Why Charter vs. Aircraft Ownership or a Jet Card?
Private jet charter through TruNorth Jets is the ideal way to travel whether it be for business or pleasure. Charter is highly customizable, allowing you to have the right aircraft for each individual mission. For example, you may have a meeting to attend that’s just an hour flight away for the day. This would be the ideal trip for a twin-engine turbo prop like a King Air 350 or a light jet like a Citation CJ2. These aircraft are flown by two-pilot crews, are quite economical and ideal for hour long flights comfortably seating two to eight passengers. Your next trip could be spring break with the family from Los Angeles to the Caribbean. With charter, you have the flexibility to fly a larger aircraft like a Challenger 350 super-midsize jet or perhaps you need a heavy jet like a Gulfstream G450 to fit the whole family. With charter, the size aircraft easily flexes with your needs allowing you to fly more budget conscious aircraft for shorter missions.
Aircraft Ownership
Private jet charter with TruNorth Jets is hassle-free and there are no commitments. Unlike putting down a significant amount of capital to purchase an airplane or a fraction of one, you simply pay as you go for charter. There are no overhead expenses, no pressure to use a certain number of hours or justify your investment. You simply charter with TruNorth Jets as much or as little as needed! Whether you fly with us for your annual family vacation or use us on a weekly basis for corporate needs, your business is invaluable to us. TruNorth Jets private jet charter insulates paying clients from the pilot shortage wreaking havoc on aircraft owners and operators. When we hire an aircraft on behalf of a client, the airplane comes with fully qualified crew for that aircraft. Operators also often employ multiple pilots for a single tail therefore providing another layer of protection. Aircraft owners and operators are faced with constant pilot turnover, training delays and demanding pilots. By simply chartering, you can remain focused on your business trip or family vacation.
Fractional Ownership Programs
Lastly, fractional ownership programs are significantly more expensive per hour to fly with than private jet charter. TruNorth Jets can save you thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars over fractional ownership programs, depending on how much you fly not counting the seven-figure capital investment to buy into the program. Fractional ownership programs are binding as well, once you’re committed you’re stuck flying private the most expensive way possible. Whereas an aircraft owner has the ability to sell their aircraft, fractional ownership clients are trapped until their contract terms expire which can be a five year commitment.