Elite Traveler Winter 2019

INSPIRE TOP JETS

Jet cards As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life. Sometimes you need a transcontinental aircraft, other times something for a quick trip and other times an aircraft that can perform on a short, unimproved runway. How best to meet such varied needs? For many people, the answer is a jet card: a pre-paid access tool designed to provide its holders with flexibility in aircraft, guaranteed aircraft availability and financial stability with known costs. Jet cards make financial sense for those flying 25 to 50 hours annually. Among the appeals of jet cards are their convenience, aircraft variety and the accompanying operational flexibility, and, for most programs, fixed prices. Some jet-card providers employ dynamic pricing, requiring a trip quote for every flight. Dynamic pricing can potentially provide a below-average price as the market fluctuates. However, for maximum budget control, the best bet is a jet card that combines fixed hourly rates and guaranteed availability. Consider these established players.

Clockwise from left Delta Private Jets has more than 70 aircraft; VistaJet's custom-branded planes; Nicholas Air's Bombardier Challenger 300

DELTA PRIVATE JETS Delta Private Jets’ services build on the strength and route network of Delta Airlines’ 5,000 airports, but adds the flexibility and broader airport access of a private- aviation operation, all structured with the simplicity and flexibility of a jet card. Clients select their preferred jet category for every flight, even incorporating a Delta commercial leg if it suits their needs. Delta Private Jets flies an almost endless variety of more than 70 aircraft, including several light jets, predominantly Cessna Citations;

a mixed collection of midsize jets; super-midsize jets; large-cabin jets; and long- range jets, as well as its commercial fleet. Membership deposits start at $150,000, and Delta Private Jets lets card holders lock in prices for up to two years at rates that include fuel costs and federal excise taxes. It also provides a balance-rollover option for the purchase of the next card and a balance-refund option. deltaprivatejets.com

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