Private jet programs — On-Demand charter, memberships, jet cards, and fractional
Plain-English guides to private jet programs: On-Demand charter, memberships, jet cards, and fractional shares, and who each suits.
How private jet programs work
There are two ways to buy a private flight: On-Demand, one trip at a time with no commitment, or a program you commit to before the trip: a deposit, a block of hours, or a share. Each program trades some flexibility for set rates, guaranteed access, or both.
These guides explain how each program works, what it costs you, and who it tends to suit. They are neutral by design. FlightWise is not a broker and not an operator, and the right program depends on how you fly.
- On-Demand charter — one trip at a time from Local Providers or US and regional fleets. How each quotes, repositioning, and the round trip ratio.
- Memberships — a funds deposit, booked by class, flight by flight. Fixed rates and peak-day access; the operator picks the aircraft and may fly you off-fleet.
- Jet cards — a prepaid block of hours in one aircraft type or class, usually on the operator’s own fleet. Predictable terms; best when you’ll use every hour.
- Fractional ownership and leases — a share of an aircraft, sized to your hours, on a five-year contract. The most flexible terms and newest aircraft, at a premium; utilization is everything.
Compare programs on your own flying
- Program Comparison — compare memberships and jet cards side by side
- Fractional Analysis — the five-year cost of a share
- Route Estimator — every option priced on your routes
- How private aviation is bought — the full ladder, from On-Demand charter to fractional
- Jet card, membership, fractional, or charter: how to decide
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a jet card and a membership?
A jet card is a prepaid block of hours, often tied to one aircraft type or class and usually flown on the operator's own fleet. A membership is a funds deposit you draw down flight by flight in any class it offers, and the operator can often send trips to other operators.
Which private jet program is right for me?
It depends on how many hours you fly, how predictable your flying is, and how much you care about choosing the aircraft and operator. FlightWiseOS Program Comparison and the Route Estimator compare programs on your own flying.
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