Can you book a private jet last minute?

Air Planning is able to secure last minute private jets, even same-day charters, however booking your trip 4-6 weeks in advance can allow you to have the best selection of aircraft in your area. If you are looking at a last minute private jet, check out our tips for securing, or learn more about Empty Legs.



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Please Be on Time Generally, you'll want to arrive up to 30 minutes before your flight's departure to allow your crew to make final preparations for an on-time departure. And remember, since someone else has likely chartered the plane after you, if you are late, it could delay the next customer.

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Hourly rates range from about $2,000 to $4,000 for a turboprop or smaller private jet up to $20,000 or more for a midsize or larger private jet that can fly longer-haul journeys.

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How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Private Jet? The cost to rent a private jet varies from $2,000 – $11,000 per billable flight hour. These hourly rates include a broad selection of aircraft from turboprops to finest executive jets in the skies.

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Generally speaking, private jet card costs range from about $25,000 for 25 hours to over $200,000 for 100 hours. With private jet cards, customers have the flexibility to choose from different pricing tiers, which can typically be found for different flight times.

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Fixed-rate jet cards and fractional models require at least 12 hours' notice, but chartering is much faster. If an available aircraft is positioned at a nearby airport with a crew that is ready to fly, we can have jet card clients wheels-up in three hours, and within four hours for on-demand charter clients.

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Seat sharing services allow travellers to buy seats on a per person basis, on a private aircraft, whether it's on a bespoke charter flight or on a pre-determined route (a shuttle). This can bring the cost of the flight down considerably.

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It can be more affordable to fly privately if the cost is shared among all the passengers. When you book a private jet charter, you're renting the entire aircraft. Bringing other paying passengers with you can reduce the cost.

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Air Partner, Executive Jet Management, JetSet Group, NetJets and Private Jet Services all offer one-way transatlantic jet card rates as well. Hourly rates range from $11,000 to $20,000, based on provider and specific aircraft types. There are also roundtrip discounts.

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First Class Tickets are Cheaper. Depending on where you're flying and who are you're flying with, a first class ticket will almost always cost less than chartering a plane. But where there is a requirement for a small group to travel first class, chartering a jet can prove to be more cost-effective.

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In most cases, you will not be able to smoke on a private jet at all. There are a few exceptions, however. If the jet is owner-operated, the owner may allow smoking on board. Additionally, some charter companies allow smoking on certain types of private jets, though this is becoming increasingly rare.

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Unlike commercial airlines where you have to wait for the beverage cart to finally reach your aisle, the FAA rules allow passengers on a private jet to bring their own alcohol on the flight.

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How to charter a private jet. It's possible to book private charters directly from companies such as BLADE, XO, and JSX. Through these services, travelers can browse through the various options then submit their details, after which a booking agent will make contact with a quote based on fleet availability.

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So, do you need a passport if you fly private? If you are flying to an international destination, then the answer is yes. Every international country and nation requires travelers to produce a passport before entering. If you do not have a valid passport, they will not grant you entry.

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Yes, however, unlike with commercial airliners, you would go through private jet terminals (FBOs) allowing you to board very quickly. That doesn't mean it is less secure. You will be personally escorted through a private terminal and will find that customs and immigration processes are swift and secure.

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The cost to rent a private jet varies from $2,000 – $14,000 per billable flight hour. These hourly rates include a broad selection of aircraft from turboprops to the finest executive jets in the skies.

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