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Airstream Jets is offering a rate lock giving 2018 rates for 2019 when you sign up before the end of the year. Airstream sells in two denominations, $25,000 (Silver Distance Card) and $100,000 (Gold Distance Card), plus the 7.5% Federal Excise Tax.
Florida-based Airstream Jets which uses a mileage-based model instead of hours for charging clients has added a new Flex Option Discount for its jet card members. Cardholders with flexible travel dates plus or minus one day who select the option will receive a 5% discount on any one-way trip. A seven day lead time is required. Final travel date will be determined no later than 48 hours prior to scheduled departure.
If the founder of Airstream Jets, Peter Maestrales, had made it to the major leagues, there may never have been a mileage-based jet card. Happily, as he was winding down an eight-year professional baseball career that saw him play in the Olympics he decided to return to his other passion, private aviation, following in the footsteps of his father. In this Jet Card Insider, we give you a detailed look at the company’s two card programs, including their strengths and weaknesses. To read the full Jet Card Insider report click here.
Airstream Jets has added Austin Bergstrom International Airport and Houston William P. Hobby Airport as hubs for its Distance Card jet card members alongside Dallas Love Field giving the Lone Star state three hubs. Cardmembers who originate and terminate their trips at any program hubs receive a 5% discount. Distance Cards are sold at $25,000 or $100,000, plus 7.5% Federal Excise Tax in both cases.
AirStream Jets uses a mileage-based formula to calculate flight costs eschewing the traditional hours metric. Through September 3rd it is offering a $500 off its $25,000 Silver Distance Card and $4,000 off its $100,000 Gold Distance Card.
