Which private jet charter companies arrange urgent cargo charter?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 9 private jet companies arrange cargo or freight 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 charter companies arrange urgent cargo charter?
9 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they arrange cargo or freight charter.
Air Charter Service
- Best for
- Worldwide charter through 40+ offices
- Cargo
- Arranges cargo charters as well as private and group charters, with access to 50,000 aircraft across the globe.
- 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.
Air Partner
- Best for
- Charter and membership programmes with Delta ties
- Cargo
- Wheels Up, the brand behind Air Partner, says it provides cargo services to clients including individuals and government organisations through Air Partner Cargo.
- What it sells
- Sells charter and membership programmes as an on-demand private aviation provider, with a large fleet and a network of charter operators and says it is available 24/7 around the world. It is branded Wheels Up, which also provides cargo services through Air Partner Cargo.
- Why choose them
- Says it has a large, diverse fleet and a network of safety-vetted charter operators. Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the charter and membership programmes it offers through its strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines.
- Enquiry
- airpartner.com/contact-us
ASL Group
- Best for
- Belgian operator with Antwerp to Sion flights
- Cargo
- Lists cargo flights among the services it sells as an aircraft operator, alongside charter, empty legs, group flights and medical flights.
- 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.
BusinessJetz
- Best for
- Family-run broker for empty legs and charter
- Cargo
- An aircraft charter broker that says it also arranges cargo charters, alongside private on-demand charter and empty-leg flights.
- 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
Chapman Freeborn
- Best for
- Group charter and worldwide broker offices
- Cargo
- Has arranged charter for passenger and air cargo movements since 1973 and offers tailored cargo and specialist charter worldwide with 24/7 support.
- 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.
FlairFly
- Best for
- Italian broker with jet cards and helicopters
- Cargo
- Organises air cargo flights worldwide as well as private jet, helicopter and group charter, choosing a qualified operator for each request as an independent broker.
- 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
Jets.com
- Best for
- Instant all-inclusive quotes and a jet card
- Cargo
- Runs a dedicated Cargo Department in Long Island, New York, launched as it opened its third office in Boca Raton, Florida.
- 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.
SkyBridge Jets
- Best for
- London-based broker quoting operator and all-in price
- Cargo
- A broker and arranger of private flights that handles cargo charter as well as on-demand, group, medevac and ACMI flights.
- 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
Surf Air
- Best for
- Instant charter booking and scheduled regional flights
- Cargo
- Arranges on-demand cargo charters as well as passenger charters through Surf On Demand, across 100+ aircraft types.
- What it sells
- Charter platform (Surf On Demand Inc., part of Los Angeles-based Surf Air Mobility) that acts as a principal or ticket agent for private charter on 100+ aircraft types. The group also sells scheduled regional flights through Southern Airways Express and Mokulele Airlines.
- Why choose them
- Says it offers on-demand private charter flights on 100+ aircraft types through Surf On Demand. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 2 reviews, newest 22 April 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a custom quote through its quote tool, or browse its self-service marketplace.
- Not the fit if
- you want Surf On Demand to fly you itself: it says flights are operated by Southern Airways Express or independent third-party air carriers.
- Enquiry
- surfair.com/faqs
Who to contact first
Start with the cards whose own line fits your route and dates; ask each the same questions 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.
Urgent cargo charter: 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 Google reviews?
Air Partner and Surf Air have a Google rating under their own name; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
1 of the 9: SkyBridge Jets. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
4 of the 9: Air Charter Service, BusinessJetz, FlairFly and SkyBridge Jets. 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 arranges cargo or freight 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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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.