Who operates your charter flight, and why it matters
The company that holds the aircraft's operating certificate is responsible for your flight. Here is how to find out who that is and what to ask to see.
Author
Mihir Desai
Articles by Mihir Desai
What happens after you send a charter request
A plain walk through a charter request, from the details we ask for to the day you fly, and what to check before you say yes.
Turboprop vs jet for a short trip
On a trip of 400 to 600 km a turboprop and a jet land minutes apart. The published speed and runway figures for two aircraft, and what decides it.
Private jet from Mumbai to Goa: Dabolim or Mopa?
A private jet from Mumbai to Goa is a flight of well under an hour, and Goa has two airports. What to know about Dabolim and Mopa before you choose.
Private jet from Mumbai to Dubai: DXB or DWC?
A private jet from Mumbai to Dubai is about 1,925 km and just over two hours. Dubai has two airports, DXB and DWC. What to ask before you choose.
Private jet flight delayed or changed: what to expect
What can move on a charter day, from the departure time to the aircraft, and how recovery and refunds work in one operator's published terms.
Private jet cancellation policy: what to check
A private jet cancellation policy sets the notice you owe and the fee if you give less. One operator's published terms, and what to ask before you accept.
Jet or helicopter: which suits your trip?
How distance, runways, passengers and luggage decide between a charter jet and a helicopter, with published figures for a light jet and a twin helicopter.
Jet card or on-demand charter: how to choose
A jet card prepays flight hours. On-demand charter is paid trip by trip. Here is how they differ and which questions help you decide.
Is a private jet safe? What to check
Safety depends on the operator and the aircraft. We don't compare it with airlines, but here is what you can check, from permits to safety audits.
How many passengers can a private jet carry?
How many passengers a private jet carries depends on the model and its cabin layout. Published seat counts for five aircraft, and what to confirm.
How private jet charter pricing works
What goes into a private jet charter quote, why two similar trips cost different amounts, and the questions that make a quote easy to compare.
Empty leg flights explained
An empty leg is a flight an aircraft has to make without passengers. Here is why they can cost less, and why they are rarely a flexible deal.
Do private jets go through customs?
Yes. On an international flight a private jet's passengers face the same border rules, and details must be sent ahead. What the UK and US rules say.
Choosing a charter jet by passengers and range
How seats, range and baggage point to a light, midsize or large jet, and why a published maximum range is not what you get with a full cabin.