A complete guide to chartering a private jet: Your questions answered

“Private jet charter is a service where individuals or groups rent an entire aircraft for their exclusive use, providing a luxurious and customisable travel experience. It’s the same concept of booking an Uber – only on a luxury scale of course. It allows travellers to bypass the hassle and limitations of commercial flights by providing flexibility, comfort, and privacy for passengers.”

“The majority of people in the industry would probably tell you to assess your budget, a route you have in mind, how many people are travelling etcetera, but I think the most crucial thing is to know what is important to you and to understand why you’re choosing to fly privately. 

“Are you looking for a cost-effective option? Is your priority time saving and efficiency? Or is it just for pure indulgence and luxury? Once you have established this, air charter companies like ours can work closely with your Winged Boots personal travel manager to ensure that your needs are met, by suggesting the best aircraft and tailor-making your experience.”

“Chartering a private jet offers several benefits over flying commercial, including time saving, flexibility, privacy and luxury.

“You don’t have to worry about long baggage queues, packed out duty-free shops, security lines and rigid timetables. Passengers are able to relax and enjoy the process of boarding while we take care of the rest – it’s a hassle-free experience. Plus, we get to know you personally and can ensure that you have everything you want and need. Whether it’s WiFi onboard to ensure you can work while you travel, or your favourite Champagne on ice, we have it covered.”

“Destinations are personal to individual clients, and that’s the beauty of private jet charter because you can almost fly anywhere! Popular routes cover the business hubs such as New York, London, Los Angeles and Dubai as well as your expected resort destinations like Ibiza, the French Riviera and The Caribbean. Remote locations are often also requested such as private islands.”

You can discover more of the top destinations for private jet travel here.

“When flying with ACS, clients can expect a seamless travel experience with everything sorted for them. We can start with organising ground transportation to get you to the airport. Once there, you can be assured that everything will be handled for you, so the only thing you need to worry about is which drink you’re choosing in the lounge prior to boarding the aircraft.

“Often the pilot will come and meet you, talk you through the flight route, how the weather is expected to be, and answer any questions you may have. This is great for anyone who is a nervous flyer. And then once onboard clients will be greeted with any of their special requests or requirements, whether that’s their favourite drinks, food or entertainment. A private aviation experience goes beyond just the flight.” 

“There are a number of factors to consider when choosing an aircraft to fly on. This is often influenced by the number of people travelling and your route. Within Europe, the small to medium sized aircrafts are the popular ones.

“Larger aircrafts are required for anything transatlantic for fuel consumption, but it’s not just about flying to and from your first destination privately. Many customers will opt for a business or first-class flight to New York for example, and then go on to use our services for shorter internal flights to more remote locations where commercial flights are less available. So it really just depends. Clients may also opt for alternative aircrafts purely based on preference, for example someone may be flying alone but opt for a larger vessel because they prefer the room.”

“Yes, flying in a private jet is safe. Private jet charter companies are subject to stringent safety regulations, and the aircrafts are maintained to the highest standards. Pilots are experienced professionals who undergo rigorous training and adhere to strict safety protocols.

“Plus as a broker, ACS only work with the most trusted suppliers who we personally vet.” 

“Yes, pets are allowed onboard many private jet aircrafts, and are often the main reason why people choose to fly this way. 

“Some operators don’t allow pets on certain aircrafts, so we will work with clients to ensure that we offer the correct product for them. Other factors do come into play when travelling with animals; there are laws around pet passports, security checks, jabs and more. Plus, when it comes to flying, weight is an important factor – so you need to advise us whether you’re travelling with a Chihuahua, or a Great Dane!”

“Yes, flying privately always offers an extended level of flexibility that you wouldn’t get with commercial flights. Changing a flight 20 minutes prior to departure isn’t realistic - but as a business we offer a transparent booking system with contracts that protect both us and the client.

“As we know in the aviation world, schedules can change through no one’s fault, but we will endeavour to always meet a client’s request and offer flexibility where possible.”

“The cost of chartering a private jet varies depending on factors such as the type of aircraft, the distance of the journey, luggage allowance, catering and any other special requests desired.” 

For a quote or price indication for your next trip, call one of our personal travel managers on 0203 318 5983.  

“Yes, many private jets are equipped with Wi-Fi, allowing passengers to stay connected and productive during the flight. However, the availability of Wi-Fi can vary depending on the specific aircraft and the service provider. 

“This will also affect the price of your charter, where some operators will provide us with a cost including WiFi, others will ask customers to pay a separate fee if this is something that they want. We always advise customers to tell us whether this is a necessity at the early stages of their trip planning.”

When you opt to book through Winged Boots, you can avoid the hassle of trying to research companies to book your private jet charter through. We only have strong relationships with the most reputable and reliable companies in the business – like ACS – to ensure complete peace of mind.