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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Stratos Jets!

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

As we approach another Christmas Holiday, we at Stratos Jet Charters would just like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We thank you for your continued support and patronage, and are proud to be your No. 1 choice for on-demand air charter this holiday season and throughout the upcoming new year. As we continue to grow our company in 2012, we will remain dedicated to providing you with the best service in the air charter industry.

As an air charter consumer, you have a myriad of options when booking a charter flight, but what sets Stratos Jets apart from the rest is our dedication to fostering long-term relationships with our clients by meeting and exceeding their expectations. We currently offer a team of dedicated air charter agents, several in-flight concierge services, and access to more than 4,500 of the safest charter aircraft worldwide. We believe that the value of our air charter agency comes from our constant willingness to learn about our clients and improve upon our service.

In our ongoing efforts to enhance our air charter service, Stratos Jets is asking each of our esteemed clients to participate in an online survey program beginning in January of 2012. The goal of the “Stratos Jets Client Questionnaire” is to help us gain a better understanding of your individual air charter needs. The client questionnaire will consist of several key questions that will first identify your air charter preferences and requirements, and then test the value of our current air charter services. The client questionnaire will be quick and easy to complete, and will go a long way in helping us to learn about your needs and our service.

On behalf of everyone at Stratos Jets, I would like to encourage you to participate in taking our client feedback survey. Only through your participation can we learn how to improve our service to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. We invite you to provide feedback on all of your charter flights so that we might perfect your air charter experience. We look forward to hearing about how we can continue to improve our services and make Stratos Jets the leading air charter agency in 2012.

Thanks again to all of our wonderful clients. Merry Christmas and Happy New year from all of us at Stratos Jets.

All my best,

Joel A. Thomas
President
Stratos Jet Charters, Inc.

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American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, filed for bankruptcy protection

On November 29, 2011, AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, announced that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it attempts to cut costs and unload massive debt accrued from years of high fuel prices and labor struggles.

Long a subject of bankruptcy speculation, American Airlines resisted the move even as each of its rivals filed for bankruptcy in recent years to cut costs— particularly their labor expenses. As recently as October, it was reported by NPR’s Wade Goodwyn that corporate executives said that even though American Airlines was struggling and losing money, they still thought it could avoid going into Chapter 11 – the last legacy commercial carrier that hadn’t already done so.

However, the Fort Worth-based AMR Corp. has suffered financial losses in eight of the 10 previous years, and in 14 of the last 16 quarters, leaving it with no other options. AMR reported that there was no single factor that led to the bankruptcy filing, although it did cite the overall need to cut costs in view of the weak global economy and high, volatile fuel prices. The average price of jet fuel has gone up more than 50 percent in the past five years.

AMR also said that labor-contract rules forced it to spend at least $600 million more per year than other airlines. Increased borrowing needed in light of the eyebrow-raising order of 460 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft in July certainly factored into the decision as well. Saddled with heavy debt and continuing losses, AMR is expected to post a net loss of $1.1 billion for the 2011 fiscal year. The corporation said in its statement that it is taking this step “to achieve a cost and debt structure that is competitive in the airline industry.”

Thomas Horton, recently elevated to the roles of Chairman and CEO of American to replace departing chief Gerald Arpey, said that AMR has begun the legal process of bankruptcy in order to compete with large rivals such as Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, adding that American “must address our cost structure, including labor costs.”

As recently as 2008, American was the world’s biggest airline, but has fallen to the third largest behind United and Delta after those two companies bought other airlines. Both United and Delta filed for Chapter 11 themselves in recent years, with United exiting bankruptcy in 2006 and Delta following in 2007. AMR Corp. has continued to lose money while these two and other U.S. airlines returned to profitability over the past two years.

Although AMR says that cash reserves should be sufficient to conduct “normal” business operations in the near future, many commercial passengers have concerns about what happens next if they fly with American. Although the corporation insists that there will be no impact on travelers for now, one has to wonder what this means for their level of service and the number of routes and flights they are going to offer in the future.

Horton said that as the corporation goes through restructuring, it will be “operating normal flight schedules, honoring tickets and reservations as usual, making normal refunds and exchanges, and that its frequent flyer program will not be affected.” However, it should be noted that other carriers have responded to their bankruptcy filing in the past by cutting back considerably on the number of flights and routes that they offered. Horton did mention that American will reduce their flight schedule “modestly.”

But even a modest reduction would be significant considering that American Airlines operates more than 3,300 flights daily, and provides service to about 240,000 passengers per day. A renewed focus to ensure that every flight is filled to utmost capacity going forward is a major part of American’s future plans to address their planned cutback.

American Eagle Holding Corp., their regional airline operation, also filed for bankruptcy as part of the proceedings. Disruptions or cutbacks in American Eagle operations have even more direct impact on consumers that fit within the jet charter demographic, as this subsidiary provides routes to many smaller, regional airports not serviced by the far larger American. Talk of abandoning smaller cities entirely – by both American and American Eagle – is certainly on the table.

Negotiations with their labor unions to reduce labor costs to more competitive levels is the key imperative in this restructuring process, and will also prove challenging. It is likely that fewer employees will be expected to be responsible for more work as part of any new agreement, which could lead to lower levels of customer service satisfaction.

As anyone who has recently flown commercially could tell you, commercial travel is already a hassle. There are the TSA security lines that wrap around the terminal, with all the inconveniences of going through screening, taking off your shoes and taking out your laptop, emptying your pockets. There is the extra charge for checking luggage, boarding early, or even getting a sandwich. Other surcharges rack up too, so much so that travelers often have no idea what a flight will truly cost before they book. There’s the total lack of legroom and the crowded cabins, especially during the busy holiday season.

The convenience and flexibility of air charter really is apparent when you consider the commercial flying alternatives. When utilizing business aviation, executives can spend the minimum amount of time necessary to get from point A to B and back again, instead of wasting an entire day going through the hassles and headaches of today’s commercial travel “experience.”

Those considering air charter need to also take a minute and think what each hour of the day is worth to today’s C-level executive or senior manager, and be sure that number is calculated into the total cost of commercial travel. It’s a very real, tangible cost that should be accounted for.

With private jet charter, these executives can travel in the utmost comfort while also conducting meetings or working on the plane if desired, an option not available on cramped commercial flights. This further increases the value of the private charter to both the individual and company. Flight delays and cancellations are also common with commercial flights, but minimal with private charter – which means you’re far less likely to miss an important meeting or a special event with family or friends.

The bankruptcy of American Airlines creates the potential for even fewer commercial flights, on more crowded planes, and with fewer employees to provide you with the high level of service you deserve. This is just one more item in a growing list of concerns that makes commercial travel an even-greater inconvenience and frustrating experience.

Now more than ever, you should consider chartering a private jet with Stratos Jets. Grant us the opportunity to quote your next flight. You can contact one of our expert air charter agents today at 888 478-7286, who can help you take advantage of the benefits of private aviation.

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Analyzing the Major Differences Between the Turboprop and the Light Jet Aircraft

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Here at Stratos Jet Charters, we often receive charter requests for light jets when the flight can easily be accomplished by a turboprop at a more cost-effective price.  Oftentimes, private jet travelers are unfamiliar with the advantages (and disadvantages) of a turboprop jet charter.  Other times, jet charter travelers are simply under the false impression that turboprops are less luxurious than light jet aircraft.

We, at Stratos Jet Charters, would like to take this opportunity to explain the key differences between the turboprop and the light jet so that you can make an informed decision for your next flight.

Although turboprops are not typically considered private jet aircraft, they still fall in the private jet category because they are powered by a turbine engine.  In reality, a turboprop aircraft is more like a cross between a piston prop airplane and a turbine engine jet.  In turboprop engines, a gas turbine uses gas power to drive a propeller and produce thrust (one of four reaction forces needed for flight), rather than relying on jet exhaust like turbofan engine aircraft.

Turboprop aircraft were specifically designed to be the most efficient at low altitudes and slower speeds under 450 mph.  When turboprops are flown at the correct altitude and airspeed, they are extremely efficient and burn less fuel than most light jets, which in turn lowers the hourly rate of the aircraft.  This makes the turboprop jet charter a cost-effective and attractive solution for same-day round trip charter flights under 500 nautical miles each way.  For example, a turboprop would be the most cost-effective solution for a charter flight from Miami to Nassau.

Another major advantage of turboprops for charter flights is that they have excellent short-field take off and landing capabilities.  Most turboprop aircraft have much shorter takeoff and landing distances than light jets, which means they have access to smaller, regional airports with shorter runways.  The average light or mid-sized jet requires at least 5,000 feet of runway to safely takeoff and land, while some turboprops can safely take off and land with as little as 3,000 feet of runway length.  This grants turboprops access to some of the country’s hardest-to reach airports.

Although the turboprop is an efficient aircraft for short distance flights, it is not the most efficient and cost-effective aircraft for long-distance or high-speed charter flights.  In fact, everything the turboprop stands for – performance, short-field takeoff, and fuel efficiency – goes right out the window when the aircraft nears supersonic speeds.  And since turboprops cruise at slower airspeeds, they do not have the same range capabilities of light jets.  If you need to travel a greater distance or get to your destination quickly, a light or mid-sized category aircraft would be a better choice for your flight.

Another disadvantage of the turboprop aircraft is that they typically can’t climb higher than 30,000 feet.  As we’ve mentioned in past articles, altitude can play a significant role in the quality of your air charter experience.  It may seem trivial, but the flight level of your aircraft can actually affect the amount of turbulence and inclement weather conditions you may encounter during your flight.  If you would prefer to avoid “bumpy” airspace, a mid-size aircraft would be the most appropriate aircraft for your flight.

As far as luxury goes, turboprop cabins are just as luxurious and as comfortable as most light jets.  In fact, there are several turboprop aircraft in our approved aircraft network that are considered among the safest and most luxurious aircraft in the world.  If you need further proof, just ask your Stratos Jets air charter agent to provide interior photos of turboprop aircraft.

Whether you choose to charter a turboprop or light jet for your next flight, always remember to work with your Stratos Jets air charter agent to find the most appropriate aircraft that can meet the specific needs of your flight.

Contact Stratos Jets:

1.888.478.7286

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The Past, Present and Future of Air Charter

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

In the 1960s, the Learjet 23 light jet was at the height of sophistication and luxury. The aircraft was known for its sleek design and performance capabilities.

The History of Air Charter

Air charter was originally designed to offer business executives an alternative to the high cost and ongoing expense of aircraft ownership.  Private jet charter offers the same convenience, flexibility and luxury of private jet ownership, without the ongoing cost and expense of owning and maintaining a private aircraft.

It’s difficult to say when air charter first “took off” in the private aviation industry.  Most experts agree that air charter became popular right after World War II.  After the war ended in the 1940s, the surplus of leftover aircraft led many aircraft owners to rent or “charter” out their aircraft to offset the cost and expense of maintaining the jet.

In the 1960s, which could be considered the “golden era” for private jet charter, the first “corporate jet” was introduced to the air charter industry.  This aircraft was the Learjet 23.  Designed after the P-16 Swiss fighter, the Lear 23 quickly gained notoriety for its amazing climb performance and “sleek” aircraft design by 1960s standards.  The Lear 23 is considered the first charter jet aircraft by many experts in the private aviation field.

After the successful introduction of the private aircraft, many new private jet models were quickly introduced to the air charter industry.  Unlike their military predecessors, these charter aircraft were specifically designed for comfort and luxury, setting a whole new precedence for business travel.

Over the next 30 years, the air charter industry expanded to include not only light jet aircraft, but the mid-size and heavy jet aircraft we have today.  There was just only one problem: no one knew how to find these aircraft.

Before the advent of the Internet, aircraft operators didn’t have the ability to advertise the price, availability and location of charter aircraft to a large audience of private jet travelers.  From the 1940s to the 1960s, private jet travelers had to rely on either word-of-mouth or the local yellow pages to find a local aircraft operator for their charter flights.  If a business executive happened to find a local aircraft operator, there was no guarantee that the operator would have availability for their flight.  Oftentimes, this forced business executives into flying commercial because they couldn’t find an available aircraft.

Jet Charter in the “Information Age”

The advent of the Internet in the 1990s completely revolutionized the air charter industry by enabling aircraft operators to advertise their charter fleets to a large global audience.  This enabled private jet travelers to contact a broker of aviation who could then source all the relevant and available aircraft for their charter flights.  For the first time in fifty years, private jet travelers had access to charter aircraft through the Internet.

With this new Internet technology came the emergence of several new business models in the late 1980s and 1990s, including fractional ownership, membership programs (jet cards) and eventually, on-demand jet charter.  In the late 1990s and early 2000s, jet charter brokers also emerged on the scene.  Charter brokers specialize in offering private jet travelers multiple aircraft options for their charter flights.

During the Internet age, the first air charter model to emerge was fractional ownership.  Designed by aviation giant, NetJets, fractional ownership provides an alternative to the high cost of whole aircraft ownership.  Fractional ownership programs sell a fractional interest or share in a specific type of private aircraft.  By purchasing a pro-rata share or fractional interest, private jet travelers can eliminate the costs and expense of aircraft maintenance and acquisition fees, while still enjoying the benefits of “aircraft ownership.”

However, fractional aircraft owners are restricted to utilizing the same type of private aircraft regardless of the distance or passenger count of individual flights.  In addition, the initial cash outlay of fractional ownership is considerable, and can cost individuals and companies well into the millions of dollars, depending on share size.

After the introduction of the fractional ownership business model, membership programs, such as the Marquis Jet Card or Sentient’s Membership Program, emerged in the air charter industry.  Jet membership programs offer a less expensive alternative to fractional ownership.  They share the same fixed hourly rate structure of fractional ownerships.   they don’t offer the same economical advantages of owning and depreciating capital equipment as fractional ownerships.

While membership programs further reduce the financial barriers of entering private aviation, they share many of the same limitations of fractional ownership programs. The Marquis Jet Card membership, for example, sells 25 hours at a fixed hourly rate, in a specific type of aircraft, for a minimum starting price of $132,000.  Like fractional jet owners, jet card buyers are restricted to utilizing the 25 hours in the same type of aircraft, regardless of the individual needs of their charter flight.

In the late 1990s, air charter professionals came up with a solution to the problems presented by both fractional ownership and jet membership programs.  They invented a new business model, called “on-demand air charter,” that enables air charter buyers to purchase individual flights on on-demand charter aircraft.  Although a brand-new approach to jet charter, on-demand soon became the most successful business model in the air charter industry.

Unlike fractional ownership and jet membership programs, on-demand jet charter enables air charter consumers to purchase jet charter flights on a per-trip basis, eliminating capital commitment or additional monthly fees.  On-demand jet charter flyers work with air charter agents to find the safest and most luxurious aircraft for individual charter flights.  And since air charter agents have access to thousands of private jet aircraft, they can find the most appropriate aircraft for individual charter flights.

The Future of Air Charter

As we enter a new decade, some of us may wonder how the future will affect the private jet charter industry.  Our air charter agency predicts that a new category of lighter and more efficient aircraft, called Very Light Jets (VLJ), will help usher in the next generation of private jet flyers by lowering the cost of on-demand jet charter flights.

We also think that the introduction of high-speed Internet on jet charter flights will increase the efficiency and productivity of private jet charter.  As we move into the next decade, the increasing efficiency of jet charter as a business tool will only serve to increase the popularity of air charter.

At Stratos Jet Charters, we believe that new advancements in technology will dramatically change the air charter industry over the next several years.  We believe that new aircraft designs, advanced computer technology and updated Air Traffic Control systems will enable Stratos Jet Charters to offer the safest and most valuable air charter service in the industry.

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Private Jet Charter Q & A – Week 1: How much do private jet charters cost?

Friday, August 20th, 2010

How much will my private jet charter cost? Where can my private jet land? How much luggage can I bring on my charter flight? These are just a few of the questions we receive here at Stratos Jet Charters. It comes as a surprise that so little information is available about private jet charters, considering the growing popularity of private air travel. At Stratos Jets, our mission is to educate and inform air charter consumers about the most important information and topics in private aviation. Recently, we launched a new “Private Jet Charter Question & Answer” series to help answer some of the most common questions in the air charter industry. Each week in the series, our expert air charter consultants will answer one question concerning private jet charter that will help our air charter buyers make educated, informed decisions each time they fly private.

How much does a private jet charter cost?

One of the most frequent asked questions we receive at Stratos Jets is how much private jet charters cost. For many of our clients, price is the determining factor in deciding which aircraft to book for their charter flights. While Stratos Jets agents can always provide a rough estimate for charter flights, the actual cost of your individual flight depends on the specific needs of your request, aircraft availability and several important factors.

The standard method for providing a rough estimate for your charter flight is to calculate flight costs by hourly rate. There are six different categories of private aircraft available for private charter and each has its own standard price range. These categories include helicopters, turboprops, light, mid-size and heavy jet aircraft and airliners. Using this standard hourly rate method, helicopter typically charter for about $1,000 to $5,000 per flight hour and turboprops charter from about $1,550 to $2,500 per flight hour. Light jets range anywhere from $2,250 to $3,450 and mid-sized jets charter for about $3,450 to $5,000 per flight hour. Heavy jets charter from $5,000 to $9,000 per hour and airliners start at $6,500 per hour.

As we mentioned earlier, the actual cost of your flight ultimately depends on several key components. These factors include aircraft age, safety procedures, operational costs, aircraft category, length of stay, repositioning and landing fees as well as added catering costs. Any number of these factors could combine to increase your charter flight’s price from a couple thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. A charter flight on a brand new Gulfstream heavy jet, for example, will cost thousands more than a private jet charter on an older Citation Jet. A charter flight to Oakland International Airport instead of the San Francisco International Airport, could save you as much as as $1,200 in landing fees.

As you can see, determining the actual price of your charter flight requires a thorough understanding of the charter market and extensive market research. The best way to receive the best, possible price for a jet charter flight is to hire an expert air charter agent to conduct the necessary research for your flight. At Stratos Jets, our air charter consultants can find the safest and most comfortable aircraft that can meet the specific needs of our your flight.

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Air Charter Safety – Electing to land at an alternate airport

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Last weekend, we heard the bad news about the tragic plane crash that took the lives of the Polish President, Lech Kaczynsk, his wife and 96 people.  If you didn’t hear about the accident, the president and several leaders of the country were traveling to western Russia to attend a memorial when their plane suddenly crashed into trees hidden by dense fog.

The horrific crash took everyone by surprise and launched Poland into a deep state of mourning.  We were also deeply saddened to learn about the accident and we send our thoughts and prayers to those affected by the tragedy.

Even though private aviation is the safest form of travel in the world, accidents can still happen when compromising decisions are made that jeopardize air charter safety.  For this reason, our jet charter agency analyzes accidents in private aviation to ensure that the same mistakes aren’t made during your air charter flight.

Based on early investigation reports of the accident, we know that the crash was caused by the pilots’ decision to fly into dense fog despite repeated warnings from air traffic control. If you’re unfamiliar with aviation weather, fog can become a serious issue for pilots when it reduces their ability to see the runway. The pilots in command of the 70-year old Russian airliner disregarded the warnings of thick fog several times and refused to divert to another airport.  This caused the pilots to descend below the flight path and accidentally crash into trees hidden by fog.

An integral part of air charter safety is knowing when to abort a flight mission and land at an alternate airport.  This particular incident could have been avoided had the pilots diverted to an alternate airport upon first receiving word of the inclement conditions from ATC.  Instead, the pilots refused to take the weather seriously, and it ended up costing the lives of everyone aboard the aircraft.

Pilots acquire the ability to determine when to divert to alternate airports through many years of training, strict adherence to FAA regulations and an appreciation of severe weather conditions.  In this particular incident, the pilots failed to appreciate the severity of the weather and had the pilots obtained a weather report maybe they would have never attempted to start the engines of the aircraft.

In order to ensure your air charter safety, our jet charter agency offers a free daily weather report system to pilots and our clients.  With the weather report, your pilots can stay informed of hazardous weather conditions, such as fog, that can significantly affect your air charter safety.  We also offer a personalized weather report for your charter flight that identifies inclement weather conditions along your specific flight.  By providing weather information about hazardous weather conditions, we believe that we can help reduce the number of weather-related flight accidents in private aviation.

Contact Stratos Jets:

1.888.478.7286

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How to find Last minute charter flights

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Chartering a jet directly through an operator can be a pleasant and convenient experience. Especially when most of your flights have the same routing; it becomes familiar and routine. But as the seasons change so does the demand for jet charter service. Experienced flyers who charter jets regularly, have at some time or another found themselves scrambling to find a last minute charter flight because their regular plane is down for maintenance or off on a charter flight for the owner. Working exclusively with an operator for air charter limits your selection of aircrafts to what is within their fleet and thus limiting your availability.

Dependent upon the executive airport required for departure and the itinerary, last minute availability can be hard to find and can be costly. When you have the need for a last minute charter flight, repositioning an aircraft is likely required. When you are trying to get out of town quickly the last thing you want to do is spend time on the internet searching for an operator who has availability on the appropriate charter jet for your last minute charter flight.

Air charter agents exist because they can locate all of the relevant charter jets and evaluate the cost of repositioning multiple planes. They can then present you with the most affordable and cost effective options available industry wide as well as provide information related to the pilot’s level of experience and aircraft maintenance records. Air charter agents do not own or operate any aircrafts, but instead work with multiple operators to provide service regardless of the executive airport requested. This is why working with an air charter agent will allow you to gain you access to 24hr charter plane availability. An agent allows you to gain access to worldwide availability not just the regional availability that an operator has. Charter Agents that have solid relationships with many operators can provide multiple aircrafts at competitive bids that usually compete with the retail prices of an operator. It is important to work with a reputable air charter agency with strong relationships within the industry. The value of the air charter agent lies in the strength of the relationships that they have within their strategic network of operators with which they work. With an agent you can find the nicest charter jets at the best available price throughout the United States of America, Europe, the Caribbean Islands, Pacific Ocean, Asia and the Middle East. Working with a reputable agent helps ensure that when you NEED a last minute charter flight your aircraft can be available.

When trying to find last minute charter flight availability, it is wise to provide a firm but flexible budget. By providing your agent a budget for your last minute flight, will enable your agent to work quickly and on your behalf to find available aircrafts at the very best price. It is best to give a general budget for guideline for your agent to act within. By providing a budget you will send a powerful buying signal that your agent can work with to negotiate pricing on your behalf. To develop a relationship with a reputable air charter agency, I recommend you visit http://www.stratosjets.com/ or contact them at 1.888.478.7286

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Caveat Emptor –Safety Concerns with Charter Flights Provided by Non-Certified Pilots

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Stratos Jet Charters is a well known resource to those seeking information on jet charters and jet rental service. As the private aviation industry grows and welcomes a new wave of jet charter flyers to their ranks; Stratos Jet Charters will continue to provide assistance to jet charter flyers. Their goal is to help jet charter flyers make informed decisions by educating them on important issues related to private charter flights, jet charters and air charter safety.

Requirements for Legal Charter Flight Operations

The Federal Aviation Administration requires all charter flights to be conducted under Part 135 operations. Even though these rules are clearly spelled out, private pilots and aircraft owners regularly provide air transportation to friends and friends of friends. While this arrangement is perfectly acceptable under Federal Aviation Administration Part 91 regulations, they are forbidden from profiting from their service. Unfortunately, illegal charter flights of this nature are conducted everyday under the Part 91 guidelines. There are some key issues that one should be aware of regarding the safety and insurability of one who engages in this activity.

Part 135 – Charter Flight Safety

Part 135 requirements for aircraft maintenance and safety procedures are far stricter than that of the general aviation Part 91 requirements. The FAA requires that all charter flights be conducted under the Part 135 Operating Requirements. These requirements are designed to provide a standard for professionalism, safety and best practices within the private charter flights industry. The Part 135 rules govern pilot training and experience, aircraft maintenance, safety procedures, insurance requirements and the general best practices of the airplane charter industry. It is important to one’s own safety to make sure that the aircraft is a registered Part 135 Certificate holder and is in good standing with the FAA before chartering a private jet. One should first determine whether or not any limitations have been placed on the charter operator’s operations specifications (ability to fly charter flights). These limitations could be limited to the charter company’s ability to provide international charter flights or prevent the charter operator from conducting flights under the instrument flight rules. It is important to know the operational history of the company providing the charter flight. Make sure that your charter agent or broker works only with reputable FAA certified air charter operators.

Part 135 – Charter Flight Insurance Requirements

In tough economic times people begin looking for ways to bring in extra income in order to support their expensive hobbies. For most hobbies, this can be a great way to continue the activities one most enjoys. Like the fisherman who loves to fish that applies for his captain’s license in order to fish on the weekends or the golfer who gives a few lessons to pay his weekly greens fees. The general aviation pilot who charters his plane for private and business flights however, is breaking the law and putting their passengers at risk. Illegal charter flights violate the terms of the insurance required for legitimate Part 135 charter flights. This means that in event of an accident or injury the passenger may not have adequate insurance coverage to meet their needs or the needs of their family. This can be especially dangerous to jet charter consumers who unknowingly fly on part 91 flights. Even those who used a jet charter broker, who put his own interests ahead of their clients or did not do the appropriate research to verify operational history of the aircraft operator. Stratos Jet Charters recommends requesting a background repot of the aircraft operator for all charter flights.

Jet Charter Agents – Their Role in arranging charter flights.

The air charter agent’s knowledge of the charter market plays an extremely valuable role in arranging charter flights. The primary role of the air charter agent is to know the operational history of the part 135 certificate holders and to ensure the qualifications of the pilots when arranging charter flights. A caring and professional air charter agent will put the safety of their client first will provide them with a detailed report verifying the Part 135 certificate and the pilots level of experience. If your charter flight agent does not provide this background report with your flight itinerary, you should ask to see it. Third party verification companies make it easy for air charter agents to quickly research the safety habits of the charter aircrafts operations.

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