What are the best alternatives to Sentient Jet in 2026?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 20 private jet companies sell a jet card and fly or sell charter in the United States 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.

What are the best alternatives to Sentient Jet in 2026?

20 companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell a jet card and fly or sell charter in the United States. What Sentient Jet publishes: 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.

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table holds 104 companies: the charter brokers, jet card and membership programmes, fractional owners, operators, empty-leg platforms and shared-seat sellers ChatGPT names most often when asked about private jets. Their own websites were read on 10 November 2026, with their Google listings matched by name. This page carries the 20 companies in the table that, on their own websites, sell a jet card and fly or sell charter in the United States, where that can be shown in their own words with any price dated; a line that rests only on a price with no year is left out. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line on a card gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 540 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

Air Charter Service

Best for
Worldwide charter through 40+ offices
In the United States
Has US offices in New York (Uniondale, its North America head office), Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and Miami, among others.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: contact, private-charter/jet-card, private-charter/private-jets-charter.
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Elevate Jet

Best for
Instant app booking, Part 135 carrier
In the United States
Has offices in Miami Beach, Florida and Salt Lake City, Utah. Its Primary Service Area includes the Contiguous 48 United States.
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.
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FlairFly

Best for
Italian broker with jet cards and helicopters
In the United States
Lists 365 empty legs departing the United States, with a US listing covering New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and Las Vegas.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: empty-legs/nord-america/stati-uniti, en/about-us, empty-legs.
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Flexjet

Best for
Fractional shares and jet cards, own fleet
In the United States
Says it has 25+ operations, maintenance, exclusive private terminal and regional office facilities across North America and Europe, with the terminals open to aircraft Owners.
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.
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Fly Alliance

Best for
Four-hour charter and a no-blackout jet card
In the United States
Has a head office in Orlando and US offices in Miami/Opa-locka, Teterboro NJ, Concord MA and Providence RI. Its jet card covers the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: real-id-deadline-is-coming, about, jet-charter.
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Flycraft

Best for
Firm-price Challenger charter and jet card
In the United States
Says its Challengers cover the United States coast to coast without stopping and its Fleet Jet Card covers the lower 48. Its base is Opa-locka, Florida.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, corporate-jet-charter.
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flyExclusive

Best for
Owned-fleet Jet Club and fractional shares
In the United States
Is headquartered in Kinston, North Carolina and says it flies on demand across the United States.
What it sells
Is an operator that owns and flies its own fleet of 80+ aircraft. Sells charter, Jet Club and Jet Club Plus memberships and fractional ownership, from a base in Kinston, North Carolina.
Why choose them
Says it owns and operates 80+ aircraft, from light jets to super-midsize. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 63 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for Jet Club Plus or a fractional share if you need access on all 365 days with no blackout dates.
Not the fit if
you need Jet Club access on peak days: it guarantees fleet access 330 days a year and excludes 35 peak travel periods such as major holidays.
Published price
Jet Club starts at a $100,000 entry deposit and Jet Club Plus at $200,000 (US dollars, 2026), held as flight credit. Read 10 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: about, home page, jet-club.
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Hera Flight

Best for
Florida charter and 10-hour jet cards
In the United States
Is headquartered in Clearwater and West Palm Beach, Florida and says its jet card gives access to thousands of private FBO terminals across the country.
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.
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Hogani Jets

Best for
Charter estimates plus jet cards
In the United States
Covers US corridors (New York, Miami, Dallas, Chicago, Houston and San Francisco) plus San Juan and Hawaii routes. No US office list is given.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-charter/puerto-rico/san-juan, terms-condition, about-us.
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Jet Linx

Best for
US jet card with local terminal teams
In the United States
Says it has 22 Base locations spanning from New York to Miami and across the country, with headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: about-us/our-story, jet-card, why-jet-linx/safety.
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JetNine

Best for
Locked quotes and a stated vetting floor
In the United States
Is based in Los Angeles, California and lists 25 US charter markets (including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Dallas, Seattle and Aspen) with a dispatch desk staffed 24/7.
What it sells
Is an air charter broker registered with the US DOT under 14 CFR Part 295, based in Los Angeles. Sells on-demand charter, the JetNine Card, Reserve membership and an empty-leg board, on aircraft flown by independent Part 135 operators.
Why choose them
Sets a written safety floor of ARG/US Gold Plus or Wyvern Wingman for every operator.
Ask for
Ask for the written quote, which it says locks at acceptance and for the empty-leg watchlist with text alerts.
Not the fit if
you may cancel late: inside 6 hours the full charter cost is retained and empty legs and discounted flights have stricter terms.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-charter, about, faq.
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Jets.com

Best for
Instant all-inclusive quotes and a jet card
In the United States
Has US offices including Boca Raton, Florida and a Cargo Department in Long Island, New York.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: our-story, safety, charter/what-is-private-jet-charter.
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Magellan Jets

Best for
Broker selling jet cards and fractional shares
In the United States
Runs a client-only private terminal at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts, the gateway to Boston and all of 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.
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P3 Jets

Best for
Broker with an instant-book managed fleet
In the United States
Has offices in Brentwood TN (headquarters), Fort Lauderdale, New York City and Scottsdale.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: contact, terms, safety.
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Paramount Business Jets

Best for
Broker with a refundable jet card
In the United States
Says it applies ARGUS Gold minimums on every US flight, with headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: home page, safety, private-jet-charter/urgent-travel-immediate-book.
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Ravello Jets

Best for
Priced empty legs, escrowed jet card funds
In the United States
Covers cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, South Florida, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Francisco Bay Area and Phoenix, with airports and live empty legs. No US office address is published.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-charter/new-york, pages/terms, pages/about.
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ReserveJets

Best for
Broker with its own 21-aircraft group fleet
In the United States
Publishes routes from New York, Los Angeles, Aspen, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Houston, with a trip desk available 24/7.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: contact, terms, about.
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Silverhawk Aviation

Best for
Midwest jet card and flat-rate empty legs
In the United States
Is based in Lincoln, Nebraska and departs from Lincoln, Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines and Wichita as well as smaller Midwest communities.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq, home page, our-fleet-and-how-we-deploy-it.
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Tradewind Aviation

Best for
PC-12 seats and charter to Caribbean islands
In the United States
Says it operates private charter aircraft bases in Oxford, Connecticut, Westchester, New York, Stuart, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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%.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: charter, about-us, goodspeed-program.
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Velocity Jets

Best for
Always-refundable 25-hour jet card
In the United States
Is based in Boca Raton, Florida and publishes charter coverage for South Florida, the Northeast, Texas, Chicago, Aspen and Los Angeles.
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.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-charter/boca-raton, terms, velocity-jet-card.
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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

4 of the 20 cards show a published price, with its currency as the company writes it. Ask every company for a written quote with your dates, aircraft and what it includes.

Who to contact first

Start with the 10 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.

Alternatives to Sentient Jet: 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?

Silverhawk Aviation, flyExclusive and Paramount Business Jets, 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?

10 of the 20: Elevate Jet, Hera Flight, JetNine, Magellan Jets, P3 Jets, Paramount Business Jets, Ravello Jets, ReserveJets, Silverhawk Aviation and Tradewind Aviation. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.

Which of these publish their licences or memberships?

18 of the 20 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 their own websites they sell a jet card and fly or sell charter in the United States. 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.

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.