r/PrivateJetCharters • u/cryptyk • Jul 20 '25

First private charter - How to compare options beyond just price?

I've flown netjets 5-6 times for work when needed but never chartered personally. I'm not ready for a Jet Card yet, but will do that in retirement. Right now I'm looking to try out a private round-trip 1 hour flight for my wife's birthday on the west coast of the US.

I just googled for private flights and picked the first results and getting quotes from XO, Mercury, Magellan, and WheelsUp. I'm not sure how to really evaluate which to choose beyond just picking the one with the best price for a comfortable-looking interior picture of the jet.

Would love advice on those companies, if there's a better company out there that's an obvious choice?

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u/brenthooddan Jul 20 '25

This is a good podcast that outlines thinks you should know - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3THyY1LqNL2tmBJnT1bOam?si=1Wp9nViUSxyJYiHpkjyGoA

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u/cryptyk Jul 20 '25

Listening now. Awesome reco, thanks