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With fractional ownership becoming a mainstream experience we take a look at some of the biggest players in the rent-a-jet world
What it does: Sells fractional ownership shares starting at 1 / 16th or MarquisJetCards- Prepaid cards offering 25 hours of flying time.
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Ideal for those who fly at least 50 hours per year often at short notice or during peak demand periods. With a fleet over 700 and access to over 5,000 airports in over 120 countries it is by far the largest private jet provider in the world.
The planes are first rate; The service is impeccable and you get the guarantee of the same plane every time you travel.
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Really expensive. Not only are you buying a piece of a plane, but you’ re also paying monthly upkeep on top of the time you’ re in the air. Plus it’ s not easy to upgrade to a bigger plane should your needs change.
The Marquis JetCards are extremely expensive. An entry level card providing 25 hours of flight time on a light jet will cost between $ 125,000 to $ 135,000 plus your charged additional taxes on top.
What it does: Sells membership cards starting at $ 100,000 to fly with approved charter operators. It works like a debit card.
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You’ re only charged for the time in the air and you can choose the size plane that best suits your immediate needs. There are no maintenance fees or positioning costs and, unlike fractional jet cards, there is no time limit for using the funds in a membership account. Unused funds on deposit are fully refundable at any time.
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Expensive. The fixed hourly rate tends to be close to double that of regular charter operators regardless of the destination or time of year that you’ re traveling because the rate also includes the cost of returning the plane to base.
What it does: Offers fractional ownership of a superb Piper Matrix 350 at a very low cost.
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UK based company ideal for those flying short distances. Fully managed packages with no hidden extras included in the cost. Annual hourly packages are available with 35, 50 or 75 hours exclusive.
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Limited size aircraft with a limited range of 1,050 miles( i. e London to Gibraltar, Naples, Reykjavik) so would not be suitable for long haul international travel requirements.
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