Private Jet Family Travel

Start as soon as you know your dates, since holiday and summer weekends book up first. Send us the headcount, where each part of the family is flying from, any infants, grandparents or pets, and roughly how much luggage you'll bring. We'll quote either one larger aircraft or several coordinated flights that arrive at the same airport, plus ground transfers at both ends. See our family reunion charter guide for a full planning checklist.

No. Private charter flights have no passenger age minimums. Newborns — including those just days old — fly regularly on private aircraft. We install FAA-approved car seats and bassinets before your arrival, and the cabin environment (pressurization, temperature, noise level) is gentler than commercial aircraft. Many intended parents fly their surrogacy-born newborns home within the first week of life.

Yes. FAA-approved car seats are installed in cabin seats before boarding. Strollers, portable cribs, diaper bags, and all infant supplies travel in the cabin or cargo hold with no size or weight surcharges. For newborn travel, we configure the cabin layout in advance so everything is in place when you arrive at the terminal.

Private charter is priced per aircraft, not per passenger. A midsize jet seating 8 costs the same whether you fill 4 seats or all 8. For larger family groups (12–16+ passengers), a super-midsize or heavy jet often comes in at a per-person cost comparable to last-minute first-class commercial tickets — with the added benefits of a private terminal, flexible timing, and no luggage restrictions.

Absolutely. Dogs, cats, and other pets travel in the cabin with your family — no cargo hold, no carrier-size restrictions, no breed bans. There's no additional pet fee on most charter flights. For families with multiple pets or large breeds, we select aircraft with cabin configurations that give everyone enough space.

For destination wedding travel, we recommend booking 4–6 weeks in advance, especially during peak wedding season (May through October) or for popular destinations like the Caribbean, Napa Valley, and Hawaii. This lead time ensures the best aircraft selection and pricing. For smaller wedding-party groups (4–8 passengers), 2–3 weeks is usually sufficient.

Yes. Multi-leg routing is one of the most common requests for family reunions and weddings. We can route a single aircraft to pick up family members in two or three cities before continuing to the final destination, or coordinate separate aircraft departing simultaneously from different origins. Either way, your group arrives together.

Life events are inherently unpredictable — NICU discharge dates shift, wedding weather changes plans, college orientation schedules move. Private charter offers significantly more flexibility than commercial tickets. Departure times can often be adjusted same-day, and cancellation policies are straightforward. We'll walk you through the specific terms when you book so there are no surprises.

Private jets typically pressurize cabins to a lower equivalent altitude than commercial aircraft — around 6,000 feet versus 8,000 feet on most airliners. This gentler pressurization is easier on a newborn's ears and respiratory system. You also control the cabin temperature, and the reduced noise level (no PA announcements, no neighboring passengers) creates a calmer environment for an infant's first flight.

Yes. We coordinate car service, SUVs, or sprinter vans at departure and arrival. For families with car seats, we arrange vehicles with compatible anchoring systems. For larger groups, we can stage multiple vehicles at the FBO so everyone departs the terminal together. Ground transport is planned as part of your itinerary, not an afterthought.

Significantly more than commercial airlines allow. A midsize jet typically accommodates 70–80 cubic feet of cargo — enough for suitcases, bedding, a mini-fridge, monitors, and boxes of supplies. For students bringing larger items, a super-midsize or heavy jet offers cargo holds comparable to a small moving van. We'll match the aircraft to your load so nothing gets left behind.