How NetJets Works in 2026

August 25, 2026 · 23 min read

How NetJets Works in 2026: Fleet, Ownership, Destinations and Membership Waitlist

NetJets is one of the best-known companies in private aviation and is widely credited with transforming fractional aircraft ownership into a global business.

Instead of requiring a customer to purchase, crew and manage an entire aircraft, NetJets divides access among multiple clients. Customers can buy a fractional interest, lease program hours or prepay for travel through a Jet Card. NetJets then manages the aircraft, pilots, maintenance, scheduling and day-to-day flight operation.

As of July 2026, industry reporting placed the NetJets fleet at approximately 868 aircraft. That scale gives the company an operational advantage that is difficult for smaller fractional providers to reproduce.

However, strong demand has also created an important limitation. Recent reports indicate that NetJets has curtailed sales of some new Jet Card and lease products, potentially placing prospective customers on a waiting list while the company prioritizes existing owners and its core fractional program.

This guide explains how NetJets operates, who owns it, what aircraft it flies, where it can take passengers and how its programs compare with membership and on-demand private jet charter.

NetJets is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, the American conglomerate historically led by Warren Buffett.

Berkshire acquired NetJets’ predecessor, Executive Jet, in August 1998. The company subsequently expanded its fractional ownership business, fleet, infrastructure and international operating network.

Berkshire Hathaway’s annual reports describe NetJets as a provider of:

• Shared aircraft ownership
• Prepaid flight cards
• Aircraft management
• Aircraft acquisition and sales services
• Ground support
• Flight operations
• Other private aviation solutions

Under a fractional program, a client purchases a percentage of a particular aircraft type and receives a corresponding number of annual flight hours. The client does not normally need to operate the specific tail number in which the interest was purchased. NetJets uses its combined fleet to provide an available aircraft of the contracted type or, when required, a comparable or larger aircraft.

This differs from buying and managing an entire aircraft. Whole ownership gives the owner maximum control over one specific jet but also creates responsibility for crew, maintenance, insurance, hangar space, scheduling, regulatory compliance and depreciation.

JetFinder explains these costs in its guides to buying a private jet and arranging a private aircraft acquisition or sale.

NetJets currently markets three principal ways to access its aircraft:

1. NetJets Share fractional ownership
2. NetJets aircraft leasing
3. NetJets Card prepaid hours

Although all three provide private aircraft access, they involve different financial commitments, availability rules and contract structures.

NetJets Share: Fractional Aircraft Ownership

The NetJets Share program allows a customer to purchase an ownership interest in an aircraft type.

A share is associated with a defined number of flight hours per year. NetJets currently describes shares as being available in 25-hour increments, although the appropriate program depends on the aircraft, anticipated usage and current availability.

A typical fractional structure includes:

• An initial capital payment for the share
• A monthly management fee
• An occupied hourly charge
• A variable fuel component
• A multi-year agreement
• A resale or repurchase arrangement at the end of the term

The customer does not select and hire pilots, negotiate hangar contracts or independently schedule maintenance. NetJets manages those functions across its operation.

The company advertises access to the contracted aircraft type or better. If the customer’s normal aircraft category is unavailable, NetJets may provide a comparable aircraft or upgrade, depending on the agreement and operating circumstances.

JetFinder’s guide to fractional jet ownership explains the broader model, including capital investment, monthly fees, occupied hourly costs and residual-value considerations.

How many hours does a fractional share provide?

The relationship between ownership percentage and hours commonly follows this general pattern:

NetJets Share access

NetJets advertises:

• Up to 365 days of annual access
• Shares in 25-hour increments
• Nine aircraft models available under the Share program
• Guaranteed access with as little as four to ten hours’ notice in qualifying circumstances
• Guaranteed downgrades
• Upgrades subject to availability
• A minimum commitment of approximately 36 months

Peak travel days can carry different notice requirements. NetJets states that Share and Lease Owners may need to provide at least 48 hours’ notice for new bookings or changes on designated peak-period days.

NetJets Lease Program

A NetJets lease provides access similar to fractional ownership but eliminates the initial aircraft acquisition payment.

Instead of buying a depreciating aircraft interest, the customer leases a fractional share for an agreed term. The customer pays program and usage charges but does not acquire equity in the aircraft.

NetJets currently advertises leases beginning at approximately $225,000 per year for 25 hours and as many as 355 annual access days. Final pricing varies according to aircraft type, hours, region and contract.

A lease can appeal to customers who:

• Want predictable recurring access
• Do not want to make a large capital investment
• Do not require aircraft ownership for tax or accounting purposes
• Fly consistently enough to justify a longer-term commitment
• Prefer a fractional operator over sourcing every trip individually

The disadvantage is that the customer can remain responsible for substantial fixed payments even when actual travel decreases. Contract exit provisions should therefore be examined carefully.

NetJets Card

The NetJets Card is the company’s lower-commitment prepaid product.

Cards are typically purchased in 25-hour increments. The customer selects an aircraft category, pays in advance and draws down the balance as flights are completed.

NetJets advertises the following standard characteristics:

• 25 prepaid flight hours
• Up to 320 annual access days
• Access to five aircraft models
• Guaranteed downgrades
• Upgrades subject to availability
• Guaranteed access with as little as 48 hours’ notice
• No long-term fractional ownership commitment
• Defined and inclusive pricing
• Approximately 24 months to use the hours

In 2026, NetJets lists US Jet Card programs starting from approximately $215,000. This equates to an initial average of about $8,600 per purchased hour before considering the precise aircraft, access-day restrictions and contractual conditions.

The hourly figure should not be interpreted as a universal quote. A card attached to a larger aircraft category will cost significantly more.

Travelers comparing prepaid programs can also review JetFinder private jet membership and the guide explaining how to fly privately for less.

NetJets pricing is not based on a single hourly rate. The total depends on the program selected.

NetJets Share costs

A fractional owner may pay:

1. Capital acquisition cost
   The initial price of the aircraft share.
2. Monthly management fee
   Covers expenses such as pilot salaries, training, insurance, administration and hangar facilities.
3. Occupied hourly fee
   Applied when the customer is aboard the aircraft. It helps cover maintenance, fuel, airport fees, catering and other direct operating costs.
4. Variable fuel rate
   Adjusted according to fuel prices and the contracted aircraft.
5. Taxes and international charges
   Government taxes, customs fees and services outside the standard operating area may be additional.

NetJets currently indicates that a Share program can start at approximately $360,000 per year for 50 hours, plus the one-time capital investment required to acquire the fractional interest.

NetJets Card costs

NetJets advertises Jet Card access from approximately $215,000. At 25 hours, that produces a starting average near $8,600 per hour, but the actual value depends on:

• Aircraft category
• Peak-day limitations
• Taxi-time treatment
• Fuel provisions
• International charges
• Minimum flight deductions
• Access days
• Contract expiration
• Upgrade and downgrade rules

For comparison, on-demand charter prices fluctuate according to live aircraft availability and positioning. JetFinder’s private jet charter cost estimator can provide an initial route-specific estimate.

Are NetJets Prices All-Inclusive?

NetJets emphasizes predictable pricing and says several expenses commonly billed separately by charter operators are included within its programs.

Depending on the agreement, these can include:

• Standard catering
• Wi-Fi
• De-icing
• Aircraft maintenance substitutions
• Cleaning
• Selected landing and handling charges
• Some aircraft repositioning

NetJets also advertises no minimum flight charges through its Short Leg Flight Program and waives many ferry charges within its Collective Service Area.

However, “inclusive” does not necessarily mean that every possible flight has no additional cost. International positioning, special airports, extended ground time, extraordinary catering, passenger taxes, permit requirements and travel outside the core service area can affect the calculation.

Customers should review the actual contract rather than relying only on an advertised hourly rate.

How NetJets Schedules Its Aircraft

A fractional customer usually does not fly on one assigned aircraft. The program functions through fleet interchange.

When a client requests a flight, NetJets’ operations system considers:

• Departure airport
• Destination
• Aircraft category
• Passenger count
• Baggage
• Range
• Runway requirements
• Aircraft location
• Maintenance status
• Crew availability
• Crew duty limitations
• Weather
• Airport slots
• International permits
• Peak-period demand
• Required positioning

NetJets then assigns a suitable aircraft and crew. The aircraft may be owned fractionally by different customers, wholly owned by NetJets or obtained through another approved operating arrangement.

This network structure is one of the reasons NetJets can offer replacement aircraft when a scheduled jet develops a maintenance problem.

It is also the reason fractional ownership should not be confused with owning unrestricted access to one particular tail number.

The NetJets Fleet in 2026

NetJets describes its operation as the world’s largest private-jet fleet. Industry reporting placed it at approximately 868 aircraft in July 2026, although the precise number changes as aircraft enter service, retire, transfer between programs or undergo maintenance.

The active and incoming fleet covers light, midsize, super-midsize, large-cabin and ultra-long-range categories.

Travelers can compare similar aircraft through the JetFinder charter fleet and the guide to the best private jets in 2026.

The Phenom 300 is NetJets’ principal light-jet platform.

It is suitable for routes such as:

• New York–Miami
• Toronto–New York
• Los Angeles–Las Vegas
• Paris–Geneva
• London–Nice

The aircraft typically accommodates six to eight passengers in a comfortable charter configuration. Its combination of speed, runway performance and operating efficiency has made it one of the most widely used light jets in business aviation.

Citation XLS

The Citation Excel/XLS family provides more cabin and baggage space than a conventional light jet while retaining access to many regional airports.

It is frequently used for short and medium-distance trips where passengers want a larger cabin but do not require transcontinental range.

Citation Sovereign

The Citation Sovereign combines midsize-cabin comfort with strong runway capability and useful range. It can serve regional, cross-country and selected international routes.

The model is increasingly an established or legacy component of the fleet as newer Citations enter service.

Citation Latitude

The Citation Latitude is one of NetJets’ most important midsize aircraft. It has a flat-floor cabin, standing headroom and sufficient range for many nonstop North American and European missions.

It is suitable for flights such as:

• New York–Aspen
• Toronto–Miami
• Chicago–Nassau
• London–Madrid
• Paris–Rome

Citation Ascend

The Citation Ascend is an incoming midsize aircraft intended to modernize the Citation Excel/XLS segment.

NetJets became the launch fleet customer through a major agreement with Textron Aviation. Deliveries are expected later in the decade, subject to certification and production schedules.

Embraer Praetor 500

NetJets agreed to acquire up to 250 Praetor 500 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2025.

The Praetor 500 offers transcontinental capability, modern avionics and a flat-floor cabin. Its range positions it between traditional midsize jets and the larger super-midsize category.

Challenger 350 and Challenger 3500

The Challenger 350 family is designed for transcontinental travel with more cabin space and baggage capacity than a midsize aircraft.

Common missions include:

• New York–Los Angeles
• Toronto–Vancouver
• London–Dubai with operational considerations
• Paris–Doha
• Geneva–Reykjavik

The Challenger 3500 introduces an updated cabin and newer technology while preserving the underlying platform’s range and performance.

JetFinder also lists the Challenger 350 and Challenger 3500 among aircraft available through charter operators.

Citation Longitude

The Citation Longitude is a super-midsize jet with a stand-up cabin, long-range capability and a comparatively quiet interior.

It can be used for transcontinental North American flights, longer European missions and selected intercontinental routes.

Challenger 650

The Challenger 650 provides a wide large-cabin interior and transatlantic capability. It can carry larger groups and more baggage than most super-midsize aircraft.

The aircraft is appropriate for routes including:

• New York–London
• Toronto–Paris
• Boston–Lisbon
• London–Dubai

Actual nonstop capability depends on winds, payload, departure temperature and airport conditions.

Global 5000 and Global 5500

The Global 5000 and 5500 serve the long-range fleet. They offer multiple cabin zones, substantial baggage space and international range.

These aircraft can perform many Europe–North America, Middle East–Europe and transcontinental missions nonstop.

Global 6000

The Global 6000 provides additional range and cabin space for international business and leisure travel.

Potential missions include:

• New York–Dubai
• London–Los Angeles
• Toronto–Doha
• Paris–Singapore with operational considerations

Global 7500 and Global 8000

The Global 7500 is NetJets’ flagship ultra-long-range aircraft. It provides four cabin zones, a full-size kitchen, dedicated sleeping spaces and range suitable for many of the world’s longest private-jet routes.

NetJets is also preparing for the Global 8000, which is designed to provide greater range and speed once certified and introduced into service.

JetFinder’s guide to the most expensive private jets includes indicative acquisition and charter information for the Global 7500 and competing Gulfstream aircraft.

NetJets has placed several exceptionally large aircraft commitments to support long-term fleet renewal.

Up to 1,500 Textron Aviation aircraft

In 2023, NetJets announced an agreement that could add as many as 1,500 Cessna Citation aircraft over approximately 15 years.

The agreement includes:

• Citation Latitude
• Citation Longitude
• Citation Ascend

It represents one of the largest business-aircraft purchasing arrangements ever announced.

Up to 250 Embraer Praetor 500 aircraft

NetJets also agreed to purchase up to 250 Praetor 500 midsize jets. Deliveries were scheduled to begin in 2025.

These commitments do not mean that every option will automatically become a delivered aircraft. Large manufacturer agreements typically combine firm orders, purchase options and long-term delivery rights.

For a broader comparison of Textron, Bombardier, Embraer and other business-aircraft companies, see JetFinder’s guide to private jet manufacturers.

NetJets says its customers can access more than 5,000 airports across over 200 countries and territories.

That does not mean every aircraft category or program provides unrestricted, fixed-price access to every one of those airports.

International access depends on:

• Aircraft range
• Runway length
• Airport restrictions
• Customs availability
• Operating permits
• Cabotage rules
• Security conditions
• Crew visas
• Aircraft parking
• Fuel availability
• Customer program
• Ferry-waiver coverage

North America

North America is NetJets’ largest and most operationally developed market.

Popular destinations include:

• New York
• Los Angeles
• Miami
• Palm Beach
• Aspen
• Las Vegas
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Boston
• Washington
• Toronto
• Montreal
• Vancouver
• The Bahamas
• Caribbean destinations

JetFinder provides destination-specific guidance for New York private jet charter and Toronto private jet charter.

Europe

NetJets Europe operates a substantial European fleet and network.

Frequently requested destinations include:

• London
• Paris
• Geneva
• Nice
• Zurich
• Milan
• Rome
• Madrid
• Ibiza
• Mallorca
• Athens
• Mykonos
• Farnborough
• Cannes and Monaco via Nice

JetFinder also arranges on-demand flights to Paris and Geneva, as well as shorter European sectors such as Paris to London by private jet.

Middle East

Long-range NetJets aircraft can serve destinations including:

• Dubai
• Abu Dhabi
• Doha
• Riyadh
• Jeddah
• Muscat
• Kuwait City
• Bahrain

Not every Middle Eastern itinerary is covered by the same ferry waivers or occupied-hour formula used in the core North American or European service areas.

Customers comparing international charter options can review JetFinder’s Dubai private jet services.

Asia-Pacific, Africa and South America

NetJets can support international travel to major destinations across these regions, particularly through its long-range fleet and international operating infrastructure.

However, customers should ask whether a flight will be:

• Operated directly by a NetJets aircraft
• Supported through a partner arrangement
• Subject to international ferry charges
• Restricted by aircraft or program availability
• Quoted under different terms from domestic travel

The Collective Service Area is central to understanding NetJets pricing.

Within the core service area—principally the contiguous United States and selected Canadian destinations—NetJets can use the scale of its fleet to reduce or waive aircraft repositioning charges.

Travel outside that area may involve:

• Ferry fees
• International service charges
• Crew expenses
• Permit costs
• Additional taxes
• Minimum flight deductions
• Aircraft-specific positioning

A customer who mainly flies New York–Miami may experience the program very differently from someone regularly travelling between smaller cities in Africa, Asia or the South Pacific.

In late July and early August 2026, industry reporting indicated that NetJets was limiting new sales of certain Jet Card and lease products.

A Forbes report published August 2, 2026 stated that NetJets was curtailing Jet Card and lease sales for the second time in five years. The report cited a fleet of approximately 868 private jets as of July.

The important distinction is that this does not necessarily mean every NetJets product is closed to every applicant.

The current situation is better described as:

• New Jet Card availability is limited
• Certain lease opportunities may be restricted
• Existing owners may receive priority
• Customers adding hours may receive preference
• Fractional Share sales remain strategically important
• Availability can depend on aircraft category and region
• Prospective customers may be placed on a waiting list

NetJets’ public website continues to describe and market its Share, Lease and Card programs. Therefore, applicants should request direct confirmation of current availability rather than assuming a particular product is immediately open or completely unavailable.

Is there a published wait time?

NetJets has not publicly announced one universal 2026 waiting period applicable to every aircraft and program.

Wait times can depend on:

• Program type
• Aircraft category
• Region
• Number of hours
• Whether the applicant is an existing customer
• Availability of incoming aircraft
• Delivery schedules
• Program capacity

A sales representative may accept an enquiry or deposit even when the desired aircraft access is not immediately available. Customers should establish in writing:

• The expected activation date
• Whether the deposit is refundable
• What happens if delivery is delayed
• Whether interim aircraft access is provided
• Which aircraft category is guaranteed
• Whether pricing is locked
• When monthly charges begin

Why Is NetJets Restricting New Customers?

The company’s decision appears intended to preserve service standards rather than maximize short-term sales.

Fractional operators must balance:

• Aircraft availability
• Customer flight-hour commitments
• Peak-day demand
• Pilot recruitment
• Pilot training
• Maintenance capacity
• Replacement-aircraft coverage
• New aircraft deliveries
• Hangar and service-center capacity

Selling too many guaranteed-access hours can weaken reliability during holidays and high-demand periods. Limiting new memberships allows NetJets to prioritize customers whose contracts already promise aircraft access.

The company previously suspended new Jet Card sales in August 2021 during the pandemic-driven surge in private aviation. Limited sales resumed later, initially focusing on existing customers.

The 2026 curtailment is therefore significant, but it is not unprecedented.

Large controlled fleet

NetJets’ scale makes it easier to substitute another aircraft when maintenance or operational disruptions affect the original assignment.

Predictable program structure

Fractional and Jet Card clients receive a defined charging framework instead of negotiating every flight independently.

Short-notice access

Share Owners may receive access with only four to ten hours’ notice under qualifying conditions.

Consistent service

Aircraft interiors, crew procedures, catering and customer support are more standardized than they may be across unrelated charter operators.

No aircraft-management responsibility

Customers do not need to recruit pilots, maintain the aircraft, purchase insurance or arrange regulatory oversight.

International capability

Long-range aircraft and operational infrastructure allow NetJets to serve thousands of airports worldwide.

Fleet interchange

Customers can request a smaller or larger aircraft depending on program rules and availability.

Large financial commitment

Fractional ownership can require a substantial acquisition payment, monthly fees and occupied hourly charges.

Fixed costs continue when travel slows

Owners and lessees may continue paying recurring charges even if they use fewer hours than expected.

Aircraft type rather than exact aircraft

The customer usually contracts for an aircraft category, not exclusive use of a specific tail number.

Peak-period rules

Notice requirements, departure-time adjustments and restrictions can apply on high-demand days.

International pricing complexity

Ferry waivers and standard rates may not apply equally outside the core operating area.

Long contractual commitment

NetJets Share programs generally require a multi-year agreement.

Residual-value exposure

Fractional owners may recover part of the aircraft investment when the share is sold, but the resale amount can be affected by depreciation, age and market conditions.

Current availability limitations

New Jet Card or lease customers may face delayed access or a waiting list in 2026.

NetJets and on-demand charter solve different problems.

This model allows passengers to select a Phenom 300 for a regional trip, a Challenger 350 for a transcontinental flight and a Global 7500 for an ultra-long-range journey without buying a share in one category.

Travelers can calculate approximate distance and flight duration through JetFinder’s private jet flight-time calculator or compare aircraft and route costs through the charter pricing tool.

NetJets may make sense for travelers who:

• Fly privately at least 25–50 hours per year
• Need frequent guaranteed access
• Travel extensively within North America or Europe
• Value fleet consistency
• Prefer predictable contractual pricing
• Want an established fractional operator
• Need replacement-aircraft capability
• Do not want to manage an entire aircraft
• Are comfortable with a multi-year commitment

On-demand charter may be more suitable for customers who:

• Fly irregularly
• Use different aircraft categories
• Do not want monthly management fees
• Want to compare several operators
• Need unusual international routes
• Prefer a specific aircraft for each trip
• Fly fewer than 25 hours annually
• Do not want capital tied up in an aircraft share
• Are unable or unwilling to wait for program activation

A frequent traveler can also consider a balance-based membership or Jet Card that selects an aircraft for each mission rather than fixing every trip to one aircraft class.

Before signing a Share, Lease or Card agreement, ask:

1. Is the selected program currently accepting new customers?
2. Will I be placed on a waiting list?
3. What is the estimated activation date?
4. Is the deposit refundable?
5. Which aircraft models are guaranteed?
6. How are upgrades and downgrades calculated?
7. Which days are excluded or designated as peak periods?
8. How much notice is required?
9. Are taxi time and repositioning deducted from my hours?
10. Where do ferry waivers apply?
11. What international fees can be charged?
12. How is fuel calculated?
13. Do unused hours roll over?
14. When do purchased hours expire?
15. What happens when an aircraft is unavailable?
16. How is a fractional share valued at resale?
17. Are there early termination charges?
18. When do monthly management fees begin?
19. Can family members or affiliated companies use the account?
20. What happens if my travel requirements change?

What is NetJets?

NetJets is a private aviation company offering fractional aircraft ownership, leases and prepaid Jet Cards. It manages the aircraft, pilots, maintenance and flight operations for customers.

Who owns NetJets?

NetJets is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, which acquired Executive Jet in 1998.

Does Warren Buffett own NetJets personally?

No. NetJets is owned through Berkshire Hathaway rather than by Warren Buffett as a personal asset. Berkshire shareholders collectively own the parent company.

How large is the NetJets fleet?

Industry reporting placed the fleet at approximately 868 aircraft in July 2026. The precise number changes as aircraft are delivered, retired or moved between programs.

Does NetJets own all its aircraft?

The fleet includes aircraft associated with fractional owners, NetJets-controlled aircraft and other approved operating arrangements. A fractional customer may legally own an interest in an aircraft but normally receives access through the wider fleet.

How much does a NetJets Jet Card cost?

NetJets advertised US Jet Card programs beginning at approximately $215,000 in 2026. Prices vary by aircraft and access conditions.

How much does a NetJets fractional share cost?

NetJets lists Share programs beginning at approximately $360,000 per year for 50 hours, plus the initial capital investment used to purchase the aircraft interest.

How many hours do I need to join NetJets?

Share programs are advertised in 25-hour increments. The appropriate minimum depends on the product, aircraft and current sales availability.

Where can NetJets fly?

NetJets says it provides access to more than 5,000 airports across over 200 countries and territories. Specific availability and costs depend on aircraft, program and service area.

Can I select the exact aircraft?

Customers generally contract for an aircraft model or category rather than one exact tail number. The assigned aircraft can change according to fleet scheduling.

Can NetJets upgrade the aircraft?

Upgrades may be available. NetJets advertises guaranteed downgrades and upgrades subject to availability under certain programs.

Is there a NetJets waitlist in 2026?

Recent reporting indicates limited availability and potential waiting lists for new Jet Card and lease customers. This does not necessarily mean every Share, Lease or Card product is completely closed.

How long is the NetJets waiting list?

No single public waiting period applies to every customer. Timing can vary by aircraft, program, region, hours and whether the applicant is already a NetJets customer.

Why did NetJets restrict Jet Card sales?

The restriction appears designed to protect aircraft availability and service quality for existing customers amid strong demand.

Is NetJets a charter broker?

No. NetJets is a fractional aircraft operator and program provider. JetFinder, by comparison, is a charter broker and indirect air carrier that arranges flights through licensed independent operators.

Is fractional ownership cheaper than charter?

It depends on annual usage, aircraft type, routes and the value assigned to guaranteed access. Fractional ownership can be efficient for frequent and predictable flying, while charter can be more economical for irregular travel because it does not require capital investment or recurring management fees.

NetJets remains one of the most capable private aviation companies in the world. Its fleet size, operational infrastructure, replacement-aircraft capability and Berkshire Hathaway ownership provide a level of scale few competitors can match.

Its fractional program is most compelling for travelers who fly frequently, value guaranteed access and are comfortable making a substantial multi-year commitment.

The current restrictions on new Jet Card and lease sales demonstrate the trade-off behind guaranteed-access programs: the provider must limit membership when customer flight commitments begin approaching available fleet capacity.

JetFinder offers a different model. Instead of selling an interest in a designated aircraft category, JetFinder can source an aircraft for each individual journey through its global operator network. That approach may be preferable for customers who want flexibility, do not want fixed management fees or need immediate alternatives while a fractional program is on a waiting list.

Prospective customers should compare the full cost of fractional ownership, leases, Jet Cards, membership and individual charter—not simply the advertised hourly rate. The best solution depends on annual flight hours, primary routes, notice requirements, passenger count, baggage and the value placed on guaranteed access.