Everyone has seen a celebrity at some point stepping off of a private jet as they arrive in style at some airport. It seems like a bit of a dream. Having your own jet to fly you around is something few can fathom. The truth is that most of those people are stepping off of a chartered jet. They are willing to charter a jet and pay a fee for the specific flight. 

Private planes are actually more affordable and useful than many people may realize. Plane tickets are already incredibly expensive, especially when you are traveling in groups. This means that multiple people flying together might actually save money or at least break even. There’s quite a few things that go into flying on a private jet. It’s not an experience that many people have undergone. Take this chance to learn more about the process and see if a private jet charter may be right for you. 

Private Jet Chartering: How Does it Work

The first thing  when chartering a plane is figuring out what kind of plane you want to charter. The most important thing is how many people are flying. The larger and more impressive the plane, then more expensive it’s going to cost. Typically you want a plane that’s going to fit everyone comfortably without having large numbers of extra seats. 

The second thing that matters is how far the plane is traveling. If you’re flying across large bodies of water or for long distances, you need planes capable of hauling more fuel and taking you larger distances

In most cases, private jets are chartered to fly a single leg rather than a round trip flight. Part of the reason for that is that their plane often won’t have a place to stay on the ground for long periods of time. Round trip flights are usually for short turnarounds. Anything beyond a couple of days will just mean a second chartered plane. 

One of the biggest benefits is that when you pay, you’re paying for time in the air. This means that you can fill up as many seats as the plane has for the same price as if you were flying on your own. Private jets are a decent option for people who want to fly to a group vacation together and have an exciting experience along the way. 

Rather than having to deal with hours and hours of security lines, you’ll often be able to drive right up to the plane. This can save you hours of waiting. It should be important to note that if you travel internationally, you will still need to undergo a customs check. It will still probably be a lot quicker than a regular customs check as it’s unlikely you will be landing at the main international airports and will instead use smaller airports for the smaller planes. 

Questions and Answers

You probably still have several questions after reading that information about private jets. What follows are some rather common questions about private jets that will hopefully answer yours. 

Q: What’s the actual fees for the plane look like? 

A: As mentioned, they vary heavily. They can range between $1000 per hour in the air to $25,000 for a top of the line executive chartered jet. 

Q: How many seats are on a private jet? 

A: There’s a variety of sizes available. In most cases, the upper number of passengers reaches around 18 people. Spreading the costs of a private jet out around 18 certainly brings it down quite a lot. 

Q: Are there luggage limits? 

A: Just like regular planes, there’s often a limit on how much baggage can be brought. Most cases it’s a carry on plus a stowed bag. There’s a reason for this, as extra baggage increases the weight of the plane and how much fuel is needed. 

Q: Are Private Jets as Fast as Commercial? 

A: The overall travel time is almost always faster. Even though the private plane is slower, the lack of a public terminal and hours of waiting for a flight make a difference. Private jets also tend to take very direct flight paths that don’t need to deal with the commercial flight lanes.