krazieman

I just bought the one year at $13k plus two extra one time use tokens. Before they added the Dallas to LA and Dallas to NY routes, this was almost useless for me.
But now with an infant, it's easier for us to fly this than commercial.

Is it possible for me to use one my normal shuttle tokens for my wife along with the infant, and then I'll fly commercial?

Sykes

No. You can only use the shuttle tokens for yourself (unless you got the companion add-on to a Sophisticated membership, in which case you may use them for companions only when you're traveling on the same flight)).

krazieman

Thanks, I guess she'll have to be ok with flying commercial while I take the baby.

mwood20

Ah i was wondering myself. There was a few from NYC and boston the other day too.

mwood20

What message board did you see this on?

WhyPrivate

I know I'm in the minority here as a buyer of full charter flights, but came across an interesting new business in the space. Might be of some value.

I was approached by some veteran charter brokers that started a company offering 0% commission charter flights. They offered me a free trial then its a monthly membership fee of a couple hundred. From what they're telling me, they shop to get you the lowest price... then put you in direct contact with the operator. Have any of you heard of this? I'm going to try it out on an upcoming charter next week and will post my results.

WhyPrivate

I can verify that TMC won't quote their Hawker 800XP anymore. Wonder where they will go?

WhyPrivate

Watch value is probably 15-20,000

luvtoflydal

[QUOTE=Nicoolio;29470636]Another offer from JetSmarter - Buy a 3-year Sophisticated membership for 97.5k and get a free Hublot watch - there are only 25 being offered - so hurry, hurry, hurry Hard to tell the value of the watch and JetSmarter isn't saying. I wouldn't want to wear a watch with the JetSmarter logo, but who knows. Some Hublot watches are quite expensive.

actually, the watch's logo seems subtle & the watch looks attractive.
When is it worthwhile to buy Sophisticated rather than standard membership? Are they selling a lot of new memberships? are most members renewing?

mwood20

[QUOTE=luvtoflydal;29475098]I think the riskiest part is paying for 3 years up front when you don't even know if they'll be around that long. Jeeze, some people are still hesitant on ONE year given all the changes JS makes constantly.

krazieman

Anyone fly with infants on Jetsmarter? How has that been?

dval44

dordal

Infants are fine. Under two flies free ( shuttles or empty legs ) as long as you're willing to hold them on your lap. Over two you need to pay (or use one of your seats on an empty).

WhyPrivate

It was not jetly which I was unimpressed with as well for many reasons (too many gimmicks being one of them).

The benefit of this new subscription service is that they actually have real people sourcing the quotes the same way a broker would, then they let me sign up directly with the operator of my choice at 0% mark up. Direct contract with the operator of the airplane so no middle-man. As much as I've benefited in my own business from automation... It does not work at an acceptable level with private jet charters quite yet. You need a human being who knows your specific needs and preferences to find the right plane and responds quickly when plans change.

This is being started by industry veterans and worked very smoothly the first time I used it. The founders of this new company asked that I not publicly reveal the name until they launch but I will share in a private message for those interested and will be happy to provide a recap of my experience.

Nicoolio

Interesting - I guessed Jettly in the other thread -- Wholesale Jet Club I think says 0%, but there is a 3.5% admin fee I believe - but that's been going since last year - A mystery!