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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
#2312
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 90
I saw this article earlier today...another lawsuit brewing. Crazy they're seeking $3.4M. Pretty bad odds they bought a sophisticated right before the devaluation.
https://privatejetcardcomparisons.co...t-3-4-million/
https://privatejetcardcomparisons.co...t-3-4-million/
#2313
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
I saw this article earlier today...another lawsuit brewing. Crazy they're seeking $3.4M. Pretty bad odds they bought a sophisticated right before the devaluation.
https://privatejetcardcomparisons.co...t-3-4-million/
https://privatejetcardcomparisons.co...t-3-4-million/
#2314
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Smithtown, NY
Posts: 2
But it seemed like they were on the right track and I almost bought the membership earlier this year.
Geez its really rard to believe how fast this company has gone from Castle to Outhouse. Didnt they get like a quarter billion in multiple rounds of funding? Where did that cash go?
#2315
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 90
I remember reading an article a couple years ago where the author predicted Jetsmarter would soon end in a mess of lawsuits.
But it seemed like they were on the right track and I almost bought the membership earlier this year.
Geez its really rard to believe how fast this company has gone from Castle to Outhouse. Didnt they get like a quarter billion in multiple rounds of funding? Where did that cash go?
But it seemed like they were on the right track and I almost bought the membership earlier this year.
Geez its really rard to believe how fast this company has gone from Castle to Outhouse. Didnt they get like a quarter billion in multiple rounds of funding? Where did that cash go?
#2316
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 637
Just to further scream into the meaningless void, the app is beyond useless now.
Even if you wanted to pay the ~$3k for a shuttle seat, which I would, you cannot reasonably browse options:
- the app shows tons of routes, but virtually none of them have a single shuttle being offered with the red underline
- of the few red-underlined shuttles that show, most of them are “crowdsourced” shuttles with 1 seat out of 9 filled. So virtually certain not to fly.
- the non-underlined numbers are 100% meaningless as they just show you the per-seat price, which is then multiplied by some minimum seat count that you can’t see until you click in
I suppose this thing is completely doomed. Even those who are members, who have lost their money on broken promises, cannot reasonably book seats without chartering out a plane for $30k.
Just waiting for the insolvency announcement at this point
Even if you wanted to pay the ~$3k for a shuttle seat, which I would, you cannot reasonably browse options:
- the app shows tons of routes, but virtually none of them have a single shuttle being offered with the red underline
- of the few red-underlined shuttles that show, most of them are “crowdsourced” shuttles with 1 seat out of 9 filled. So virtually certain not to fly.
- the non-underlined numbers are 100% meaningless as they just show you the per-seat price, which is then multiplied by some minimum seat count that you can’t see until you click in
I suppose this thing is completely doomed. Even those who are members, who have lost their money on broken promises, cannot reasonably book seats without chartering out a plane for $30k.
Just waiting for the insolvency announcement at this point
#2317
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: American Airlines, JetSmarter
Posts: 12
Today’s Gimmick #1
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This Thanksgiving, we asked ourselves the question: Why limit giving to just one day?
Starting today through November 18th, we are gifting you $5,000 in Creation Credit. Your credits are live in your account now, so all you have to do is create flights.
Here’s how to create a Crowdfunded flight:
Take advantage of this limited-time offer and create your flight today.
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This Thanksgiving, we asked ourselves the question: Why limit giving to just one day?
Starting today through November 18th, we are gifting you $5,000 in Creation Credit. Your credits are live in your account now, so all you have to do is create flights.
Here’s how to create a Crowdfunded flight:
- Choose your route
- Pick your departure date — Create a flight between now until February 2019
- Tap Create Your Own Flight
- Select your desired seats — Choose between purchasing the minimum seat requirement and confirm the flight, or only pick the number of seats you need and crowdfund the rest
- Choose your airport and departure time — Pick the departure and arrival airports that are most convenient to you and the departure time that best fits your schedule
- Apply Creation Credit — Use up to 25% of your credit towards the cost of the first seat on a Crowdfunded flight
- Purchase flight — Save an average of $750 per flight with member pricing
Take advantage of this limited-time offer and create your flight today.
#2318
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: American Airlines, JetSmarter
Posts: 12
Today’s Gimmick #2
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Individual
Limited to the first 200 new members
Limited to the first 200 new members
- Save up to $250/hour, per seat on shared private flights over non-members
- Priority flight availability over non-members
- Book unlimited seats for a fraction of a typical charter
- Create on-demand shared and private flights across the globe
- Access to empty leg deals
- 24/7 concierge service, and luxury partner benefits
#2319
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: QF LTG
Posts: 1,200
This would be amazing if it was actually true. 25% of $5000 is $1250. I just went to try and initiate a TEB-IAD shuttle which is listed as $995 to initiate. The app says I can only use $248 of my credit towards that flight. They need to learn how to accurately explain the use of the credits.
#2321
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
Use up to 25% of your credit towards the cost of the first seat on a Crowdfunded flight.
So what they should have written is:
Use your credit towards up to 25% of the cost of the first seat on a Crowdfunded flight.
#2323
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: QF LTG
Posts: 1,200
#2324
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Columbus OH
Programs: DL Diamond, CO Gold, US Silver, Natl Exec, Hertz #1, Avis Preferred, Elite w/ All US Hotel Programs
Posts: 401
Is JetEdge still partnered with JS? At a glance, I don't see any shuttles operated by JetEdge / Western Air Charter. Wonder what happened to the "branded" G-IVs?
#2325
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1
I've been trying to get my money back since July and there has been no sucess. This is crazy. This was the years biggest bait and switch. I actually spoke with the head of customer service Ashleigh about this entire mess. She was nice but very direct and said she was unable to refund my money due to the membership agreement however, she was able to work out a fair deal for me. I called to speak with her two weeks ago and sad to say but she has quit she has left the company. I liked her, she was the only reliable trustworthy person in that place. Now, they are not giving me my money back or the deal. I'm done.