XO vs Victor: which is better for private jet charter?

What XO and Victor publish on their own websites, read 10 November 2026, set side by side topic by topic, with a link to each page read. Nothing here is a verdict: match each line to your own trip.

XO vs Victor: which is better for private jet charter?

Neither is better for every trip: XO and Victor sell different things. XO: 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. Victor: Charter broker acting as the member's agent, with offices in Abu Dhabi, London and Washington DC, selling on-demand and empty-leg charter on third party operators' aircraft; it says it does not own, operate or maintain aircraft. Which fits depends on how often you fly, where and whether you want to own a share, hold a card or book one flight at a time.

What does each sell?

• XO: Sells whole-aircraft charter, deposit-based memberships, crowdfunded shared seats, empty legs and SLATE shuttle seats. Source
• Victor: Sells on-demand charter requests. Members can express interest in an Empty Leg Charter. It also lists a concierge service. Source

Do they fly their own aircraft?

• XO: XO Global LLC is a Part 295 air charter broker that does not own or operate aircraft. It offers a partner fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft across all cabin classes, plus the Vista Members' fleet. Source
• Victor: Is a charter broker that does not own, operate or maintain aircraft; flights are provided by third party operators. Says it puts 7,000+ private jets at your fingertips. Source

How are prices shown?

• XO: Shows pricing instantly in the XO mobile app and on flyxo.com, with an instant quote from its private jet cost calculator. Source
• Victor: The search box has a Show estimates button. Quotes disclose the operator name and aircraft details before you book. The Charter Price includes a Handling Charge equal to 10% of the operator's costs, plus landing fees and taxes where required. It says there are no fuel surcharges. Source

What safety standards do they publish?

• XO: Employs a recurring safety audit process for all third-party operators in its partner fleet. Approved operators hold accreditations including IS-BAO Stage 3, ARG/US Platinum and Wyvern Wingman. Source
• Victor: Says it is an Argus-certified charter provider and that it works with AOC-certified operators. No pilot hours or insurance requirements are published. Source

What are their cancellation and refund terms?

• XO: Says all membership deposits and unutilised funds are fully refundable within a 60-day period. Membership gives enhanced cancellation terms on on-fleet bookings and other partner operators. Source
• Victor: Passes on each operator's cancellation policy. On cancellation, funds held on trust are refunded less operator fees and its Handling Charge. There is no refund from Victor for flights in an itinerary that a member chooses not to use. Source

The two companies

What to ask before you book

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.

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Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 11 November 2026 · updated 11 November 2026