In our comparison of over 65 variables of private jet cards and prepaid programs, we cover a plethora of key differences. Some may be very important to you and others won’t matter. Here are questions to ask yourself and the vendors before you sign on the dotted line:
Some programs are focused on North America while others are global in scope. Not all U.S. programs offer national coverage, and coverage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Canada also varies.
You’ll want to choose a program where the aircraft type fits the normal maximum number of travelers in your party.
You’ll want to make sure you are looking at programs where the planes can fly you nonstop where possible. Some programs have long-flight discounts.
While most jet card programs allow pets, there may be additional fees and some programs have age restrictions for minors traveling alone.
Most programs have peak days that may have higher rates and longer booking windows. There may also be blackout dates.
Some programs with lower published rates charge a minimum of two hours per day when you are using a plane, which might make that 40-minute hop pretty expensive. QUICK COMPARE FLIGHT PRICING enables you to compare estimated flight costs between providers and programs.
Sometimes you might want a larger or small plane. Conditions vary by program and vendor.
Several jet card programs have extensive programs, while others offer bare-bones or nothing.
While private aviation travel is safer than taking a bath by 12-to-1 statistically, some programs offer options that guarantee newer planes.
Not all private aircraft have WiFi. Some providers guarantee WiFi, while others don’t.
Smaller planes have less space to accommodate baggage and oversize bags, and the range of aircraft depends on the combined weight of passengers and luggage. Make sure the aircraft type you are considering can make it where you want to go nonstop.
If so, you will want to take a closer look at jet card providers that have fractional or owned fleets.
Ask about how your money is held until you actually take the flight, as well as ownership, size, and company history.
Some programs allow multiple same-time aircraft use, others don’t, while some restrict it to non-peak days. If you are buying a program for multiple family members or your business, this could be an important factor in choosing the right program.
Private Jet Card Comparisons enables you to compared over 250 programs from more than 50 providers by 65 variables. You can learn more here.