Private jet charter terms in plain
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Our role in private jet charter
We arrange private jet charter. We are not an air carrier and we do not own or operate aircraft. When you ask us for a quote, we act as your agent: we take your itinerary, shop it to operators, and present the options that fit your schedule, party size and budget.
The flight itself is provided by an operator holding FAA Part 135 authority. That operator exercises operational control over the flight, which means the final decisions on aircraft assignment, crew, routing, weather delays and safety rest with them, not with us. We may substitute a comparable aircraft or operator if the original assignment falls through, and we will tell you before anything is confirmed.
Why private jet charter quotes vary
Every price we show is an estimate until an operator confirms it in writing. Charter pricing moves with aircraft availability, positioning, fuel, crew duty limits and demand, so a figure generated today may not hold tomorrow. Our published hourly ranges, from about $2,200 to $3,500 for a turboprop up to $9,500 to $14,500 for a heavy jet, are planning ranges, not firm offers.
A quote typically covers the flight time, positioning legs if the aircraft has to come to your airport, crew, and standard catering where offered. Some items are quoted separately: hangar or ramp fees at certain FBOs, de-icing in winter, ground transportation, and any overnight crew costs on multi-day trips. Ask us to itemize before you commit.
How payment and cancellation work
Payment terms come from the operator's charter agreement, not from us. Many operators ask for full payment before departure, and some require a deposit at booking. We will send you the operator's contract and invoice so you can see the schedule and the conditions in one place.
Cancellation and change rules also follow that contract. Cancelling close to departure can mean paying the full charter price, particularly if the aircraft has already been repositioned or reserved for you alone. Weather cancellations are handled by the operator under its own policy. Read the agreement before you sign, and ask us if any clause is unclear.
Taxes and fees on private jet charter
Charter flights in the US are generally subject to federal excise tax, and airport or segment fees apply at many fields. International legs bring additional customs, overflight and landing charges. These are usually itemized on the operator's invoice rather than folded into the hourly rate.
The amount depends on the routing and the operator's structure, so we do not quote a single blended tax figure. What we can do is flag which charges are likely on your specific itinerary, including entry and exit fees when you cross a border, so the estimate you compare reflects the full picture.
Aircraft and airports can change
The aircraft listed on a quote is the one the operator intends to fly, but substitutions happen. A mechanical issue, a schedule conflict or a crew availability problem can put a different tail number on your trip. The substitute will be of the same class or better, and you will be notified of the change.
Airport assignments can shift too. Density altitude, runway length and curfews matter, especially at high-elevation fields and in summer heat. We will tell you if a planned airport cannot reliably support your aircraft and suggest an alternative nearby.
Limits on our liability as your agent
Because we do not operate the flight, we are not liable for the operator's performance, for delays, diversions, mechanical cancellations or injuries that occur during the flight. Those matters are governed by the operator's contract and by federal aviation law. Our responsibility is to represent your requirements accurately and to pass along the operator's terms without alteration.
We are not responsible for events outside our control, including weather, air traffic restrictions, airport closures or government actions. If something goes wrong, we will work on your behalf to get information from the operator and to find alternatives, but any remedy for the flight itself runs through the operator. Nothing in these terms limits rights you have under applicable law.