The flashing lights. The crowds of people. The iconic ball drop.
Located at One Times Square, the time ball is a prominent part of New Year’s Eve parties in Times Square and around the world. Commonly referred to as “the ball drop,” the ball descends 114 feet in the last minute of the year. This iconic ball drop signals the start to a new year and a fresh start for many people.
Initially, the ball was constructed using wood and iron and lit with 100 incandescent light bulbs. However, it’s been modified a few times since then. Most recently, the ball has been outfitted with a computerized LED system and an outer coating of triangular crystal panels. These modifications have enhanced the iconic ball drop in a way that still gives people chills. It’s absolutely stunning.
New Years Eve in Times Square is like no other New Year’s Eve party on the planet. Whether you’ve tuned in to watch the ball drop on TV or actually arranged charter flights to Times Square to see it in person, it’s the perfect event to enjoy while ringing in the New Year.
While there are dozens of venues hosting New Year’s Eve parties in Times Square, we highly recommend:
Supernova’s Spectacular New Year’s Eve Party at Novotel – Whether you’ve cashed in on a VIP ticket or manage to grab a table by the window, you’ll be guaranteed to catch a view of the iconic ball drop on Novotel’s open-air terrace.
Marriott Marquis New Year’s Eve Party – Located on the 8th and 9th floors of the hotel, this massive party offers unobstructed views of the ball and Times Square.
Ball Drop at Millennium Broadway Hotel – With an absolutely stunning view of Times Square, you’ll be able to watch the ball drop while sipping on premium beverages and noshing on to-die-for appetizers.
The Knickerbocker – St. Cloud Rooftop Party – This party boasts the best views in Times Square. Treat yourself to some delicious treats, champagne, and the closest live view in the city.
Recommended private jets for your charter flight to New York
Arrive ready to ring in the new year in one of the safest and most comfortable aircraft in the sky, operated by only the best air carriers in the business, when you charter a jet with Stratos.
Charter flights to Times Square for New Year’s Eve and take your pick of several different arrival airports. The most popular options include Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Are you looking to experience some of the most iconic New Year’s Eve parties in the country? Stratos Jets can arrange charter flights to New York and ground transportation to Times Square on your behalf.
Every charter flight review on this page was submitted by a real Stratos Jets customer. In the interest of transparency, we never change reviews or use incentives to influence these reviews. This way, you can hear directly from our past and current clients about how we handled their private travel experience.
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Overall rating (4.9 out of 5) Based on 770 reviews from our trusted Jet Charter reviews
Charles C.
51508/12/2020
Glenn is great to work with and very professional.
Sincerely, C. D. C.
Tom C.
51508/12/2020
Let me just add K___ and my thanks for a perfect flight. Great crew, great plane and and wonderful flight. Doesn't get any better.
John U.
51502/15/2021
We enjoyed flying with Stratos jet perfect service big thank you to Glenn, very responsive very customer oriented
Robert B.
51501/10/2022
Glenn made booking effortless, pilots made it a great flight and yes, I would recomend to a friend.
Todd C.
51501/27/2021
Incredibly responsive, great service, sourced a great plane, would definitely recommend to friends.
George H.
51511/29/2020
Everything went as smoothly as it possibility could have. Special kudos to Randy who was perfect in his communication skills. Good equipment, good pilots ...great trip thanks
William O.
51506/16/2021
Anthony quickly found a charter that met our destination and date requirements.
Luis R.
51508/31/2020
Excellent service from Anthony all the way around. Quick response for a last second booking, great follow-up and great online itinerary management service.
Eric Sanchez
51510/14/2019
Always great to work with you guys.
Lynda K.
51511/29/2023
The folks at Stratos are among the most client oriented firms I work with. They are prompt, polite and always do their best to accommodate me and my guests.
Keep it up!
Rick D.
51505/20/2020
Great experience.
Kim V. N.
51507/03/2022
Always a great experience. Amazing communication and expert service
Lynda K.
51507/28/2021
Randy was great. He helped with every aspect of the trip including time changes and catering. Both crews we had were great as well. Explaining, loading and unloading baggage, considerate and very polite. I would definitely use your service again.
Tyler H.
51504/24/2025
Very much appreciated the professionalism of Dan my sales rep and CEO Joel. They concentrate on safety and customer satisfaction. My pilots were competent, confidant and friendly. The plane was comfortable and fit our mission perfectly. Highly recommended this service and plan to fly with them again.
Tim K.
51503/08/2020
Joel and his team did a great job as always!!
Kimberly S.
51511/03/2016
Great experience with Stratos Jet Charters! Superior knowledge and outstanding customer service! Went above and beyond to make sure our flight was perfect. Highly recommended for anything from a short turboprop trip, to a transcontinental flight.
Avanidhar S.
51507/14/2020
Shaundra G.
51501/08/2023
Great experience overall. Communication is always great and solving any unforeseen issues has always been a breeze.
Keith G.
51510/14/2021
Excellent experience with booking, the flights, ground services, etc.
Dr. T
51501/03/2017
We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Stratus Jet Charters. From start to finish they were very professional, responsive and caring. We look forward to the opportunity of using Stratos Jet Charters for our next adventure.
Debbie L.
51504/24/2025
It was great from start to finish. Everyone was very professional and helpful. There were to worries at all. Just what we needed.
T. G.
51503/24/2020
Joel and his team at Stratos provided outstanding service during a time when air travel was challenging. In March 2020, Stratos was able to source an aircraft for my family with 24 hours notice. More importantly, when that aircraft arrived with a maintenance issue that occurred on landing, Joel and his team worked diligently to find us another aircraft within a few hours. He and his team went above an beyond to help us out. We highly recommend Stratos.
Jack Lambert
51508/06/2017
You guys are great! Keep em coming
Nancy D.
51509/17/2021
The flight was extremely, even surprisingly, comfortable. The crew was fantastic--professional and courteous. The agent's support was extremely thorough and professional: explanations, details and assistance with car rental was much appreciated. We will highly recommend these services to others.
Jay O.
51506/20/2021
Probably the best charter experience I have ever had. Zach really came through for me when I was in a bind. Thanks Zach and keep up the good work.
Richard R.
51506/28/2013
You did a superb job, and the crew was first rate. We will be back.
Marci Steenson
51503/24/2023
very pro active, quick to get information and respond to requests, fast wire payment. I wish ALL brokers were this good. Great job team.
Joel, you have put together a great group. It was nice working with you, it's been a long time.
Steve B.
51511/22/2016
There is no way to improve on what Garett did for us in our time of personal tragedy. He responded with excellence, compassion, thoroughness etc. He went over and above for an absolute stranger in tremendous need. I can't say enough about the job he did. God bless Garett!!!
Roberto Berrios
51510/07/2020
Just wanted to say that the way you guys relay information is perfect. I've never seen it from any other broker
Rick H.
51505/28/2026
Everything was perfect. Keep up the good work. Rick
Rick H.
51506/08/2021
Easy to book with a lot of options regarding the type of aircraft needed
John F.
51506/18/2020
Anthony was terrific, good clear quote information, helpful options and overall a very pleasant experience.
Robert L.
51512/09/2016
Our passengers wish to extend a sincere thanks to your staff. We however advise that you do not have permission to use Michael's name in their advertising or promotional material as to be endorsing your product.
Thank you again. We look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Phil W.
51507/09/2021
My wife received treatment for cancer in Tijuana. It wasn’t possible to bring her home on a commercial flight. I reached to several charter services and Kyle at Stratos was so helpful. He immediately responded to my request and answered all my questions. He stayed engaged with us through the entire trip. The next time I need to charter a plane I will only make call. Stratos!! Great experience!!! Phil
Rick H.
51506/23/2017
We have used Stratos for the past two years to handle our travel plans and enjoy the ease and attention to detail our trips have been handled with.
CAT Aviation Ltd.
51509/22/2025
Communication was fast, reliable, and always kind and respectful. We received the necessary documents and information on time, and payment was made without any reminders from our side. The departure went smoothly, as Kyle kept us informed about the passengers’ arrival and shared all relevant information. We hope you also enjoyed your booking experience, and if there is anything you would like us to improve, we would be happy to receive your feedback.
Kind regards, Angelina
Matteo G.
51503/31/2019
As always great coordination. I was not on the flight but rather my family and Stratos arranged everything. Even with a winter storm, my wife being delayed, De-icing and two sick kids on-board, Stratos updated me while I was over seas and I knew everything was handled without any issues. The pilots we super kind and accommodating and it made for a wonderful trip. All ground transport, catering and logistics went flawlessly and the Stratos team even arranged my ground transport meeting them from a commercial flight. I cant say enough about the team and their personal pride and care for my family. Thank you again!
Dee M.
51507/16/2026
Great!
Craig O.
51510/28/2019
We are very happy with Stratos and will contact again when we return to our summer home next May. The fuel stop in Charleston was not scheduled but we understand that depends on the winds. Burlington Vermont to Fort Myers Florida is near the range list of a 400XP
Susan R. C.
51508/06/2024
Thank God for Joel! He was able to book a flight for us last minute and everything went like clockwork. Stratos has the best service and never lets us down. Kudos to Stratos for a job well done!
Nathalie R.
51506/12/2021
We needed to book a same-day plane for employees and tools to provide urgent assistance to a customer. Zach was effective, proactive and cooperative in providing a solution, precise information and updates. Would recommend Stratos Jet anytime! Thank you!
Kevin Wargo
51502/15/2021
We appreciate working with you and your team. Thank you.
Joel M.
51510/18/2012
Since it was my first charter I have no comparisons
Chip L.
51507/31/2023
Glenn and Stratos do a great job finding the right aircraft and keeping us up to date.
Catie C.
51507/14/2020
All members of the team communicated extremely well. I worked with Steve to get my flight booked and he checked in with helpful texts and updates along the way. Highly recommend.
Dave R.
51512/24/2016
You did great. Garett was great, ground transportation was clean, easy and on-time and seamless. It was a good trip and I have already asked for another quote. Don't know if I will use it depending upon cost as this next one is purely personal. But I would like to.
Rick H.
51512/27/2016
We have been using Stratos for a couple of years now and appreciate their dedication to using only the safest charter operators. Just completed the front end of a back to back for the Christmas Holiday.
Grant brueggenjohann
51504/10/2025
Being in the sales department, we had clear communication from the start. We enjoy working with your team that understands the aviation industry and we look forward to working with your team in the future.
Martha K
51509/10/2012
First time flying on a private plane. Knowing the exact layout inside & manner of boarding. Originally inquired about a Lear jet 35 & then confirmed a citation ll. Not a problem for me & my husband but for the 102 year old traveling with us was difficult to board as initial step into plane was 18 inches & the crew had to find a step stool. Steps were little and required several people to board & inboard her. The crew of Lance & Meagan were exemplary & would fly with them anytime
Marc G.
51512/21/2021
Never left a review in our life but for the amount of money spent - really left a sour taste in our mouth. Complete lack of organization with plane in wrong FBO for departure, $1,000 rental car at wrong airport on arrival, just not nearly the level of service expected when spending over $10K for an hour and half hop -
Our friendly, expert air charter agents are here to answer questions or start your quote today. Don`t wait, call right now and we can get you on your way to the destination of your choice! Talk to one of our air chater argents now by calling (888) 478-7286 or by emailing [email protected]
How do I choose the right aircraft for my mission?
As charter brokers, we do more than simply book your charter flight. At Stratos Jets, our air charter associates are highly trained personnel capable of matching our clients with the appropriate aircraft for their travel needs. Once we determine how many passengers you’re travelling with and how far you’re flying, we can determine which category of aircraft you require. There are many options available. The most common aircrafts hired for private charters include:
Cessna’s Citation X
Gulfstream’s G650
Bombardier’s Global line
After that, we can help you narrow down the selection of recommended aircraft based on budget, desired cabin amenities, airport requirements, luggage capacity, as well as aircraft age and performance capabilities.
Staying Safe in the Skies
At Stratos Jets, air charter safety is our number one concern. One of our key policies is to increase consumer education. This ensures our clients are able to make informed decisions. We also work with our aircraft providers to ensure their safety training programs meet and even exceed our air charter safety requirements. To make this happen, Stratos Jets is an ARGUS Certified Broker. This means that our brokerage firm is:
Committed to the best industry practices
Adhering to all applicable safety regulations
Maintaining the appropriate insurance coverage required
Are there additional costs per private jet rental passenger?
There are no additional costs per passenger. At Stratos Jet Charters, we base our private jet rental prices per hour, not per guest.
The Stratos Pricing Estimator
If you would like to estimate the cost of a private jet charter, use our Stratos pricing estimator page. It lists the most common estimates based on destination and aircraft type. And you can always enter customized data to get an estimate for a specific destination.
Additional Concierge Charges
We do charge for some of our additional concierge services, such as in-flight catering and entertainment, hotel bookings and ground transportation. We know our clients’ time is precious, so we offer the value and convenience of “one-stop-shopping” through our Trip Support team. When you book a flight with Stratos Jet Charters, we can take care of all the logistics, including booking hotels, meeting spaces, limousines and tickets to special events. That way you can relax, and enjoy your trip.
Empty Leg Charters
Also, since we charge per hour, not per passenger, there are travel bargains to be found with our Empty Leg Flights. Many of our private jet rental flights are one-way, and then we need to move the aircraft to a new destination. To reduce the costs of flying an empty aircraft, we offer discounts to travelers with flexible itineraries. Clever passengers will sometimes split the cost with their fellow travelers, thereby reducing the cost for everyone on the flight.
Can I make last-minute changes to my itinerary?
If your plans need to change, we will do everything in our power to accommodate the changes. One of the benefits of hiring Stratos Jet Charters is that we have much more flexibility than commercial airlines and can provide many more air charter services.
We have two teams that can help you. Here is a brief description of each:
Charter Sales Agents
This is the initial contact team. They evaluate your travel needs to identify the appropriate aircraft type for your travel plan. Pricing is determined by aircraft availability, its position related to the intended departure location and the position of where the aircraft needs to be after performing the customer’s flight.
Trip Support Team
Once the aircraft has been selected, Trip Support works with the customer, the air carrier and all concierge service providers to organize all of the travel details. Trip Support is responsible for coordinating:
Departure time
Departure and arrival at the Fixed Base departure location
Ensuring assigned crew members meet Stratos experience requirements
Making sure the insurance is current and everyone is protected
Coordinating all concierge services
In reference to last-minute itinerary changes, any changes would go through the Trip Support Team.
Our customers often have demanding flight itineraries that can change quickly. They’ve come to appreciate knowing there’s an entire team of people focused on organizing all the details of their trip. Stratos Jet Charters wants to provide our clients with consistently outstanding air charter service and an impeccable safety record.
Are you ready to book your Can I make last-minute changes to my itinerary? charter flight yet?
Our friendly, expert air charter agents are here to answer questions or start your quote today. Don`t wait, call now and we'll get you on your way to your destination!
Charles C.
Tom C.
Let me just add K___ and my thanks for a perfect flight. Great crew, great plane and and wonderful flight. Doesn't get any better.
John U.
We enjoyed flying with Stratos jet perfect service big thank you to Glenn, very responsive very customer oriented
Robert B.
Glenn made booking effortless, pilots made it a great flight and yes, I would recomend to a friend.
Todd C.
Incredibly responsive, great service, sourced a great plane, would definitely recommend to friends.
George H.
Everything went as smoothly as it possibility could have. Special kudos to Randy who was perfect in his communication skills. Good equipment, good pilots ...great trip thanks
William O.
Anthony quickly found a charter that met our destination and date requirements.
Luis R.
Excellent service from Anthony all the way around. Quick response for a last second booking, great follow-up and great online itinerary management service.
Eric Sanchez
Always great to work with you guys.
Lynda K.
The folks at Stratos are among the most client oriented firms I work with. They are prompt, polite and always do their best to accommodate me and my guests. Keep it up!
Rick D.
Great experience.
Kim V. N.
Always a great experience. Amazing communication and expert service
Lynda K.
Randy was great. He helped with every aspect of the trip including time changes and catering. Both crews we had were great as well. Explaining, loading and unloading baggage, considerate and very polite. I would definitely use your service again.
Tyler H.
Very much appreciated the professionalism of Dan my sales rep and CEO Joel. They concentrate on safety and customer satisfaction. My pilots were competent, confidant and friendly. The plane was comfortable and fit our mission perfectly. Highly recommended this service and plan to fly with them again.
Tim K.
Joel and his team did a great job as always!!
Kimberly S.
Great experience with Stratos Jet Charters! Superior knowledge and outstanding customer service! Went above and beyond to make sure our flight was perfect. Highly recommended for anything from a short turboprop trip, to a transcontinental flight.
Avanidhar S.
Shaundra G.
Great experience overall. Communication is always great and solving any unforeseen issues has always been a breeze.
Keith G.
Excellent experience with booking, the flights, ground services, etc.
Dr. T
We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Stratus Jet Charters. From start to finish they were very professional, responsive and caring. We look forward to the opportunity of using Stratos Jet Charters for our next adventure.
Debbie L.
It was great from start to finish. Everyone was very professional and helpful. There were to worries at all. Just what we needed.
T. G.
Joel and his team at Stratos provided outstanding service during a time when air travel was challenging. In March 2020, Stratos was able to source an aircraft for my family with 24 hours notice. More importantly, when that aircraft arrived with a maintenance issue that occurred on landing, Joel and his team worked diligently to find us another aircraft within a few hours. He and his team went above an beyond to help us out. We highly recommend Stratos.
Jack Lambert
You guys are great! Keep em coming
Nancy D.
The flight was extremely, even surprisingly, comfortable. The crew was fantastic--professional and courteous. The agent's support was extremely thorough and professional: explanations, details and assistance with car rental was much appreciated. We will highly recommend these services to others.
Jay O.
Probably the best charter experience I have ever had. Zach really came through for me when I was in a bind. Thanks Zach and keep up the good work.
Richard R.
You did a superb job, and the crew was first rate. We will be back.
Marci Steenson
very pro active, quick to get information and respond to requests, fast wire payment. I wish ALL brokers were this good. Great job team. Joel, you have put together a great group. It was nice working with you, it's been a long time.
Steve B.
There is no way to improve on what Garett did for us in our time of personal tragedy. He responded with excellence, compassion, thoroughness etc. He went over and above for an absolute stranger in tremendous need. I can't say enough about the job he did. God bless Garett!!!
Roberto Berrios
Just wanted to say that the way you guys relay information is perfect. I've never seen it from any other broker
Rick H.
Everything was perfect. Keep up the good work. Rick
Rick H.
Easy to book with a lot of options regarding the type of aircraft needed
John F.
Anthony was terrific, good clear quote information, helpful options and overall a very pleasant experience.
Robert L.
Our passengers wish to extend a sincere thanks to your staff. We however advise that you do not have permission to use Michael's name in their advertising or promotional material as to be endorsing your product. Thank you again. We look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Phil W.
My wife received treatment for cancer in Tijuana. It wasn’t possible to bring her home on a commercial flight. I reached to several charter services and Kyle at Stratos was so helpful. He immediately responded to my request and answered all my questions. He stayed engaged with us through the entire trip. The next time I need to charter a plane I will only make call. Stratos!! Great experience!!! Phil
Rick H.
We have used Stratos for the past two years to handle our travel plans and enjoy the ease and attention to detail our trips have been handled with.
CAT Aviation Ltd.
Communication was fast, reliable, and always kind and respectful. We received the necessary documents and information on time, and payment was made without any reminders from our side. The departure went smoothly, as Kyle kept us informed about the passengers’ arrival and shared all relevant information. We hope you also enjoyed your booking experience, and if there is anything you would like us to improve, we would be happy to receive your feedback.
Kind regards, Angelina
Matteo G.
As always great coordination. I was not on the flight but rather my family and Stratos arranged everything. Even with a winter storm, my wife being delayed, De-icing and two sick kids on-board, Stratos updated me while I was over seas and I knew everything was handled without any issues. The pilots we super kind and accommodating and it made for a wonderful trip. All ground transport, catering and logistics went flawlessly and the Stratos team even arranged my ground transport meeting them from a commercial flight. I cant say enough about the team and their personal pride and care for my family. Thank you again!
Dee M.
Great!
Craig O.
We are very happy with Stratos and will contact again when we return to our summer home next May. The fuel stop in Charleston was not scheduled but we understand that depends on the winds. Burlington Vermont to Fort Myers Florida is near the range list of a 400XP
Susan R. C.
Thank God for Joel! He was able to book a flight for us last minute and everything went like clockwork. Stratos has the best service and never lets us down. Kudos to Stratos for a job well done!
Nathalie R.
We needed to book a same-day plane for employees and tools to provide urgent assistance to a customer. Zach was effective, proactive and cooperative in providing a solution, precise information and updates. Would recommend Stratos Jet anytime! Thank you!
Kevin Wargo
We appreciate working with you and your team. Thank you.
Joel M.
Since it was my first charter I have no comparisons
Chip L.
Glenn and Stratos do a great job finding the right aircraft and keeping us up to date.
Catie C.
All members of the team communicated extremely well. I worked with Steve to get my flight booked and he checked in with helpful texts and updates along the way. Highly recommend.
Dave R.
You did great. Garett was great, ground transportation was clean, easy and on-time and seamless. It was a good trip and I have already asked for another quote. Don't know if I will use it depending upon cost as this next one is purely personal. But I would like to.
Rick H.
We have been using Stratos for a couple of years now and appreciate their dedication to using only the safest charter operators. Just completed the front end of a back to back for the Christmas Holiday.
Grant brueggenjohann
Being in the sales department, we had clear communication from the start. We enjoy working with your team that understands the aviation industry and we look forward to working with your team in the future.
Martha K
First time flying on a private plane. Knowing the exact layout inside & manner of boarding. Originally inquired about a Lear jet 35 & then confirmed a citation ll. Not a problem for me & my husband but for the 102 year old traveling with us was difficult to board as initial step into plane was 18 inches & the crew had to find a step stool. Steps were little and required several people to board & inboard her. The crew of Lance & Meagan were exemplary & would fly with them anytime
Marc G.
Never left a review in our life but for the amount of money spent - really left a sour taste in our mouth. Complete lack of organization with plane in wrong FBO for departure, $1,000 rental car at wrong airport on arrival, just not nearly the level of service expected when spending over $10K for an hour and half hop -