--- title: "Choosing the Best Private Aviation Solution - SherpaReport" description: "News, reports, insights and analysis on private jets, fractional jets, destination clubs, and luxury fractional property. Insider insights to make you a smarter buyer of private aviation and luxury travel." url: "https://www.sherpareport.com/guide/jetguidecard.html?format=html" date: "2026-10-24T18:47:02+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [ ![SherpaReport](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/sherpa-report-logo-white.svg) ](https://www.sherpareport.com/) ### Independent Analysis for Private Aviation Users ### Find the Best Private Jet Card Provider? - [ PRIVATE JETS ](#sppb-tab-qIIbCP34l8XT_HzJW1jFy0) - [ PRODUCTS ](#sppb-tab-qIIbCP34l8XT_HzJW1jFy1) - [ REASONS TO USE ](#sppb-tab-qIIbCP34l8XT_HzJW1jFy2) - [ QUESTIONS TO ASK ](#sppb-tab-qIIbCP34l8XT_HzJW1jFy3) - [ THE GUIDE ](#sppb-tab-qIIbCP34l8XT_HzJW1jFy4) ### Private Jets DDiscerning business and private travelers appreciate the privacy, convenience and time saving, that private aviation and chartering private jets enable. But, there's an array of products and providers to choose from. The SherpaReport Guide to Private Aviation will help you identify the right products for your travel needs. 1. Use the **decision tool** to get some initial ideas about suitable products. 2. Download the comprehensive **Guide to Private Aviation**, which includes details on multiple providers and options. ### By reading the Guide you'll learn about: - The characteristics of each of the aviation products - What to consider when reviewing the products - Comparisons of the leading providers - Comparisons of costs, which start at about $3,000/hour - Key questions to ask the providers prior to purchase ### Benefits of private aviation There are many reasons to use private aircraft. Among the top reasons we hear most often: ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/02/02/fractional-aviation-82px.png) **Fractional ownership** You buy a share of a plane, typically sold in 1/16 increments. This equates to 50 hours of flying per year. You choose the aircraft that best fits your travel needs. There is an initial purchase, plus monthly management fees and then fees for each hour flown. ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/02/02/jet-cards-82px.png) **Jet cards & memberships** These can be structured in two ways. They may be plane specific, in which you buy a certain number of hours in a certain size of aircraft e.g., 25 hours in a light jet. They can also be deposit based. When a member requests an aircraft, the service provider then supplies the required plane from their own fleet or charters one on the open charter market. ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/02/02/ownership-aviation-82px.png) **On Demand Charter** You book an individual aircraft as you need it. So there's a lot of flexibility and potentially a lot of variability. Rates start at about $4,000 per hour for a light jet, or slightly lower for a turbo-prop. ### Products There are many reasons to use private jets and private aviation. The reasons that we hear most often are: ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/02/02/save-time-82px.png) **Saves time** You can arrive at the airport just minutes before your scheduled departure time, get through customs swiftly, fly directly to your destination, make productive use of your time onboard, avoid overnight stays, and avoid waiting lines at the airport. ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/02/02/privacy-82px.png) **Enhances privacy** It's your plane to have open meetings and discussion, and stay out of the limelight. ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/02/02/flexible-82px.png) **Highly convenient/flexible** Planes can be ready in a few hours and can change schedules to suit you. You can bring whomever you want, including your pet. ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/02/02/reduce-stress-2-82px.png) **Reduce stress** No rushing to meet a fixed depature time, no hanging around in crowded airports, no missing a connection. ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/02/02/elevate-82px.png) **Elevates image** A private plane projects a well-run, efficient, successful individual or organization. ### Questions to ask There are many good reasons to charter private jets, but you need to do your due diligence before signing on. Here are some questions to ask potential providers, with a much fuller set provided in the Guide to Private Aviation. - What is the independent safety rating on the fleet being offered? - What aircraft types are included in the program? - Are there any repositioning fees? - How often do the pilots receive training? - What is the geographic area included in this program? - Are there any blackout periods? ### The Guide to Private Aviation SherpaReport analysts have interviewed private aviation customers and management working at various providers and have spent hundreds of hours researching the various options. The result is an in-depth, independent Guide to Private Aviation, that includes details on each of the different options and the major providers. Answer the questions below to get an initial idea of which private aviation option may be best suited to you, then download the complimentary Guide to learn more about it. The table of contents for the 25-page Guide is available at this link. If you have any questions after reading the Guide, or you just want to discuss options, please feel free to contact our President & Senior Analyst, Nick Copley. His email is included in the Guide. ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/02/02/guide-private-aviation_2023-transparent-cover.png) ## Use our selection tool to access the free Guide to Private Aviation Please complete all required fields! Many Thanks SherpaReport The SherpaReport Guide has been in publication since 2007, with annual updates every year since then, to provide a wealth of insider knowledge and insights. **Tell us a little about yourself, we'll suggest some programs.** How many people do you usually travel with ?**(\*)** How many people do you usually travel with ? 0-1 2-5 6-10 10+ Please tell us how many people you typically travel with. This helps to identify some of the most appropriate programs. Thanks SherpaReport P.S. Reach out if you have any questions on private aviation or any feedback on programs and providers. How far do you typically fly ?**(\*)** How far do you typically fly ? under 1,000m 1,000 to 2,000m Over 2,000m Please tell us how far you typically fly. This helps to identify some of the most appropriate programs. Thanks SherpaReport P.S. Reach out if you have any questions on private aviation or any feedback on programs and providers. In which locations do you fly ?**(\*)** In which locations do you fly ? North America Europe Asia Global Please tell us which regions you typically fly in. This helps to identify some of the most appropriate programs. Thanks SherpaReport P.S. Reach out if you have any questions on private aviation or any feedback on programs and providers. How much do you fly each year ?**(\*)** How much do you fly each year ? Under 50 hours 50 to 300 hours over 300 hours Please tell us how many hours you typically fly. This helps to identify some of the most appropriate programs. Thanks SherpaReport P.S. Reach out if you have any questions on private aviation or any feedback on programs and providers. How many private aviation flights have you taken ?**(\*)** How many private aviation flights have you taken ? 0-1 2-5 6-10 10+ Please tell us how many private flights you have taken. Thanks SherpaReport P.S. Reach out if you have any questions on private aviation or any feedback on programs and providers. ### Suggested Solutions *Based on your preferences, look at these providers* STEP 2 of 3 **Focus on Fractional Ownership** | | Airshare *Day-based fractional aviation.* | |---|---| | | NetJets *The largest fractional and card provider.* | | | PlaneSense *Fractional ownership in light jets and turboprops.* | **Consider Jet Cards & Charter for Supplemental Lift** | | Sentient Jet *The largest card provider.* | |---|---| | | Wheels Up *Membership-based private aviation.* | **Focus on Fractions or Whole Ownership** | | PlaneSense *Fractional ownership in light jets and turboprops.* | |---|---| | | NetJets *The largest fractional and card provider.* | | | Airshare *Day-based fractions & management.* | **Consider Jet Cards & Charter for Supplemental Lift** | | Sentient Jet *The largest card provider.* | |---|---| | | Magellan Jets *Charter broker with customized cards.* | | | Wheels Up *Membership based private aviation.* | **Focus on Jet Cards & Charter** | | Magellan Jets *Charter broker with customized cards.* | |---|---| | | Sentient Jet *The largest card provider.* | | | Wheels Up *Memberships & charter.* | **Consider Fractional Ownership** | | Airshare *Day-based fractional aviation.* | |---|---| | | PlaneSense *Fractional ownership in light jets and turboprops.* | | | NetJets *The largest fractional and card provider.* | ### Get The Guide to Private Aviation *And receive information from your selected providers.* STEP 3 of 3 First Name**(\*)**Please add your first name. Thank you Last Name**(\*)**Please type in your last name. Many Thanks. Address**(\*)**Please provide your street address. Thank you. Town/City**(\*)**Please provide your town or city. Please use just letters and numbers. Thank you. SherpaReport. State/ProvincePlease input your state or city. Thanks you. Zip/Postal Code**(\*)**Please type in your zip code or postal code. Just use numbers and letters. Thank you. SherpaReport. CountryPlease type in your country, using just letters. Thanks Email Address**(\*)**Please type in your email address. Many Thanks SherpaReport PS Reach out with any feedback or questions after reading the Guide Phone Number**(\*)**Please type in your phone number - just the numbers. Many Thanks SherpaReport PS Reach out with any feedback or questions after reading the Guide Newsletter Newsletter Receive SherpaReport Monthly Newsletter Invalid Input ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2023/11/24/opening-quote.png) #### I think the Report is great. The best and most comprehensive I have seen. / Jim, Reno, NY ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2023/11/24/closing-quote.png) ![Guide book](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/01/22/guide-private-aviation_2023.png) ### Whats in the guide? - The various options available to access private aviation - How to choose the right type of aircraft for your needs - The approximate cost of each option - What to consider when reviewing the options - Comparisons of the leading providers - Key questions to ask the providers prior to making a final decision ![nick_copley-768](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2023/12/22/nick_copley-768.png)Downloading the free guide also comes with access to SherpaReport President & Senior Analyst, **Nick Copley**. 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