Apr 16, 2016, 7:33 am
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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 16, 2016, 5:40 pm
#526
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
Wow, I don't remember reading that part.
Yikes
The Membership Term will be conveniently renewed automatically and you agree to be charged for the subsequent Membership Term unless you provide JetSmarter a written notice not to renew at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any preceding Term. If Member’s credit card is declined, Member agrees to provide a different method of payment within three (3) business days. If Member fails to provide a different method of payment, and the Membership Fee is due and outstanding longer than ten (10) business days, the Member’s Membership will be cancelled, and Member will forfeit and lose the Initiation Fee and any other accrued benefits, including flight credits. Any outstanding charges shall remain due until paid in full.
The Membership Term will be conveniently renewed automatically and you agree to be charged for the subsequent Membership Term unless you provide JetSmarter a written notice not to renew at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any preceding Term. If Member’s credit card is declined, Member agrees to provide a different method of payment within three (3) business days. If Member fails to provide a different method of payment, and the Membership Fee is due and outstanding longer than ten (10) business days, the Member’s Membership will be cancelled, and Member will forfeit and lose the Initiation Fee and any other accrued benefits, including flight credits. Any outstanding charges shall remain due until paid in full.
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Aug 17, 2016, 3:48 am
#527
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 28
Hey Steve. I was on that flight with you! Sitting in the back. I was just thinking how nice it was being delayed there where we could stretch out and go back in the fbo if we wanted with constant updates from the captain and a "just hangin" vibe. Everyone on board was friendly and quiet and I'll take the relative dissatisfaction of the G4 seat recline over the airport and increased stress of security, FAs, and usual madness any day. Or are we crazy? For all the ways js can improve, the flights are really nice.
Just when I think its all "too much" with the faux celebrities and pseudo-glitz, I then had a great flight with nice people and equally great service. I flew the HPN-VNY shuttle on Sunday. It couldn't have been a better experience; well except that we were delayed 2 hours on the plane do to severe weather in the area that is.
I'm still pissed that they changed the rules and will start charging us for chopper rides into and out of the city, but its still worth it. We'll renew in January.
We are going to try the New York/London shuttle in October.
Steve
I'm still pissed that they changed the rules and will start charging us for chopper rides into and out of the city, but its still worth it. We'll renew in January.
We are going to try the New York/London shuttle in October.
Steve
Aug 17, 2016, 6:35 am
#528
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
Howdy
I was in seat 7.
Yeah its so different when the pilot walks back into the cabin and chats about the delay rather than a disembodied voice. The flight attendant was great. People forget that the pilot's and FA's day gets just as long as ours does when there is a delay.
Sure beats having to deal with thousands of people in a commercial airport setting. And, you can't beat the 2 min wait for luggage and having your car waiting for you within 50 feet.
Steve
Yeah its so different when the pilot walks back into the cabin and chats about the delay rather than a disembodied voice. The flight attendant was great. People forget that the pilot's and FA's day gets just as long as ours does when there is a delay.
Sure beats having to deal with thousands of people in a commercial airport setting. And, you can't beat the 2 min wait for luggage and having your car waiting for you within 50 feet.
Steve
Hey Steve. I was on that flight with you! Sitting in the back. I was just thinking how nice it was being delayed there where we could stretch out and go back in the fbo if we wanted with constant updates from the captain and a "just hangin" vibe. Everyone on board was friendly and quiet and I'll take the relative dissatisfaction of the G4 seat recline over the airport and increased stress of security, FAs, and usual madness any day. Or are we crazy? For all the ways js can improve, the flights are really nice.
Aug 17, 2016, 6:58 am
#529
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,602
Rep asked if I wanted to renew and reminded me about the deadline for renewal or cancellation.
Last edited by SFO777; Aug 17, 2016 at 9:08 am
Aug 17, 2016, 7:04 am
#530
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
how full was that shuttle that was delayed 2 hours?
re delays http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...5k-flight.html
re delays http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...5k-flight.html
Aug 17, 2016, 8:32 am
#531
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
One seat was empty, a no show.
The list was 12, 11 showed-up, Seat 6 was empty and one guy took the opportunity to move from the rear couch and to sit there.
This has been my favorite G-IV seat configuration yet.
This has been my favorite G-IV seat configuration yet.
how full was that shuttle that was delayed 2 hours?
re delays http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...5k-flight.html
re delays http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...5k-flight.html
Aug 18, 2016, 1:09 pm
#534
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Oakland CA
Programs: DL Gold, AS MVPG, Globalist
Posts: 1,008
On my flight last week they claimed they were out of booze, but after takeoff I asked if they had any gin on board and they pulled a huge bag on minis from the cargo hold. Explained that they hide it on JS flights because people steal it all, and that means they end up spending their layover going to liquor stores chasing down minis.
I can't really blame them... Frankly I can't see why anybody would be so desperate for a drink they'd steal it all, but I guess some of the dbags that JS sells memberships to think this is OK.
Aug 18, 2016, 1:12 pm
#535
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,602
There's a rumor going around amongst the XO pilots that the JS members are out to steal all the alcohol. Had two different crews tell me this now.
On my flight last week they claimed they were out of booze, but after takeoff I asked if they had any gin on board and they pulled a huge bag on minis from the cargo hold. Explained that they hide it on JS flights because people steal it all, and that means they end up spending their layover going to liquor stores chasing down minis.
I can't really blame them... Frankly I can't see why anybody would be so desperate for a drink they'd steal it all, but I guess some of the dbags that JS sells memberships to think this is OK.
On my flight last week they claimed they were out of booze, but after takeoff I asked if they had any gin on board and they pulled a huge bag on minis from the cargo hold. Explained that they hide it on JS flights because people steal it all, and that means they end up spending their layover going to liquor stores chasing down minis.
I can't really blame them... Frankly I can't see why anybody would be so desperate for a drink they'd steal it all, but I guess some of the dbags that JS sells memberships to think this is OK.
Aug 18, 2016, 1:24 pm
#536
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
There's a rumor going around amongst the XO pilots that the JS members are out to steal all the alcohol. Had two different crews tell me this now.
On my flight last week they claimed they were out of booze, but after takeoff I asked if they had any gin on board and they pulled a huge bag on minis from the cargo hold. Explained that they hide it on JS flights because people steal it all, and that means they end up spending their layover going to liquor stores chasing down minis.
I can't really blame them... Frankly I can't see why anybody would be so desperate for a drink they'd steal it all, but I guess some of the dbags that JS sells memberships to think this is OK.
On my flight last week they claimed they were out of booze, but after takeoff I asked if they had any gin on board and they pulled a huge bag on minis from the cargo hold. Explained that they hide it on JS flights because people steal it all, and that means they end up spending their layover going to liquor stores chasing down minis.
I can't really blame them... Frankly I can't see why anybody would be so desperate for a drink they'd steal it all, but I guess some of the dbags that JS sells memberships to think this is OK.
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.
Aug 18, 2016, 1:57 pm
#537
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
I love that plane.
Post some pics!
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.
Aug 18, 2016, 2:34 pm
#538
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
operator(s) can change alcohol polices
the couches are kind of interesting option for couples/families traveling together
has anyone seen families onboard ?
what layout and 10 seats for the NY LON ?
the couches are kind of interesting option for couples/families traveling together
has anyone seen families onboard ?
what layout and 10 seats for the NY LON ?
Aug 18, 2016, 2:53 pm
#539
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Paris, France
Programs: Over-entitled UA 1PMM; JetSmarter; HHonors Gold
Posts: 9,723
On my shuttle flight, the FA told us that JS supplies the wine, not the operator. The operator does not open up the liquor cabinet for JS flights.
Aug 18, 2016, 3:24 pm
#540
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
Couches are an interesting option, in concept.
On Sunday on the HPN-VNY shuttle there was a family in the front occupying the couch and 2 seats facing each other. Two kids were on the couch and the parents were in the regular seats.
The layouts are different for each G-IV but generally there are two couches, on the NY to London shuttle the couches only have one person each.
Steve
The layouts are different for each G-IV but generally there are two couches, on the NY to London shuttle the couches only have one person each.
Steve