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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
#961
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 716
Just activated my 3-month trial membership; and considering going for the $4k/yr "access" plan at the end of the trial.
One key differentiator would be the ability to bring in a guest. The paid (post-trial) membership allows for one guest, I believe. Has that been reliable for y'all?
One key differentiator would be the ability to bring in a guest. The paid (post-trial) membership allows for one guest, I believe. Has that been reliable for y'all?
#962
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Oakland CA
Programs: DL Gold, AS MVPG, Globalist
Posts: 1,008
Code:
KSUN 3 KSNA 2 KSBA 2 KBFI 2 KPDX 1 KHDN 1
#963
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Wheels Up, Inspirato Pass, Marriott Titanium Elt, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Pres, Ntl P
Posts: 248
Yeah, interesting question. I just did the math; here it is:
Loads have mostly been light. I haven't been tracking how many others on my flights, but most have been under half-full (despite often booking out -- it seems a lot of people book and then don't show.)
Code:
KSUN 3 KSNA 2 KSBA 2 KBFI 2 KPDX 1 KHDN 1
#965
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist, Virtuoso Travel Agent, Commercial Pilot
Posts: 2,117
#966
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: New York / Shanghai / Taipei
Posts: 119
My membership renewed today and was told I was switched to the new smart membership. Would need to reach out to my specialist to revert it back to Old Smart membership.
#967
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Wheels Up, Inspirato Pass, Marriott Titanium Elt, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Pres, Ntl P
Posts: 248
#969
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,229
Interesting: downloaded the app and registered, without actually pay purchasing their membership.
That prompted a call from some German speaking sales guy. Weird: the call originated from Egypt? Not so trustworthy.
After having a look around for a week I deleted the app, as their offerings from Europe are not convincing.
That prompted just another phone call from the same sales rep, again the call originated from Egypt.
There were no offers made I.e. trail membership etc.
After reading through this thread it seems it's only valuable when living in the states with a certain amount of flexibility and destinations.
That prompted a call from some German speaking sales guy. Weird: the call originated from Egypt? Not so trustworthy.
After having a look around for a week I deleted the app, as their offerings from Europe are not convincing.
That prompted just another phone call from the same sales rep, again the call originated from Egypt.
There were no offers made I.e. trail membership etc.
After reading through this thread it seems it's only valuable when living in the states with a certain amount of flexibility and destinations.
#970
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Miami
Programs: UA Gold, TK Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 29
Have you noticed the new app update ? Now they're mixing Europeans and Americans deals in their app.. They don't optimize the user experience at all.. For the price that they're asking each year they could at least optimize UX..
I find this crazy. Shuttles are more and more overcrowded. Impossible to book a transcontinental shuttle ! Really deceived..
I find this crazy. Shuttles are more and more overcrowded. Impossible to book a transcontinental shuttle ! Really deceived..
Last edited by DLH441; Feb 10, 2017 at 3:40 pm
#971
Obviously not true, as I doubt Air Hamburgs seven Legacy aircraft have had 0 empty legs in a month and a half. Have you reached out regarding this?
#973
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 7
Starting to get concerned about safety with Jetsmarter. Been a member for over a year now and noticing more and more the planes they use are aged 15-20 years or more and break down regularly. A shuttle I was just on the landing gear test failed and we had to cancel right before takeoff, speaking with another passenger on board, her shuttle (different plane) a week ago made an emergency landing for a mechanial issue where they had a small tear and were going to lose pressure soon if not landed immediately. Another member said their son a few weeks ago was diverted due to a fuel leak issue on a different shuttle route
#975
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: DL, UA
Posts: 594
Starting to get concerned about safety with Jetsmarter. Been a member for over a year now and noticing more and more the planes they use are aged 15-20 years or more and break down regularly. A shuttle I was just on the landing gear test failed and we had to cancel right before takeoff, speaking with another passenger on board, her shuttle (different plane) a week ago made an emergency landing for a mechanial issue where they had a small tear and were going to lose pressure soon if not landed immediately. Another member said their son a few weeks ago was diverted due to a fuel leak issue on a different shuttle route
next worthy of keeping in mind commercial fleets are around 9 years (at modern end) and up around 20 years at more mature end, as an average. Delta, United, American, Southwest all have aircraft over 20 years old, many of them have fleets approaching that age. A new 787 might skew the averages, but take a look at the fleets. Not only are they ageing, but they're being worked like dogs.
Airline safety is without question, a necessary concern for everyone, but I'm not sure your assessment that 15-20 year old aircraft substantiates elevated concerns. Not discounting your personal experience and what you've heard, but I'm assuming it's been a spate of misfortune, rather than specific aspects of JetSmarter fleets that are anything other than within industry standard.