Last year, it was invoked nine times, and as of last month, there had been only four restricted dates in 2022. It then can decline to take more bookings.Īndrew Collins, Sentient’s CEO, says the idea is an alternative to adding peak days or implementing random blackout dates. Instead of adding peak days, Sentient Jet, a major player, added high-demand days, which go into effect when it books over 200 flight hours. He describes the new program as a “fair deal.” He says, “If you give us your money, and we can’t get you an airplane, you get your money back.”Įxpect more twists. Jet Token Founder and Chairman Mike Winston says like with the Jet Edge program, the key to its as-available offering is that unused deposits are fully refundable. The average number of peak days for fixed/capped-rate, guaranteed availability jet cards is up to 53.2 days from 22.8 days at the end of 2019. Some see as-available as an alternative to the ever-increasing number of peak days. Most as-available programs – like those with guaranteed availability – only charge for occupied hours, the time you are in the airplane. Las Vegas-based charter operator Thrive Aviation also started a membership program with fixed rates, as-available however, it also charges repositioning fees. Iowa-based Exec 1 Aviation dropped guaranteed availability last year, but still offers fixed hourly rates as-available. Aerovanti, a 2021 start-up, is also using the as-available model. and Caribbean, launched an as-available fixed-rate program in 2019. Tradewind Aviation, which operates a large fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprops in the Northeast U.S.
GrandView Aviation, a Maryland-based charter operator, which just added three more Phenom 300s to its fleet, last year began offering members of its Altitude Club fixed rates on popular routes as-available. It quickly racked up over $100 million in deposits. Last year, Jet Edge, one of the nation’s 10 largest charter operators, launched its Reserve jet card with fixed hourly and route rates on an as-available basis. The as-available model seems to be gaining traction. Still, 37% said they didn’t have a preference. Otherwise, you must be flexible in moving your travel plans.Ī survey of Private Jet Card Comparisons subscribers last year found flyers want fixed or capped hourly rates with guaranteed availability by a 30-to-1 margin over dynamic pricing, which means your flights are priced based on the market when you call to book and where you are going. The as-available programs mean when you call, you get the fixed rate if an aircraft is available. While it offers fixed hourly rates, long a staple of most jet cards, it doesn’t guarantee availability. Still, Jet Token’s expanded jet card offer in partnership with Las Vegas-based charter operator Cirrus Aviation Services portends what could be the newest twist.
Jet Linx CEO Jamie Walker says, like Priester, his company is only taking a limited number of new members. Targeted to corporations, they allow up to seven lead passengers. With a surge in business travel demand, Jet Linx also restarted selling its Enterprise Memberships. The Tier I memberships it restarted in January entailed a $250,000 deposit, which is based on annual spending. In the case of Jet Linx, it is now selling Tier II memberships. “Having somebody where we can’t meet their expectations is bad for the customer and us internally, and it takes time away from other customers,” Priester says.
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