How We Compare
Upfront Cost
Jetway
- None whatsoever
- Simply buy as you fly
Fractional Jet Ownership
- Large and onerous upfront capital commitment
Card Ownership
- Large upfront capital commitment
Pricing
Jetway
- Determined on a trip by trip basis, depending upon your specific itinerary details
- Up to 60% less than fractional jet ownership and card ownership on every trip
- JetWay quotes are “all in” – no fuel surcharges, no additional costs for positioning, no daily minimums, no wait time, no airport fees, and no pilot overnights.
- The only additional expense would be for winter weather related charges, including de-icing and aircraft hangaring.
- Premium catering charges may apply.
Fractional Jet Ownership
- Industry’s highest “all-in” hourly pricing
- Hourly fuel “surcharges” may be added on every trip
- “Interchange” costs may apply when using smaller or larger aircraft other than the type you own.
- “Taxi time” charges on every trip
Card Ownership
- Industry’s highest hourly pricing
- Some companies may add hourly fuel “surcharges” on every trip
- Some companies may apply “interchange” costs when using smaller or larger aircraft other than the type you purchased
- “Taxi time” charges on every trip
Safety
Fractional Jet Ownership
- Meets all FAA, ARGUS, and Wyvern standards
- Uses charter aircraft consistently when demand exceeds available fleet, confirming the high levels of safety in the charter industry
Card Ownership
- Meets all FAA, ARGUS, and Wyvern standards
- Some companies use charter aircraft consistently when demand exceeds available fleet, confirming the high levels of safety in the charter industry
Service
Jetway
- 24/7 customer service with a dedicated JetWay concierge handling your needs
- No lead time requirements, able to secure a beautiful aircraft with as little as a few hours notice
- Prompt “recovery” on a comparable aircraft if your assigned aircraft suffers an unexpected mechanical issue
- Ground transportation, catering, and special services are available per request at an additional cost
- Generous assortment of onboard snacks and beverages are included on every trip
Fractional Jet Ownership
- 24/7 customer service
- Ground transportation, catering, and special services may be available per request at an additional cost
Card Ownership
- 24/7 customer service
- Ground transportation, catering, and special services may be available per request at an additional cost
Pilots
Jetway
- Experienced pilots on every trip
Fractional Jet Ownership
- Experienced pilots on every trip
- Uses charter aircraft and assigned crews consistently when demand exceeds available fleet, confirming the high levels of experience and safety of charter crews
Card Ownership
- Experienced pilots on every trip
- Some companies use charter aircraft and assigned crews consistently when demand exceeds available fleet, confirming the high levels of experience and safety of charter crews
Penalties and Restrictions
Jetway
- No penalties or restrictions exist
Fractional Jet Ownership
- Onerous “”interchange”” penalty is imposed when using smaller or larger aircraft other than the type you own
- No guaranteed availability when “”interchanging”” to larger aircraft
- Advance notice is required for guaranteed availability on “”non-peak”” days, with additional notice required on “”peak”” period travel days”
Card Ownership
- Some companies impose onerous “”interchange”” penalties when using smaller or larger aircraft other than the type you purchased
- Some companies do not guarantee availability when “”interchanging”” to larger aircraft
- Advance notice is required for guaranteed availability on “”non-peak”” days, with additional notice required on “”peak”” period travel days”
International Travel
Jetway
- JetWay’s global reach offers international service in a number of selected and popular countries at the industry’s best pricing
Fractional Jet Ownership
- International service is available
Card Ownership
- International service is available