What Air Charter Actually Is, and What It Is Not
Chartering means hiring a whole aircraft for a trip you define. Most confusion about it comes from mixing it up with buying a seat.
Aircraft Types Explained: From Turboprops to Long-Range Jets
The right aircraft is the smallest one that does the trip comfortably. Knowing the broad categories helps you ask for it.
Broker or Operator: Knowing Who You Are Dealing With
Two very different kinds of company sell charter flights. Both can serve you well, as long as you know which one is on the other end of the phone.
Empty Legs Explained: Cheaper, With Conditions
An empty leg can be a genuine bargain. It is also the least flexible way to fly privately, and the discount exists for exactly that reason.
Jet Cards, Memberships and Loyalty Tiers: Reading the Small Print
Frequent flyers are offered cards, shares and membership levels. They can be good value, and they all depend on terms most people skim.
Deposits, Refunds and Getting Your Money Back
Most charter problems are not about flying. They are about money that went out easily and is slow to come back.