If you’re chartering flights often and looking for ways to save on the total costs, you have different options to consider, including buying flight time in bulk, or you can invest in a membership that will allow you access to a variety of flights at wholesale rates for a flat membership fee.
Jet cards are simply a set amount of flight hours that you pre-purchase. As you’ll be paying in advance and buying in bulk, you’ll likely be able to save quite a bit when you invest in a jet card. The number of hours you can purchase will vary. Some cards are set up so that the hours you purchase are only able to be used on one specific type of plane, but others will provide more options.
One of the biggest benefits of a jet card is that you do not have any long-term commitments. Jet cards allow you to use the service with far less stress. When you purchase a jet card, you are purchasing a select amount of hours that you will be able to use over a set course of time. Therefore, you will know what you have available upfront and be able to plan accordingly.
This will vary depending on the specific program and jet card you purchase. When you purchase flight hours on a jet card, you will be able to see what expiration date is assigned to those specific hours, if applicable. For the hours that do expire, that time frame typically ranges between 12 and 36 months, so often, clients have plenty of time to use them. However, if your flight needs are sporadic and you’re not sure if you’ll be using them all before any applicable expiration date, jet cards may not be the right fit for your needs. Some options will allow you to roll over unused hours or transfer them to a new program, but that is not always guaranteed.
Some jet cards have a flight time minimum whereas others do not. Expected minimums, where applicable, can be around 90 minutes or so. If your flight time is going to be less than that, you will typically still be able to charter the flight but you may have 90 minutes (or whatever the minimum is) deducted from your total. If you’re flying long distances regularly, this may not be a problem, but it is still an important consideration to be aware of.
If a jet card isn’t the right fit for you, you might want to consider a wholesale jet pricing membership option, which is the program we offer at JetMembership.com. These are great options that include a small upfront fee and in exchange, you’ll be able to charter flights without paying for a broker’s commission. The wholesale pricing you receive with a membership can lead to significant savings. You’ll also get full transparency and know exactly what you’re paying for the flights you’re booking; there aren’t any additional commission fees. With this option, JetMembership.com passes these savings onto you.
Like with jet cards, one of the biggest benefits of investing in a wholesale jet pricing membership is the fact that you are not making any long-term commitments. With one of our membership options, you are only committing to a year at a time. After that year is up, you can cancel your membership or extend it – it’s completely up to you. But we’re so confident that you’ll enjoy the perks of wholesale pricing so much, that you’ll never want to cancel.
Our Jet Membership program makes it easy to charter a private flight. Our team is always available to assist clients with their flight plans. Our new app will also make private flight bookings a quick, seamless process.
While there are pros and cons to both options, there are endless ways where memberships truly shine. They allow you far more flexibility and are an incredible option if you plan on flying private multiple times a year. Jet cards can be a good option for those who do not fly as much, but for those who do, memberships are the way to go.
Are you ready to learn more about us, how wholesale pricing works, and about the Jet Membership options we offer? Our team is standing by and ready to answer any questions you have about our Jet Membership program. Contact us today to learn more about our Jet Membership program, and to enroll today!
