For billionaires, pop stars, ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI), and top sports stars, private jets are nothing new, and there is no doubt that they offer the utmost in convenience, privacy, and comfort. Since the pandemic, business aviation has boomed, charter prices have settled, and more people are traveling by private jet than ever before. But how do you charter a private jet? Let's take a look at the finer details.
What is a private charter flight? A charter flight is a flight on a private jet where the aircraft is for the sole use of the client who booked it and any guests that they may have. The client can request the time, destination, and nearest regional airport and even request their favorite meals. The truth is that most famous people do not actually own a private jet; they charter it, unsurprisingly, as private jets can cost up to $70 million plus all of the operating costs.
Many people who charter private jets regularly use fractional ownership. Therefore, they rent out a private jet for their personal use for a set number of hours per year, at a cost, of course. Those who do not use private jets frequently, can book a single or return charter instead and just pay for the hours the aircraft is used.
Although both fractional and single charters are the most common, nowadays, some private jet operators offer seat-only bookings, meaning that you travel by private jet, but it is shared with other passengers and is scheduled. It is considerably cheaper to do th.
