XOJET adds The Resort at Paws Up as its newest brand partner

XOJET

The jet card and charter operator continues its expansion of luxury partners with its first addition since being acquired by Vista Global

XOJET, which operates a fleet of super-midsize private jets and has a $100 million dollar charter brokerage, including off-fleet midsize and light jet card memberships, has added The Resort at Paws Up. The move continues its focus on adding value for Preferred Access and Elite Access jet card members via luxury and lifestyle partnerships.

XOJET reports record first half growth as it adds to its fleet and luxury lifestyle partnerships

XOJET says it completed a busy and successful first half of 2018 as it positions itself as a better option to fractional ownership

San Francisco-based XOJET said it saw 12% growth in total revenue during the first half of the year, including a record-breaking first quarter with year-over-year increases of 15% in overall business and 39.5% in Off-Fleet Charter Brokerage. The company says for the super-mid charter market in the United States it enjoys a 31% share of flights exceeding three hours occurring on the XOJET fleet. It has its own fleet of over 40 Bombardier Challenger 300s and Cessna Citation Xs. 

XOJET adds three new partnerships for its jet card members

XOJET price

XOJET Elite Access pricing starts at $5,500 per hour for a Light Jet ranging up to $8,500 per hour for Super Midsize, with discounts for flights over four hours

 

Sea Island, signature apparel designer Peter Millar, and Ship Sticks, a leading shipper for golf clubs, skis, and snowboards are now lifestyle partners for XOJET’s top two levels of jet card members. In an e-mail to customers, the company said, “This news follows our initiative to enhance the passenger journey with world-class experiences both in the sky and after landing.” 

XO (formerly XOJET)

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XO (formerly XOJET and JetSmarter) Overview

Year Founded2006
LeadershipThomas Flohr, Chairman of parent Vista Global Holding
Beth Stebenne, Chief of Staff
Raja Khurana, Chief Commercial Officer
Lezlea List, Chief Services Officer
Lynn Fischer, Chief Marketing Officer
Sergey Petrossov, Chief Digital Officer (Vista Global)
HeadquartersFt. Lauderdale, Florida
Jet Card Hourly RatesDynamic Pricing only
Related ProductsOn-demand ChartersEmpty Legs, By-the-Seat
Related CompaniesVista Global Holding (parent), Air Hambug, Apollo Jets, Jet Edge, Red Wing Aviation, Talon Air, VistaJet, XOJET Aviation

XO traces its routes to 2006 when it was founded as XOJet Aviation based in Northern California.

TPG Capital and Aabar PJS, two large private capital investors, sold the company to Dubai-based Vista Global Holding in 2018. 

It is a sister company of VistaJet. Prior to the sale of XOJet it had built an on-fleet and off-fleet model with over $100 million in brokerage sales.

In June 2019, its brokerage was merged with JetSmarter, another Vista Global acquisition. The new brand was named XO Global LLC, and the website URL was changed to FlyXO.com.

XO had offered a wide spectrum of programs, from fixed-rated offerings on its fleet of super-midsize private jets (Citation X and Challenger 300) and off-fleet on light and midsize jets. In July 2021, it suspended its fixed-rate Elite Access membership.

XOJET
XO is the combination of XOJET’s brokerage and JetSmarter following the acquisition of both by Vista Global Holdings in 2018 and 2019.

It also offers dynamically priced memberships, shared flights, and the ability to buy single seats on private jets. It has been a leader in jet-sharing flights, pushing the democratization of private aviation.

Recently its parent Vista Global acquired a minority interest in Red Wing Aero, with plans to build its fleet of light jets. It also acquired Apollo Jets, a larger private jet charter broker, which is now a subsidiary of XO Global.

With the Apollo acquisition, Vista Global gained a minority interest in Talon Air, a top 20 Part 135 charter operator. XOJET, Red Wing, and Talon Air-operated aircraft are used in XO programs.

Additionally, it uses third-party charter operators.

As a foreign entity, Vista Global is barred from holding a majority stake in U.S. airlines, including charter carriers. However, it owns both the XO charter and jet card brokerage and aircraft in the XOJet and Red Wing fleets. Talon Air is a mix of owned and managed private jets.

XO is included in Private Jet Card Comparisons’ database of over 50 jet card providers, enabling you to compare programs in minutes.

When was it founded?

XOJET was founded in 2006, and became XO Global LLC after merging with JetSmarter in 2019. XOJet Aviation is a separate company that operates aircraft owned by Vista Global Holding, including the former XOJet fleet.

Who owns it?

Vista Global Holding based in Dubai

Who is the CEO?

Thomas Flohr is chairman of parent Vista Global

How are aircraft sourced?

XO uses XOJet Aviation to operate its owned fleet of Challenger 300 and Citation X private jets. Additional aircraft are sourced through its preferred network of charter operators. It also sources aircraft from related charter operators Red Wing Aviation and Talon Air.

What are the initiation and membership fees?

Memberships start at $995 per year.

What is the entry-level program?

XO Membership requires a $100,000 deposit.

Do they provide guaranteed availability?

Yes

Is the hourly rate guaranteed?

No, dyanmic pricing

What is the company website?

www.flyxo.com

Where is their headquarters?

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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