The Jet-VIP blog
Clear guides to understand private jets: prices, quotes, empty legs, safety, formalities, choosing the aircraft.
How much does a private jet cost? What makes the price vary
The price of a private jet flight depends on a few precise factors. Knowing them lets you read a quote and compare two offers properly.
Private jet or first class: what does a jet really change?
First class improves comfort on board. A private jet changes the whole organisation of the trip: the schedule, the airport, the waiting, the privacy.
How to read a private jet quote
A private jet quote lists the aircraft, the itinerary, the timings and what is included. Here are the lines to check before saying yes.
Empty legs: how do they work?
An empty leg is a flight with no passengers: a return or positioning of a jet. It can be offered at a reduced rate, but requires flexibility.
How to book a private jet, step by step
Booking a private jet takes a few steps. Here is the sequence, from request to take-off.
What is included in a private jet charter?
A charter price covers the aircraft and its crew. Other fees are added depending on the flight. Here is what is usually included, and what is not.
Light, midsize or large jet: which to choose?
The right jet depends on passengers, distance and luggage. Here is how to choose between the three main categories.
Which Paris airport for a private jet?
Paris has several airports suited to business aviation. The choice depends on your address, the aircraft and the timings.
Broker or operator: who to contact for a private jet?
To book a private jet, you can contact the operator that flies the aircraft, or an intermediary that compares several operators. Both have their uses.
How to check a private jet operator’s safety
Not all private jet flights are equal when it comes to safety. Here are a few simple checks to request before booking.
Slots and night restrictions: why a jet cannot take off at any hour
A private jet has more freedom than a scheduled flight, but not total freedom. Slots, curfews and parking limit some times.
Long-haul private jet flights: technical stops, range and duration
Long flights need a suitable aircraft. Depending on range, payload and winds, a technical stop may be needed.
Customs and borders on a private jet: what to know
Flying private does not exempt you from formalities. Each passenger must be able to enter the destination country.
Charter, jet card or ownership: which option?
Several options exist to fly privately. They do not suit the same travel frequency.
Luggage and catering on a private jet
A private jet is more flexible than a scheduled flight on luggage and meals, but has its limits on hold space and organisation.
How far ahead should you book a private jet?
You can book a private jet at short notice, but some periods need a lot of lead time. Here is how to plan.
Private jet for a wedding: guests, honeymoon and logistics
A wedding often hinges on a timetable: guests arriving, the ceremony, the couple leaving. A private jet can help, provided the delicate points are prepared.
Private jet for a sports team: seats, equipment and timing
Moving a team is first a problem of seats, equipment and timing. The aircraft is chosen on those three points.
Travelling by private jet with children
With children, a private jet simplifies a lot: no queue, no connection, a space of your own. A few points need planning.
Private jet for a corporate roadshow: several cities in little time
A roadshow chains meetings across several cities. A private jet lets you build the schedule around the meetings rather than the reverse.
Catering on a private jet: what you can ask for
On a private jet, meals are ordered in advance. It is generally possible to adapt to diets, tastes and the flight’s timing.
Your first private jet flight: what happens, step by step
For a first flight you might expect something complicated. In practice it is simpler than a scheduled flight. Here is how it goes.
FBO: the private jet terminal, and what it is for
FBO stands for “fixed-base operator”. It is the ground provider that handles passengers and aircraft at a business airport.
Turboprop or jet: which to choose?
On a short trip, a turboprop can be an alternative to a light jet. Each has advantages depending on the runway, the distance and the comfort.
Private jets and sustainable aviation fuel: what to know
Sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, is an option increasingly discussed. Here is what it is and what to check.
Booking a private jet at the last minute: how to go about it
A last-minute flight is possible, but some elements get tighter. Here is how to improve your chances.
Private jet for a tour or an event: organising travel
A tour chains cities on very tight schedules. Organising transport weighs as much as choosing the aircraft.
Private jets and reduced mobility: what to prepare
A private jet can make travel easier for someone with reduced mobility: shorter distances, a welcome at the aircraft steps. A few points need checking.
Cancelling or changing a private jet flight: what to check
Cancellation and change terms for a private flight vary from one operator to another. Read them before confirming, not after.
Paying for a private jet: how it works
Paying for a charter follows precise steps. It is better to know them before confirming.
Weather and delays on a private jet: what can change
A private jet is more flexible than a scheduled flight, but weather and safety remain decisive. Here is what can happen.
Working on a private jet: Wi-Fi, cabin and privacy
One of the benefits of a private jet is being able to work on board. Connection quality and cabin layout vary by aircraft.
Private jet and helicopter transfer: for which trips
For some destinations without a suitable runway, a jet followed by a helicopter is the most direct solution.
Private jet and yacht: organising a Mediterranean stay
Many yacht stays start with a flight. Choosing the right airport brings crew and guests closer to the boat.
The crew of a private jet: pilots, cabin staff and service
The crew flies the aircraft and provides service. Its makeup depends on the jet and the route.
Positioning flights: why the aircraft also flies empty
The price of a charter often includes an empty flight of the aircraft, before or after your trip. Here is why.
Chartering an airliner: when a business jet is not enough
Beyond about twenty passengers, a business jet is no longer enough. A chartered airliner takes over.
Round trips and multi-leg itineraries: how a private jet route is built
A charter is not limited to a one-way flight. A round trip or several legs can be planned, with consequences for price and organisation.