Monthly Archives: June 2014

Why fly through Aircharter.com instead of going directly to an aircraft owner or operator? Most customers believe that going to the source is always the best way to do business, but in private jet charter, the game is very different. Going to an aircraft owner or operator never means you will be getting the best price. We at Aircharter.com have developed years of bonds with our aircraft owners and operators in order to receive the best possible service and pricing. Very often, you will be paying the exact same figure, but with a great deal of extra effort. It is never enough to have one option, here at aircharter.com, we make sure that any live trip, no matter how large always has at least 3 different aircraft options, in case of mechanical failure, there will always be a backup aircraft. Though this backup aircraft may be more pricey than the first option, it will at least make sure you are always home on time. Booking directly with the aircraft owner instantly locks you into a contract, meaning any flight changes will very likely be billed, and in case of any sort of mechanical issue with the aircraft, you will be stuck with no options in sight besides a few suggestions from the aircraft owner of other nearby aircraft of the same calibre, but when it comes to last minute bookings (under 6 hours) it has been shown that availability drops to about 2-3% at a national level, meaning you would need to call about 50 different aircraft owners or operators to get at least 1 available aircraft. Needles to say said aircraft will cost an arm and a leg due to the near-zero notice given

Private Jet Prices Many people wonder what are the costs of owning or chartering a private jet. Very few people realise that the cost of ownership for a private jet is not only a one time payment, but a challenge. Upkeep costs, parking, registration, fuel costs, refurbishment costs, and of course mechanical upkeep can be valued at hundreds of thousand dollars a year, and can quickly pile up. Below we will explain a few different scenarios by giving real world examples of three different private jet prices. Firstly, let’s look at a lear 40. A light jet well known for its range, a great jet to own. The lear 40 usually is configured for 7 or 8 passengers and is quite comfortable to fly in, and is known for being quite mechanically stable. Many prefer the lear 35A but the lear 35 has been discontinued for 10 years now, buying a new jet is no longer possible. A new Learjet 40 costs approximately $9.5 Million. Where as chartering one costs approximately $2900 an hour to charter. Lets remove the cost of fuel, because a private owner would have to pay for fuel. Fuel comes to approximately $700 an hour, leaving us with a $2200 an hour cost. A flat calculation tells us if one were to fly more than 4318 hours, buying the Learjet 40 would be a better option. But realistically, even then, a frequent flyer with an average of two hours of flight per day, everyday, would mean the accumulation of those flight hours would take nearly 24 years. No private owner would keep a jet for 24 years, and even if they did, maintenance costs over 24 years would be something very