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Choosing the Right Private Jet Service
With numerous private jet options available today, it’s important to ask the right questions when evaluating your travel needs.
How often do you fly?
Your expected annual flight hours are the key factor in determining which private jet solution is best for you. The frequency of travel will influence the level of service, aircraft options, and overall cost efficiency.
What is your budget?
While fractional ownership and jet card programs provide convenience and consistency, they come with a higher price tag than on-demand charter. Private travel is inherently premium, but choosing the right program ensures your travel dollars are maximized.
What are your priorities?
Consider what matters most: cost, booking ease, aircraft availability, or flexibility. Each private jet service is designed to suit different client priorities, so identifying your main concerns will help you find the ideal fit.
Private Jet Travel Costs by Annual Flight Hours
Here’s a general guide to how private jet costs and service options relate to yearly flight volume:
25 Hours or Less ($10k–$150k per year)
For flyers under 25 hours annually, on-demand charter is usually the most efficient option. Jet cards and fractional ownership rarely make sense at this level. On-demand charter provides:
Complete flexibility in aircraft selection
Minimal upfront costs
Maximum control over travel plans
25–50 Hours ($75k–$250k per year)
At this range, both on-demand charter and jet cards can be viable, depending on travel patterns and aircraft needs.
Closer to 25 hours: on-demand charter often provides superior value with lower hourly rates.
Approaching 50 hours: jet cards become attractive for some travelers, offering predictable pricing and convenience for frequent flights.
50–100+ Hours ($125k–$500k+ per year)
High-volume flyers may consider fractional ownership for consistency and long-term planning. Benefits include:
Familiarity with a certified air carrier
Predictable costs and service quality
Potential access to brokered aircraft during peak periods
Even for fractional ownership clients, some flights may still be operated on brokered planes, especially during high-demand seasons.
Primeo helps clients match their flight frequency, budget, and priorities with the private jet solution that fits best—whether that’s on-demand charter, a jet card, or fractional ownership—ensuring a smooth, cost-effective private travel experience.
Private Jet Service Comparison
| Capital Commitment | None – pay as you go | $50-500k upfront, depending on hours purchased | $250k minimum on average |
| Ongoing Fees | None – pay as you go | Fuel surcharges and tax not included in upfront cost | Hourly cost per flight, monthly fees, fuel charges and taxes on every flight |
| Booking Process | Individual bookings for each trip | Confirm via app, email or phone call to operations rep. | Confirm via app, email or phone call to operations rep. |
| Operational Control | Third party operators; varies by trip | Varies by program; most are brokers, selling hours purchased at wholesale | Fleet owned and controlled by fractional provider; clients may also fly on brokered planes |
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