5 Most Important Factors in Choosing a Private Jet Charter Company

• Safety record including years in business and miles flown
• Safety and security systems and procedures, including pilot training and experience, maintenance training, aircraft audits, overall security plan
• Aircraft selection: How are aircraft selected and approved for inclusion in fleet?
• The operator's FAR certification and safety history (inquire at your local FAA office)

• True 24/7 service: Can you reach a 'live' person around the clock in case of last minute flight changes, special requests, or questions?
• Charter expert: Do you primarily work with one person who is "on top of" your trip and who can offer you suggestions and helpful advice?
• References: Do you have access to customer testimonials and references?

• Company Experience: How long has the corporate charter company been in business? What is their reputation?
• Financial Stability: Does the corporate charter company have the long-term commitment and the resources to invest in the equipment, safety, customer service, and quality initiatives that you expect?

• Operation: Does the charter company actually operate aircraft or are they just a broker?
• Location of aircraft: access to aircraft in cities nationwide
• Breadth and depth of aircraft available: Is the most comfortable and cost-effective aircraft
  available to match your specific needs?
• Size of company: Does the company have the commitment and the resources necessary
  to maintain a top-of-the-line fleet?
• Age of fleet: What is the average age of the aircraft in the operator's fleet? Under ten years is ideal.

• Soft Quotes: Is the quote a "soft" estimate or a "hard" this-is-what-it-will-cost quote?
• Extra Costs: Is your quote complete or will there be unexpected costs on the final invoice that you weren't anticipating?