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AIR CHARTER ADVISORS - HOW TO FIND THE BEST FLIGHTS

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Air charter advisors can help you great deals on private jets. You can fly further, on better aircraft, for less money. You can fly anywhere, anytime. Here is the next generation air charter advice service.

A New-World Air Charter Advisor – Without the Fees

Before searching for an air charter advisor think about what you need. An advisor can provide better advice when you are clear about the requirements. And when thinking of what you need, remember that every air charter means possibility. Start with the mindset that you can fly anywhere, anytime, on just about any aircraft.

Of course, not all aircraft can land everywhere. Your choice of aircraft may not be the most efficient or suitable for the flight. But that is where an air charter advisor will come in, to guide you through the possibility and help find a charter that meets your needs.

Where are you flying from?

There are over 2500 airports just in the United States. In most situations you can fly from the airstrip or airport closest to you. That includes using airports that are closer to city business districts than the international airports. For example, see the list of the most popular air charter routes in North America.

Most of the 2500 are relatively small private airports. Large commercial airports have airport FBOs, private terminals that save you time. Here is a list of the top 15 airport FBOs in North America and beyond. Air charter advisors can arrange flights to over 2500 airports, as well as airports beyond North America.

Where are you flying to?

Flight distance is a key consideration in the choice of aircraft. Smaller aircraft have a shorter range so are not suitable as transatlantic private jets. Yet smaller aircraft such as turboprops offer excellent fuel economy over short distances.

For more information you can read this guide to different types of aircraft for charter. It will give you a good understanding of the planes that can be used for your needs.

Who are you flying with?

The total number of passengers is an essential consideration when renting a plane. Most turboprops and light jets seat less than nine passengers. Mid-sized jets have a longer range but not always more space for passengers. It is not financially prudent to supersize the aircraft you need. It will always be cheaper to fly in an aircraft that does not significantly exceed the number of passengers.

You don’t need to know passenger names when in contact with an air charter advisor. You simply need a rough indication of the number of people flying.

When are you flying?

Not much explanation is needed for this.

Do be aware of hot dates for private jet travel. The price of charters is inflated during these peak travel days.

Air charter advisors can still give you indicative prices if you are unsure of when you will fly.

How often are you flying?

Is this a single air charter flight? Will you be returning? Will you be flying between the same destinations on a regular basis? Do you need to charter an aircraft for a multi-leg flight?

If you are new to air charter these questions can be difficult to answer. But with an air charter advisor you can dip your toes into the industry for a single flight. An advisor can also save you money by arranging multiple charter flights at the same time.

Meet Your Air Charter Advisor

The best thing an air charter advisor can do is arrange your air charter at the best possible price. They can save you money and get you better quality aircraft. All you need to do is call…

Oh, wait. You don’t need to make a call. Nor do you need to send an email. Thanks to propriety technology there is a new-world air charter advisor.

And it is called Airvel.

Airvel provides instant prices on any air charter. The search facility considers over 4000 aircraft for flights to over 2500 airports in the US. After every instant search you can compare available aircraft side by side.

Prices are transparent and include all fees. With a single glance you can compare the prices of different aircraft.

Airvel does the job of an air charter advisor, instantaneously. You don’t need to wait for quotes and can book online.

24-7 concierge as standard

Real people stand behind Airvel. 24-7 concierge support is extended to all Airvel customers, regardless of how often they fly. You can also ask Airvel to search for your flights – there is no cost for this service.

At Airvel we believe air charter can be for everyone. We are simplifying the charter industry by providing the tools people need to rent aircraft.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Charter Advisors

What is an Air Charter Advisor?

An air charter advisor helps clients with jet charters and aircraft rentals,. They are akin to private jet brokers, helping their clients navigate a sometimes murky world of private jets.

Advisors charge a percentage for their services, just like brokers and advisors in most professions. For example, an air charter advisor can arrange a jet charter from Teterboro to Logan and add a 10 – 20% commission onto the price of the flight.

Back in the old days of aviation, when lobster thermidor was served up on commercial airlines, jet brokers and air charter advisors were the primary means of chartering an aircraft. They knew the operators, the aircraft, and how to access remote airports.

What is a Private Jet Broker?

Private jet brokers and air charter advisors are very similar. They provide a highly specialized service for a niche market. A good jet broker has many responsibilities. They ensure charter customers source aircraft that are best for their needs, for a fair market price. They also ensure operators can rent their planes more often. Although jet brokers were the main way to charter aircraft in the 20th century, their role has been made somewhat redundant by new technology and processes.

What Qualifications Are Required for Jet Brokers and Air Charter Advisors?

None. While advisors should be industry experts, there is no industry qualification. Jet brokers argue their own existence as a means of navigating the unregulated and disjointed air charter industry. Yet brokers do not need to be qualified.

All air charters are governed through FAA, in particular FAA Part 135. Regular readers of this blog will have seen our thought on impending changes for FAA Part 135 operations. As one popular recruitment advert explains, all you need to be a successful jet broker “is access to Wi-Fi and a mobile phone.”

Some US states require air charter advisors and brokers to have a license. This is not universal and regulations are sketchy at best across most of the States, as well as elsewhere around the world.

What are the alternatives to air charter advisors?

Alternatives to private jet brokers emerged in the 21st century, especially in relation to jet brokerage. The most popular of these is private jet cards. Instead of an advisor or broker, jet card memberships enable clients to pre-pay for a set number of aircraft charter hours at a fixed prices. Packages typically start at USD 50 – 100 k.

Private jet cards have become so popular they have made jet brokerage an almost obsolete profession. However, jet cards have their pitfalls. All jet cards are restrictive and reduce air charter possibility. Restrictions can be on dates, aircraft, destinations, and many other factors. Some jet cards provide a route around their restrictions if you are willing to a surcharge. You can also read about fractional jet ownership as an alternative to air charter.

The World’s Leading Booking Engine for Private Air Charters

With Airvel you can fly anywhere, anytime. Welcome to the world’s leading booking engine for air charters. Think of us as the Skyscanner of private aviation. Search over 4000 aircraft and fly to over 2500 destinations in the US alone.

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About Author

Louise Hughes
Louise Hughes

Aviation consultant, helping airlines and charter companies ross their t's and dot their i's. Louise has worked with many of the big players in the air charter industry and contributes to national and international bodies.

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