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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
Aug 26, 2017, 8:36 am
#1756
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 15
I'm a SIMPLE member, based in Europe and in the literature I originally got, it quite clearly said that shuttles to Ibiza and Nice, while seasonal only, were included in the membership fee.
This appears NOT to be the case, with those flights costing $3750 one way. No communication that they were dropping these as free shuttles whatsoever...ridiculous!
This appears NOT to be the case, with those flights costing $3750 one way. No communication that they were dropping these as free shuttles whatsoever...ridiculous!
Aug 28, 2017, 7:59 am
#1758
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 56
Some weird things are happening right now.. Checked this morning for a London to Paris shuttle for this Thursday, 6/6 seats were available.
Checked again 30min later to book it, the shuttle was full. That's strange.. Hope that they're not selling & showing fake seats/shuttles to maximise their profit..
Checked again 30min later to book it, the shuttle was full. That's strange.. Hope that they're not selling & showing fake seats/shuttles to maximise their profit..
Aug 28, 2017, 2:47 pm
#1759
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 18
I'm a SIMPLE member, based in Europe and in the literature I originally got, it quite clearly said that shuttles to Ibiza and Nice, while seasonal only, were included in the membership fee.
This appears NOT to be the case, with those flights costing $3750 one way. No communication that they were dropping these as free shuttles whatsoever...ridiculous!
This appears NOT to be the case, with those flights costing $3750 one way. No communication that they were dropping these as free shuttles whatsoever...ridiculous!
Aug 28, 2017, 3:24 pm
#1760
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Star Alliance Gold, Hilton Honors Gold, JetSmarter, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 102
I am pretty sure that in their writing they have a statement that says they can change prices at any time. That's how they get you haha
Aug 29, 2017, 3:06 am
#1761
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 18
Yeah they've covered themselves in the Membership agreement, but for the amount of money i'm paying them I expect a bit more service than that. It's a shame they're the only real option in Europe at the moment.
Aug 29, 2017, 7:51 am
#1762
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 56
Planned destinations are quite nice as well
Aug 29, 2017, 8:53 am
#1763
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Star Alliance Gold, Hilton Honors Gold, JetSmarter, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 102
I was also going to recommend SurfAir for you. Not sure what your price range is, but SurfAir would be a better option for you if you don't want to pay per seat or anything like that. I believe they just use Phenom 300s right now over there, and the routes are limited. But I would take a look!
Aug 29, 2017, 10:06 am
#1764
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 557
I was also going to recommend SurfAir for you. Not sure what your price range is, but SurfAir would be a better option for you if you don't want to pay per seat or anything like that. I believe they just use Phenom 300s right now over there, and the routes are limited. But I would take a look!
Aug 29, 2017, 10:26 am
#1765
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Star Alliance Gold, Hilton Honors Gold, JetSmarter, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 102
Ahhh ok - yea the Phenom will work well over there. Especially since they are charging a bit more per month over there vs in the US
Aug 29, 2017, 10:23 pm
#1766
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 557
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-ne...ropean-rollout
Aug 30, 2017, 2:11 am
#1767
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 56
Anyone here tried JetClass.com ? They're selling private jets seats from 650€ without any membership fees. And they're flying from London City Airport which is a must !
JetSmarter is no longer the only option for us who want a better alternative to commercial flights without paying the huge fees of chartering an airplane.
They should think more about us clients, because there's a lot of alternatives out there. A lot of my friends are not renewing their membership..
JetSmarter is no longer the only option for us who want a better alternative to commercial flights without paying the huge fees of chartering an airplane.
They should think more about us clients, because there's a lot of alternatives out there. A lot of my friends are not renewing their membership..
Aug 30, 2017, 3:12 am
#1768
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 557
Anyone here tried JetClass.com ? They're selling private jets seats from 650€ without any membership fees. And they're flying from London City Airport which is a must !
JetSmarter is no longer the only option for us who want a better alternative to commercial flights without paying the huge fees of chartering an airplane.
They should think more about us clients, because there's a lot of alternatives out there. A lot of my friends are not renewing their membership..
JetSmarter is no longer the only option for us who want a better alternative to commercial flights without paying the huge fees of chartering an airplane.
They should think more about us clients, because there's a lot of alternatives out there. A lot of my friends are not renewing their membership..
Looking at their booking engine I am seeing 2-5x per week from about $700 to $2,000 each way - London-Brussels, Milan-Lyon or London-Nice as example.
Owner the same as CharterScanner.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladislav-zenov-5b160430
More info here - was based in VIE, moving to DXB
http://www.charterbroker.aero/mag_st...ml?ident=11369
Not a lot of coverage about the launch.
Aug 30, 2017, 9:50 am
#1769
Join Date: May 2017
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold Club, Chase, JetSmarter, NCL
Posts: 25
Anyone here tried JetClass.com ? They're selling private jets seats from 650€ without any membership fees. And they're flying from London City Airport which is a must !
JetSmarter is no longer the only option for us who want a better alternative to commercial flights without paying the huge fees of chartering an airplane.
They should think more about us clients, because there's a lot of alternatives out there. A lot of my friends are not renewing their membership..
JetSmarter is no longer the only option for us who want a better alternative to commercial flights without paying the huge fees of chartering an airplane.
They should think more about us clients, because there's a lot of alternatives out there. A lot of my friends are not renewing their membership..
If someone has tried their service I would appreciate the feedback.
Maybe Jetsmarter will expand Europe routes to compete with these new entrants.
Aug 30, 2017, 12:46 pm
#1770
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 557
I would also like to know if anyone has tried this service. I have not heard anything about it. London City Airport is slightly more convenient for me and I agree they have more options, but how reliable are their operators? I also can't seem to find any safety information on their website.
If someone has tried their service I would appreciate the feedback.
Maybe Jetsmarter will expand Europe routes to compete with these new entrants.
If someone has tried their service I would appreciate the feedback.
Maybe Jetsmarter will expand Europe routes to compete with these new entrants.
They are a broker so they are operating on a mark-up from whatever they pay the operator, plus marketing expense, headcount and other overheads. It doesn't specify the exact aircraft types although they mention some flights operated by turboprops.
I haven't take the time to do detail math on it, but with limited frequency per week and seemingly slim margins, I guest we will have to see what happens. I suppose as a bolt-on to their existing charter business, maybe that limits overhead so more of the margin between sell price and buy price flows to the bottom line.