Apr 16, 2016, 7:33 am
Last edit by: elitetraveler
JetSmarter is a membership program that allows members to fly on empty legs of private jets (JetDeals) and seats on scheduled private jet shuttles (JetShuttle).
JetSmarter - discussion and experiences
Aug 19, 2016, 2:57 am
#541
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 89
Hi there,
Several question, so at the beginning I wanted to try the Smart membership, but after checking in details, all flight start from London Luton which is far from us, and once you go to Ibiza, Geneva and Nice, you did everything you can do from London, so pay 30kUSD for both of us doesn't seem really a good idea.
I guess you are more used than me to check the flight from London, have you already seen interesting destination, I checked since yesterday and it's more small city lost in the countryside in EU than interesting cities.
Is a jetdeal shared ?
Thank you for your advices
Several question, so at the beginning I wanted to try the Smart membership, but after checking in details, all flight start from London Luton which is far from us, and once you go to Ibiza, Geneva and Nice, you did everything you can do from London, so pay 30kUSD for both of us doesn't seem really a good idea.
I guess you are more used than me to check the flight from London, have you already seen interesting destination, I checked since yesterday and it's more small city lost in the countryside in EU than interesting cities.
Is a jetdeal shared ?
Thank you for your advices
Aug 20, 2016, 12:56 pm
#542
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 55
Taking all that at face value, there are actually plenty minis of booze on this flight. Just no wine or beer, which is all I would like to accompany my lunch.
Pilot says they don't stock beer or wine unless there's a special request to do so. JetSmarter website and marketing promises otherwise, however.
Pilot says they don't stock beer or wine unless there's a special request to do so. JetSmarter website and marketing promises otherwise, however.
Side note - zero snacks on board - no m&m or peanuts or those chips I normally see.
Last edited by KurtR; Aug 23, 2016 at 7:14 pm
Aug 21, 2016, 6:04 pm
#544
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
Aug 21, 2016, 6:47 pm
#546
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
Wow, the LA/NY shuttle went up as well.
Aug 24, 2016, 3:49 pm
#547
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 90
Aug 24, 2016, 4:12 pm
#548
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: AMEX Centurion, Skywards, JetSmarter, Etihad Guest, BA Executive Club
Posts: 16
LA/NY Shuttle
i wonder why they haven't yet increased more LA/NY flights they're always sold old 2 week in advance. i initiated a flight NY/LA flight and that got sold old literally 40 min after it got posted for other members.
Do they just want us to initiate it for more $$$$$$?
Do they just want us to initiate it for more $$$$$$?
Aug 24, 2016, 4:35 pm
#549
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 90
Funny you say that because I was thinking the same thing a few weeks ago. And that's crazy it sold out within 40 minutes.
Aug 24, 2016, 4:53 pm
#550
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Oakland CA
Programs: DL Gold, AS MVPG, Globalist
Posts: 1,008
And prob because they lose money on them, but want the 'prestige' of having coast to coast service.
Aug 26, 2016, 3:10 am
#552
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 319
Agreed.
Once onboard the jets all the problems seem to slip away, and it is an incredible experience for the annual fee paid. But then I think thats because that aspect of the service is run by well established operators.
Dealing with JS however can be frustrating, and the way they are constantly changing their prices, T+C's, etc, makes me uneasy.
Once onboard the jets all the problems seem to slip away, and it is an incredible experience for the annual fee paid. But then I think thats because that aspect of the service is run by well established operators.
Dealing with JS however can be frustrating, and the way they are constantly changing their prices, T+C's, etc, makes me uneasy.
Aug 26, 2016, 7:20 am
#553
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 55
Agreed.
Once onboard the jets all the problems seem to slip away, and it is an incredible experience for the annual fee paid. But then I think thats because that aspect of the service is run by well established operators.
Dealing with JS however can be frustrating, and the way they are constantly changing their prices, T+C's, etc, makes me uneasy.
Once onboard the jets all the problems seem to slip away, and it is an incredible experience for the annual fee paid. But then I think thats because that aspect of the service is run by well established operators.
Dealing with JS however can be frustrating, and the way they are constantly changing their prices, T+C's, etc, makes me uneasy.
Since I have my own startup I am more open to rolling with the changes and adapting to JS changes. For me personally, the changes have been and continue to be positive - because of my demand and my location for sure - new shuttle out of San Diego is a big PLUS for me.
Aug 26, 2016, 11:58 am
#554
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
* Had screaming Children running around and nearly knocking over my laptop and beverages
* Been seated on a sofa for a 5-hour flight, with no tray or table available
* Often had to ask my neighbor if I could run my power cord over him
* Received the same wilted sandwiches on stale bread for cross-country flights
* Been on a transcontinental shuttle with no flight attendant and no wine or beer
* Been on on a transcon shuttle and a CHI-LA shuttle with no internet
* Been on a jammmed KingAir from Vegas with my friend's knees knocking against mine
* Been on a jammed empty leg with no beverages
The "best" shuttle I've flown was due to the fact that there was a no-show who would've been seated across from me. But even on a generally good flight, I've had to spend 5 hours staring across at a stranger on a seat that reclines only slightly while trying to avoid playing footsie. And I'm lucky to have a sandwich and some chips with a Diet Coke.
The only pluses for me have been boarding and the helicopter into Manhattan (though on the occassion the weather prevented it, the van from White Plains was horrific).
Aug 26, 2016, 12:14 pm
#555
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 55
Some of you have been much luckier with your experiences than I have. I've:
* Had screaming Children running around and nearly knocking over my laptop and beverages
* Been seated on a sofa for a 5-hour flight, with no tray or table available
* Often had to ask my neighbor if I could run my power cord over him
* Received the same wilted sandwiches on stale bread for cross-country flights
* Been on a transcontinental shuttle with no flight attendant and no wine or beer
* Been on on a transcon shuttle and a CHI-LA shuttle with no internet
* Been on a jammmed KingAir from Vegas with my friend's knees knocking against mine
* Been on a jammed empty leg with no beverages
The "best" shuttle I've flown was due to the fact that there was a no-show who would've been seated across from me. But even on a generally good flight, I've had to spend 5 hours staring across at a stranger on a seat that reclines only slightly while trying to avoid playing footsie. And I'm lucky to have a sandwich and some chips with a Diet Coke.
The only pluses for me have been boarding and the helicopter into Manhattan (though on the occassion the weather prevented it, the van from White Plains was horrific).
* Had screaming Children running around and nearly knocking over my laptop and beverages
* Been seated on a sofa for a 5-hour flight, with no tray or table available
* Often had to ask my neighbor if I could run my power cord over him
* Received the same wilted sandwiches on stale bread for cross-country flights
* Been on a transcontinental shuttle with no flight attendant and no wine or beer
* Been on on a transcon shuttle and a CHI-LA shuttle with no internet
* Been on a jammmed KingAir from Vegas with my friend's knees knocking against mine
* Been on a jammed empty leg with no beverages
The "best" shuttle I've flown was due to the fact that there was a no-show who would've been seated across from me. But even on a generally good flight, I've had to spend 5 hours staring across at a stranger on a seat that reclines only slightly while trying to avoid playing footsie. And I'm lucky to have a sandwich and some chips with a Diet Coke.
The only pluses for me have been boarding and the helicopter into Manhattan (though on the occassion the weather prevented it, the van from White Plains was horrific).