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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 29, 2018, 10:02 pm
#2132
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA Gold. UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt (Lifetime Diamond downgraded to Explorist)
Posts: 6,776
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristin.../#7a50c03913c9
new writeup about Aura. The idea sounds nice but have high doubts about sustainability.
new writeup about Aura. The idea sounds nice but have high doubts about sustainability.
Jun 30, 2018, 8:23 am
#2133
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: US
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, Starwood Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,020
Did anyone else noticed Jetsmarter substantially lowered how much a token reduces flights above 3 hours? Dallas To LA or NY used to be $275 after token, then became variable but usually $350 or so, and now the token only takes $100 off.
Jun 30, 2018, 8:35 am
#2134
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: US
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, Starwood Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,020
Jun 30, 2018, 5:05 pm
#2136
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: US
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, Starwood Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,020
Yes, very true. There are still a few routes that are free. But Chicago to NY used to be free and it's not now. This is one of a bunch of examples.
Jul 2, 2018, 8:17 am
#2139
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 10
Jul 2, 2018, 8:59 am
#2140
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: Wheels Up, American Airlines, Jetmembership.com, Delta, Jetblue, Marriott
Posts: 23
Regarding AURA - Sounds Like a good concept. However think logically....Wouldn't JetBlue, American, United, Delta, (Delta by the way who own Delta Private Jets) If this was feasible they would already be running these programs. Except one slight problem, Its isn't feasible and that's why they don't do it.
Also aircraft delivery, the manufacturers aren't going to stop production for other carriers to fill an order for AURA they need to wait like everyone else Which brings me to my next point, AURA hasn't order one airplane which is public knowledge...so that means if they haven't ordered an aircraft yet and they place the order today they still wouldn't have there first aircraft for 5+ years.
Also aircraft delivery, the manufacturers aren't going to stop production for other carriers to fill an order for AURA they need to wait like everyone else Which brings me to my next point, AURA hasn't order one airplane which is public knowledge...so that means if they haven't ordered an aircraft yet and they place the order today they still wouldn't have there first aircraft for 5+ years.
Jul 2, 2018, 10:36 am
#2141
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA Gold. UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt (Lifetime Diamond downgraded to Explorist)
Posts: 6,776
I am guessing they're either going to lease planes or purchase older used planes and refurbish them into the product they're proposing to offer.
i do believe there is a market for this kind of service. The problems being high operating costs and improper or unsustainable growth. There are already existing competitors which makes things difficult. Each operation goes after a slightly different crowd but all in the same general market which makes competition rough.
i do believe there is a market for this kind of service. The problems being high operating costs and improper or unsustainable growth. There are already existing competitors which makes things difficult. Each operation goes after a slightly different crowd but all in the same general market which makes competition rough.
Regarding AURA - Sounds Like a good concept. However think logically....Wouldn't JetBlue, American, United, Delta, (Delta by the way who own Delta Private Jets) If this was feasible they would already be running these programs. Except one slight problem, Its isn't feasible and that's why they don't do it.
Also aircraft delivery, the manufacturers aren't going to stop production for other carriers to fill an order for AURA they need to wait like everyone else Which brings me to my next point, AURA hasn't order one airplane which is public knowledge...so that means if they haven't ordered an aircraft yet and they place the order today they still wouldn't have there first aircraft for 5+ years.
Also aircraft delivery, the manufacturers aren't going to stop production for other carriers to fill an order for AURA they need to wait like everyone else Which brings me to my next point, AURA hasn't order one airplane which is public knowledge...so that means if they haven't ordered an aircraft yet and they place the order today they still wouldn't have there first aircraft for 5+ years.
Jul 2, 2018, 12:06 pm
#2142
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 223
Re Aura, I'd love to see any of the following:
1. A team (LinkedIn shows just the founder, the team they have listed on their website are full-time at other companies)
2. An aircraft (or even just a delivery date for an aircraft)
3. A firm launch date ('2019' is anywhere from 6 to 18 months out)
4. Anything that indicates this is more than a powerpoint deck and a website
1. A team (LinkedIn shows just the founder, the team they have listed on their website are full-time at other companies)
2. An aircraft (or even just a delivery date for an aircraft)
3. A firm launch date ('2019' is anywhere from 6 to 18 months out)
4. Anything that indicates this is more than a powerpoint deck and a website
Jul 2, 2018, 1:19 pm
#2145
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: AMEX Centurion, Inspirato, jetmembership.com, Mandarin Oriental, Hertz Gold Plus
Posts: 91
Let's hope that JS is able to find a sustainable business model and maybe all along they should have sold seats to the general public to supplement their member revenue. Despite countless offers, I never signed up even though I was "this close" more than a few times, I just never pulled the trigger.
No members should be surprised though. In this forum, as early as the first dozen comments people were saying comments such as "enjoy it while it lasts" or "this is great but no way they can keep burning money" and it seems the investors are looking to cut their losses. Great run JS, sorry I wasn't able to take advantage like many of you.
No members should be surprised though. In this forum, as early as the first dozen comments people were saying comments such as "enjoy it while it lasts" or "this is great but no way they can keep burning money" and it seems the investors are looking to cut their losses. Great run JS, sorry I wasn't able to take advantage like many of you.