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How to Get an Instant Jet Charter Quote

You don't need a guide for this. It’s really simple with Airvel.

Search for charters between more than 2500 airports in North America. Enter your dates and go. Then select the best aircraft from the more than 4000 private planes on Airvel.

It is that simple to get an instant jet charter quote.

All the aircraft are registered and governed under FAA Part 135. You can filter the results and select the aircraft most suitable for your needs and budget. A jet charter is confirmed after payment has been made on the Airvel platform.

So there is no need to phone different FAA Part 135 operators. You do not need to enlist the help of a private jet broker. And you absolutely do not need a private jet card.

Just search for instant jet charter quotes with Airvel.

How to Get a Cheaper Jet Charter Quote

At Airvel we do data. Propriety technology means we integrate backend systems, so we can provide accurate jet charter quotes to any destinations. You can fly anywhere, anytime. The pay as you fly model is helping to remove traditional barriers to air charter.

Our understanding of the data can also help travelers secure a better deal on private planes. Here are some simple tips for getting cheaper jet charter quotes.

Pick the Best Aircraft for the Job

In general, larger aircraft can travel longer distances and take more passengers. Larger aircraft also cost more to charter, which is fine if you need to fly further or take a lot of passengers.

Every route and every air charter suits a different type of plane. This guide on aircraft to charter will help you learn the basics, including size, range, seating and indicative pricing. For most charter customers, the best aircraft is the aircraft that meets the minimum requirements of the charter, but doesn’t really exceed them. By keeping the plane small you will save money on your jet charter quote.

It is worth comparing private jet cards here. Jet card customers are tied to a specific size and type of aircraft. This is a good idea if every journey is going to be the same. But air charter needs are rarely so straightforward and you can better deals by selecting individual aircraft for each flight.

Ease Down on the Luxury

The luxury of private jets is the time you can save. You can save hours, sometimes even days of travel time. And how much is that time worth to you? Air charters save time because they:

• Always fly direct, rather than the hub and spoke model of commercial flights.
• Fly to local airports and airstrips that are closer to your final destination.
• Use private airport FBO terminals where there are no queues or crowds.
• Reduce waiting time as you only need to arrive 15 minutes before a flight (if you are late the plane can wait).

Obviously, the kind of aircraft that feature in celebrity magazine pages do not offer good deals. So instead of gold-plated private aircraft and elaborate cabins that can host a pimping party, remember that every air charter offers you time, that most important of luxuries.

Look Carefully at Minimum Flying Hours

Jet cards also implement minimum flying hours. For example, if a card has a two-hour minimum, every flight will cost you two hours of aircraft time, even if the flight is only 30 minutes.

Naturally you can choose a jet charter quote that doesn’t require a two-hour minimum, although do note that most operators have a one-hour minimum.

Use Local Operators

Local operators tend to be more willing to reduce the minimum hours. Their planes will stay closer to base and they can be more flexible around scheduling.

For every air charter you need to consider the following:

• Where is the aircraft based / where will the aircraft be before your charter
• What is your departure airport

You will pay to get the aircraft to your point of departure. The best jet charter quotes are usually when the aircraft is already based at your departure airport. In general, the closer the better, so it is cheaper to use an operator that is local to your departure airport.

Note that some private jet cards are very restrictive as you need invest a large number of hours in getting the aircraft to where you want to fly from.

Consider Peak Dates and Demand

The entire aviation industry is based on supply and demand. Whether a scheduled commercial flight or private jet charter, the price will go up with increased demand. Commercial flight routes increase in price around Christmas and Thanksgiving, as do private charters.

This article on hot dates for private jet travel will help you understand the times of peak demand. For these dates you should book longer in advance and be frugal with your choice of aircraft.

An understanding of peak dates can also help you get good deals at off-peak times. Some air charter operators reduce their prices during times of high supply and low demand.

Get a Free 24-7 Concierge To Assist You

All the variables can be a challenge, especially if you are completely new to air charters. It takes time to understand the differences between automobiles. It’s going to take longer to appreciate the subtleties of different aircraft for charter.

Airvel offers a free concierge service to all charter customers. You do not need a membership to take advantage of this service, nor do you need a minimum flying commitment.

Airvel will give you a concierge who can search for the best jet charter quotes and present you with the best available options. This concierge service is available online and over the phone. We remove the barriers to air charter travel, so everyone can enjoy the benefits of a private jet charter.