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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
Jun 1, 2017, 9:34 pm
#1291
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 32
I just got this message:
"I’m giving you a private flight for two to The Abaco Club in the Bahamas with all-inclusive amenities when you join as a Sophisticated member. I only have two slots left, so let’s get you locked in.
The trip includes a roundtrip private flight from Fort Lauderdale direct to Abaco, luxury cabana accommodations, complimentary leisure activities, fine dining, and more.
When's a good time to speak?
Talk soon,
Sam"
They clearly need money and are having trouble selling the Bahamas trip package since this is the third email I've received this month about it.
"I’m giving you a private flight for two to The Abaco Club in the Bahamas with all-inclusive amenities when you join as a Sophisticated member. I only have two slots left, so let’s get you locked in.
The trip includes a roundtrip private flight from Fort Lauderdale direct to Abaco, luxury cabana accommodations, complimentary leisure activities, fine dining, and more.
When's a good time to speak?
Talk soon,
Sam"
They clearly need money and are having trouble selling the Bahamas trip package since this is the third email I've received this month about it.
Jun 1, 2017, 10:06 pm
#1292
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Oakland CA
Programs: DL Gold, AS MVPG, Globalist
Posts: 1,008
Getting a little worried about money. $100M in December, so they should be good for a while, but maybe its tranched. I got the 10% off for early renewal message too; that and the 'prepay for your credits' clearly seems like they're looking to drum up cash.
(Although flipside; the prepay deal is pretty much the way all the jet card brokers work... e.g. prepay $50K and then burn off hours.)
@ensnare what is the 'change' they are referring to?
Last edited by dordal; Jun 1, 2017 at 10:18 pm
Jun 2, 2017, 9:24 am
#1293
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA Silver, Bonvoy Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 21,544
I thought they would have brought in much more than $152M in venture capital.
https://www.crunchbase.com/organizat...marter#/entity
Uber has raised almost $9B, and they're sitting on $7B in cash.
https://www.crunchbase.com/organizat...marter#/entity
Uber has raised almost $9B, and they're sitting on $7B in cash.
Jun 2, 2017, 10:43 am
#1294
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist, Virtuoso Travel Agent, Commercial Pilot
Posts: 2,117
There's a new review on Glassdoor that was posted by a former employee two days ago:
https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Em...VW15281303.htm
It's from a Shuttle Experience Manager who worked there for 3 years and complains that failed to pay on time (presumably recently based on the wording of the review).
Reviews from bitter ex-employees aren't exactly reliable, but it's definitely a bad sign if they're struggling to make payroll.
https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Em...VW15281303.htm
It's from a Shuttle Experience Manager who worked there for 3 years and complains that failed to pay on time (presumably recently based on the wording of the review).
Reviews from bitter ex-employees aren't exactly reliable, but it's definitely a bad sign if they're struggling to make payroll.
Jun 2, 2017, 8:00 pm
#1296
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond. SPG Plat. Marriott Plat.
Posts: 522
I know I'm over a half-a-year late on the response here, but I signed up for it and hopped an empty leg from DAL-AUS over the weekend. It was amazing. From JS customer service, to the pilots, to the FBO staff at both airports, the experience was exemplary.
We took N118DL (800 HawkerXP) in the morning and enjoyed some free booze and a friendly flight with 3 other folks. The plane fit 5 people very comfortably.
From the time I booked the empty leg to the time it was confirmed was just under an hour. Total cost for me and the wifey? $144.00 USD We did end up booking a OW return flight on SW for $455.00. I consider $599.00 for a solid 12-hour day trip to Austin as a steal-of-a-deal based on how I value air travel, and how much we fly.
Unfortunately I never learned how to post pictures on FT, but maybe someday.
We took N118DL (800 HawkerXP) in the morning and enjoyed some free booze and a friendly flight with 3 other folks. The plane fit 5 people very comfortably.
From the time I booked the empty leg to the time it was confirmed was just under an hour. Total cost for me and the wifey? $144.00 USD We did end up booking a OW return flight on SW for $455.00. I consider $599.00 for a solid 12-hour day trip to Austin as a steal-of-a-deal based on how I value air travel, and how much we fly.
Unfortunately I never learned how to post pictures on FT, but maybe someday.
Jun 3, 2017, 2:44 am
#1297
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Geneva, CH
Programs: A3*S, IHG Plat, Accor Plat, BWR Diamond
Posts: 18
In Europe, they say Air Hamburg and GlobeAir deals are due to an IT issue but I don't trust them, already 3 weeks these issue...
Was planning to renew 2 months ago but now it is clearly not worth it anymore
They removed a tons of shuttle routes when on the other side they implement new "routes" as Cairo-Jeddah who nobody cares
I don't understand how they really think their model can work in the long term
Hopefully, SurfAir is starting normally this month with twice daily flights Geneva-London-Zurich-Cannes
Was planning to renew 2 months ago but now it is clearly not worth it anymore
They removed a tons of shuttle routes when on the other side they implement new "routes" as Cairo-Jeddah who nobody cares
I don't understand how they really think their model can work in the long term
Hopefully, SurfAir is starting normally this month with twice daily flights Geneva-London-Zurich-Cannes
Jun 3, 2017, 4:18 am
#1298
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 56
In Europe, they say Air Hamburg and GlobeAir deals are due to an IT issue but I don't trust them, already 3 weeks these issue...
Was planning to renew 2 months ago but now it is clearly not worth it anymore
They removed a tons of shuttle routes when on the other side they implement new "routes" as Cairo-Jeddah who nobody cares
I don't understand how they really think their model can work in the long term
Hopefully, SurfAir is starting normally this month with twice daily flights Geneva-London-Zurich-Cannes
Was planning to renew 2 months ago but now it is clearly not worth it anymore
They removed a tons of shuttle routes when on the other side they implement new "routes" as Cairo-Jeddah who nobody cares
I don't understand how they really think their model can work in the long term
Hopefully, SurfAir is starting normally this month with twice daily flights Geneva-London-Zurich-Cannes
And for Globeair I asked them directly through their website and they told me that they've ended their collaboration with JetSmarter..
Jun 3, 2017, 7:43 am
#1300
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 56
Yes... And now they're offering 3 free months; with the simple membership for mileage millionaires. Means that Europeans shuttles and JetDeals are gonna be simply overcrowded this summer..
I'm definitely not gonna renew in November. It's really not fair for their paying members.
I'm definitely not gonna renew in November. It's really not fair for their paying members.
Last edited by freq.flyer; Jun 3, 2017 at 7:59 am
Jun 3, 2017, 9:44 am
#1301
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,600
Yes... And now they're offering 3 free months; with the simple membership for mileage millionaires. Means that Europeans shuttles and JetDeals are gonna be simply overcrowded this summer..
I'm definitely not gonna renew in November. It's really not fair for their paying members.
I'm definitely not gonna renew in November. It's really not fair for their paying members.
Jun 3, 2017, 10:31 am
#1302
Join Date: May 2009
Location: California
Programs: AS 75K Gold, UA Silver, Marriott LT Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, National EE
Posts: 236
Received the same email. I submitted my AA EXP card and received this automated reply:
"Thank you for your submission. Our team will review your eligibility for this offer in 2 to 3 business days.
JetSmarter Inc.
+1 888 9 VIP JET"
"Thank you for your submission. Our team will review your eligibility for this offer in 2 to 3 business days.
JetSmarter Inc.
+1 888 9 VIP JET"
Jun 3, 2017, 10:56 am
#1303
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Oakland CA
Programs: DL Gold, AS MVPG, Globalist
Posts: 1,008
Did they say why?
Jun 3, 2017, 11:05 am
#1304
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond. SPG Plat. Marriott Plat.
Posts: 522
Got the same, sent my 1.5Mil amex balance. Stoked
Jun 3, 2017, 11:16 am
#1305
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond. SPG Plat. Marriott Plat.
Posts: 522
Hitting the blogs now, this is going to get ugly lol
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....et-membership/
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....et-membership/