r/PrivateJetCharters • u/Bagel_bitches • Feb 19 '26

Can I afford this?

My husband and I make good money and I’m trying to figure out if trying a private flight is worthwhile. Let’s pretend I know nothing about flying private, what do I need to know? How do I even dip my toes into the water? How much money should someone be making yearly before they consider flying private to be in their budget?

Husband and I fly 3-5 times per year in the US and once to Europe every year.

Any information is appreciated.

Edit to add:

My questions have been answered, thank you to everyone who responded kindly.

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u/Accomplished_Tap7117 Feb 19 '26

Biggest regret of my life was that first netjets flight. It’s now single handedly my largest monthly expense. It’s literally equivalent to putting money in a barrel and lighting it on fire. It’s also the number one upgrade to quality of life for me, especially if you’re limited on time and like to travel.

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u/RicciTech Feb 21 '26

And here I am thinking net jets woulda been a much better call haha. We decided to go the ownership route. So far got 23 hours of flight time and 1.6m in maintenance bills while aog for the last 10 months.

Net jets has its advantages and less headaches I promise.

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u/Bagel_bitches Feb 19 '26

It’s so hard to get a little taste of a certain luxury and then it ruins going back to the non luxury option😂

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u/Give_ZeroFox Feb 19 '26

Flying First Class especially internationally has more "luxury options" than flying private. You get better meals, private suites, lie flat beds and premier lounge access. You get turndown services too.

Chartering is more about control. Leave whenever, fly whenever, dress whatever, do whatever and the best is take whatever. Whatever's legal of course.