What are the best alternatives to XO in 2026?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 9 private jet companies are charter brokers that sell flights in the United States and have their own booking app 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 XO in 2026?
9 companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they are charter brokers that sell flights in the United States and have their own booking app, as XO does. What XO publishes: 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.
BLADE
- Best for
- By-the-seat flights and helicopter transfers
- Its app
- The BLADE app handles app-based booking for scheduled, crowdsourced and private flights, with all options in one place.
- 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
evoJets
- Best for
- Instant online prices and a booking app
- Its app
- Has the evoJets App on iOS for viewing instant pricing, requesting custom quotes, booking a guaranteed rate where available and chatting with an evo rep.
- 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
Jets.com
- Best for
- Instant all-inclusive quotes and a jet card
- Its app
- The Jets.com app lets you request and manage charter flights, manage Jet Card balances and flight history and add passengers, luggage and pets.
- 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.
Magellan Jets
- Best for
- Broker selling jet cards and fractional shares
- Its app
- The Magellan Jets App offers Instant Booking of charters, Jet Card hours and details and flight status, for current Private Clients only.
- 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.
P3 Jets
- Best for
- Broker with an instant-book managed fleet
- Its app
- The P3 Jets App offers instant aircraft quoting, instant booking on the managed fleet, trip management and member empty legs.
- 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
ReserveJets
- Best for
- Broker with its own 21-aircraft group fleet
- Its app
- Has a mobile app on the App Store and Google Play to search and book flights, manage jet card hours and fractional shares and get push notifications for bookings and empty leg deals.
- 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
SkyAccess
- Best for
- Whole-aircraft empty legs with live prices
- Its app
- Has an app on the App Store and Google Play for searching, comparing and booking empty legs from your phone.
- 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
Stratos Jets
- Best for
- ARGUS-certified broker with a two-pilot standard
- Its app
- Says it launched an iOS app in 2022 that lets customers access their customer portal and instantly book a private jet on their phone.
- 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
Vaunt
- Best for
- Annual membership for one-way empty legs
- Its app
- Runs the free Vaunt app (Apple App Store and Google Play), where members view one-way empty-leg flights, join waitlists and standby lists and track their position.
- 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
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
2 of the 9 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 4 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 XO: 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?
P3 Jets, Magellan Jets and evoJets, 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?
4 of the 9: BLADE, Magellan Jets, P3 Jets and ReserveJets. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
7 of the 9: BLADE, Magellan Jets, P3 Jets, ReserveJets, SkyAccess, Stratos Jets and Vaunt. 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 are charter brokers that sell flights in the United States and have their own booking app. 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.