16th (50 hour) fractional or lease share.
- Not the fit if
- you want a small trial: the Flexjet 25 Jet Card starts at 25 base hours prepaid, with 7.5% Federal Excise Tax on the deposit.
- Website
- flexjet.com
Hop-A-Jet
- Best for
- Own-fleet Florida operator, not a broker
- Terminal or lounge
- Has a passenger lounge at its own facility at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Florida, where its headquarters and charter fleet are based.
- 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
Jet Aviation
- Best for
- Block charter and jet card access worldwide
- Terminal or lounge
- Has some 50 locations worldwide, with FBOs including Miami-Opa Locka, Teterboro, Van Nuys, Amsterdam, Zurich, Paris-Le Bourget, Singapore and Hong Kong.
- What it sells
- Sells charter (on-demand, block charter, round trip, single leg and empty leg) and Jet Card Access from an in-house fleet of over 100 aircraft plus worldwide partners. Head office in Basel, Switzerland.
- Why choose them
- Says it has a fleet of over 100 aircraft available for private jet charter and access to thousands more.
- Ask for
- Ask for Freedom Access, which it describes as the best of both block charter and jet card offers for guaranteed availability globally.
- Not the fit if
- you want prices before you ask: it publishes no charter rates and Block Access uses a refundable dollar deposit with no amount shown.
Jet Linx
- Best for
- US jet card with local terminal teams
- Terminal or lounge
- Runs 22 private jet terminals across the US, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York and Scottsdale, with executive lounges, snacks, Wi-Fi and meeting space.
- 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
Luxaviation
- Best for
- Operator-flown charter and empty legs, 15 AOCs
- Terminal or lounge
- Runs 28 VIP Terminals for its guests and ExecuJet FBOs, with locations including Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Barcelona and Sint Maarten.
- What it sells
- Says it operates, manages and charters private jets and lists empty legs and an app. Head office in Luxembourg, with offices across five continents.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates under 15 Air Operator's Certificates worldwide.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Luxaviation App to browse empty legs by location and date and ask about pet and cleaning fees if you are flying with a dog.
- Not the fit if
- you need a certain empty leg: it says empty legs are not always available and can change quickly.
- Enquiry
- luxaviation.com/contact-us
Magellan Jets
- Best for
- Broker selling jet cards and fractional shares
- Terminal or lounge
- Runs a private terminal for its clients at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts, which it calls its gateway to Boston and New England.
- 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.
Sun Air Jets
- Best for
- Charter operator listing four safety audits
- Terminal or lounge
- Runs a full-service FBO at its Camarillo Airport (KCMA) headquarters in Ventura County, where travellers get private lounges, valet service and personalised assistance.
- 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
- Terminal or lounge
- Gives its travellers a private lounge at San Juan with refreshments and WiFi, plus an optional VIP Experience for guests arriving on a commercial flight.
- 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
XO
- Best for
- Instant booking, SLATE seats and refundable memberships
- Terminal or lounge
- Passengers on its SLATE by-the-seat shuttle flights between New York and South Florida get lounge access in New York and South Florida.
- 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
Who to contact first
Start with the 3 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.
Private terminals and lounges: 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?
DC Aviation, Tradewind Aviation and Jet Linx, 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?
3 of the 13: BLADE, Magellan Jets and Tradewind Aviation. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
11 of the 13: BLADE, DC Aviation, Elite Jets, Flexjet, Hop-A-Jet, Jet Linx, Luxaviation, Magellan Jets, Sun Air Jets, Tradewind Aviation and XO. 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 runs or gives its travellers a private terminal or lounge. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
Read next
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 10 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.