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
Aug 14, 2017, 4:13 pm
#1726
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Jeff is Deaf
Posts: 541
Aug 14, 2017, 5:10 pm
#1727
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Star Alliance Gold, Hilton Honors Gold, JetSmarter, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 102
Aug 15, 2017, 12:23 am
#1728
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: TK Elite, BA Gold, Skyteam Elite Plus, IHG Spire AMB, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 162
Membership expires mid September (one more month)
I am actually really active and thinking to buy the cheapest membership if they can offer a special discount (e.g. $5k + 2k flight credit or similar)
Any experience so far?
Aug 15, 2017, 8:31 am
#1729
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
I can't see any reason why they shouldn't want to give you 40% off after giving you 1/4 of a year free, especially if you're "really active."
Aug 15, 2017, 2:22 pm
#1730
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 637
Just one more data point:
I am chartering from NYC to South Florida on a GIV heavy this fall.
My broker came back with her best quote of $19k all-in.
The best price on JetSmarter app is $23,112 all in, which is +$4,112/+22%
Just an FYI.
I am chartering from NYC to South Florida on a GIV heavy this fall.
My broker came back with her best quote of $19k all-in.
The best price on JetSmarter app is $23,112 all in, which is +$4,112/+22%
Just an FYI.
Aug 15, 2017, 2:36 pm
#1731
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: QF LTG
Posts: 1,200
did you try contact a JS rep to see if they could source a better deal?
Aug 15, 2017, 4:47 pm
#1732
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Star Alliance Gold, Hilton Honors Gold, JetSmarter, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 102
What company would you be chartering the jet with? Just out of curiosity.
Aug 16, 2017, 12:20 pm
#1734
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 637
Going back to them after checking with a reputable charter operator to have them try to match the price seems like too much hassle, and I have no reason to switch.
If JS consistently displayed the most competitive charter prices right on the app, combined with the ease of booking, I would be VERY tempted to just use them. However, I am not willing to pay a 30% premium to use an app.
Aug 16, 2017, 1:42 pm
#1735
Join Date: May 2017
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold Club, Chase, JetSmarter, NCL
Posts: 25
I do not believe you will have luck in receiving a special discount as you described. In my experience, the flight credit "extra" has only gone to smart or sophisticated members even when you refer new members...
Aug 17, 2017, 3:42 pm
#1736
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 637
Questions for current members who use NYC shuttles:
How are you getting between Manhattan and HPN? It's like a 45 minute drive, no?
I am mulling over a membership again, but wondering how it's working out with no helis. Or are people usually paying the $250 and the helis are going fairly regularly?
HPN is not convenient for me as 99.9% of what I do is on Manhattan. Thanks.
How are you getting between Manhattan and HPN? It's like a 45 minute drive, no?
I am mulling over a membership again, but wondering how it's working out with no helis. Or are people usually paying the $250 and the helis are going fairly regularly?
HPN is not convenient for me as 99.9% of what I do is on Manhattan. Thanks.
Aug 17, 2017, 5:45 pm
#1737
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
Questions for current members who use NYC shuttles:
How are you getting between Manhattan and HPN? It's like a 45 minute drive, no?
I am mulling over a membership again, but wondering how it's working out with no helis. Or are people usually paying the $250 and the helis are going fairly regularly?
HPN is not convenient for me as 99.9% of what I do is on Manhattan. Thanks.
How are you getting between Manhattan and HPN? It's like a 45 minute drive, no?
I am mulling over a membership again, but wondering how it's working out with no helis. Or are people usually paying the $250 and the helis are going fairly regularly?
HPN is not convenient for me as 99.9% of what I do is on Manhattan. Thanks.
2) The helis are $350 (at least for Smart members). If they go.
Aug 17, 2017, 7:28 pm
#1738
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 637
Are they usually going in your experience? Don't love paying $350 each time to get where I need to go.