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
Jun 29, 2016, 9:40 pm
#301
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
Fixed-base Operator
"A fixed-base operator (FBO) is a commercial business granted the right by an airport to operate on the airport and provide aeronautical services such as fueling, hangaring, tie-down and parking, aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance, flight instruction etc."
Jun 29, 2016, 9:42 pm
#302
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
What kind of douche thinks its ok to stand on the wing of another person's aircraft?
Jetsmarter's attitude (and mine too really) is to charter a private jet then if one is not available if flying commercial is such a hassle.
FWIW on XO, Delta, and the shuttles the staff and other pax have been friendly. I have no complaints.
Interesting idea on the Amex and might be worth a shot but I doubt they'll eat a $12k+ charge and if JS is belly up where would the money come from? I'm on track for 50 flights this year. If I get close to that I'll be pretty happy.
FWIW on XO, Delta, and the shuttles the staff and other pax have been friendly. I have no complaints.
Interesting idea on the Amex and might be worth a shot but I doubt they'll eat a $12k+ charge and if JS is belly up where would the money come from? I'm on track for 50 flights this year. If I get close to that I'll be pretty happy.
Jun 29, 2016, 9:45 pm
#303
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
What kind of douche thinks its ok to stand on the wing of another person's aircraft?
This is exactly what will be the downfall of the whole program. People who think its OK to put their feet on the seats of someone else's furniture. Shocking.
I'm sure you'd lose it if someone stood on the hood for your Toyota Celica... just sayin'.
I'm sure you'd lose it if someone stood on the hood for your Toyota Celica... just sayin'.
Jetsmarter's attitude (and mine too really) is to charter a private jet then if one is not available if flying commercial is such a hassle.
FWIW on XO, Delta, and the shuttles the staff and other pax have been friendly. I have no complaints.
Interesting idea on the Amex and might be worth a shot but I doubt they'll eat a $12k+ charge and if JS is belly up where would the money come from? I'm on track for 50 flights this year. If I get close to that I'll be pretty happy.
FWIW on XO, Delta, and the shuttles the staff and other pax have been friendly. I have no complaints.
Interesting idea on the Amex and might be worth a shot but I doubt they'll eat a $12k+ charge and if JS is belly up where would the money come from? I'm on track for 50 flights this year. If I get close to that I'll be pretty happy.
Last edited by backdoc; Jun 29, 2016 at 9:50 pm
Jun 30, 2016, 3:30 am
#305
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Yok, NY
Programs: DL PM, SPG Plat, Amex Plat, CSP. FAA Rotorcraft PPL
Posts: 152
I have one empty leg, TEB-Aspen on a Citation X where no one else showed up. Easter Saturday, was awesome. One SF-NY on a Citation X, was even more awesome to climb that high. 4 challenger flights, 1 falcon, 2 learjet, 3 Gulfstream NY-MIA since March. Need to submit some trip reports but so far very very happy with the value I get.
Jun 30, 2016, 6:11 am
#306
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 7
Got it! Thanks! 🙌
Jun 30, 2016, 4:56 pm
#308
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 90
You're always going to get one a-hole out there. If I were jetsmarter i would terminate his membership. The fact that he's doing that makes it seem to others that it's okay to do that. I'm sure there has to be something in the contract about abusing/damaging the jet.
Jun 30, 2016, 5:31 pm
#310
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 90
Jul 1, 2016, 10:53 am
#311
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
Jul 1, 2016, 2:03 pm
#313
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,601
FBO info would be on your JS flight confirmation/invoice.
There is no point in calling the FBO until you have the tail number.
It's likely to be Signature and they can arrange transportation or anything else you need with just a few hours notice.
There is no point in calling the FBO until you have the tail number.
It's likely to be Signature and they can arrange transportation or anything else you need with just a few hours notice.
Jul 1, 2016, 6:11 pm
#314
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
Jul 1, 2016, 8:10 pm
#315
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
Speechless. Seems clear from the new terms that they're planning on instituting payments for the transcontinental shuttles, too.
EDIT: I am told that the heli fees will not apply to existing members, at least through their current membership years.
EDIT: I am told that the heli fees will not apply to existing members, at least through their current membership years.
Last edited by millions; Jul 2, 2016 at 11:21 am