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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
Feb 13, 2019, 8:44 pm
#2371
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 637
shouldn't they be able to rent an APU - where were you flying from?
Just curious, in terms of interiors, my impression was they were supposed to be top end - although i guess part of that would be consistency vs chartering from airplanes with different owners. If somebody want the very best, who would your recommend?
Just curious, in terms of interiors, my impression was they were supposed to be top end - although i guess part of that would be consistency vs chartering from airplanes with different owners. If somebody want the very best, who would your recommend?
2.) The a/c broke when we were flying out of Luang Prabang, Laos. So doubtful there were any jet supplies there. They said they would have flown one in, but did not for reasons I’ve now forgotten. They sent like $10k back for that when we complained.
3.) Our first leg we departed out of HKG FBO and it was easily the best FBO I have ever been to in my life. We pulled up, and the FBO people had suits on and earpieces in. “Mr. X I presume? We will take care of your luggage please enjoy a coffee or drink while we pull the plane up.”
4.) I’m not trying to badmouth Vista in any way. The a/c thing could happen on any plane and the pilots really apologized up and down. I’m just saying we got some cardboard pizza, had a few drinks, but it wasn’t really that over-the-top white glove experience in the marketing.
5.) There were issues landing in Beijing as well, but I really doubt it was Vista’s fault. The pilots were on the phone freaking out - it was really something to watch.
6.) In terms of recommendations, I really don’t know. Vista is supposed to be a modern and consistent fleet. Though I just as much prefer an XOJet Challenger 300. You can pay extra with XO to guarantee a 300 over a citation X. I honestly prefer mixing my own drinks and helping myself to food over a FA, but that is just personal preference. I think Vista does emphasize the consistency, which is nice.
Feb 13, 2019, 9:25 pm
#2372
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 557
1.) I emailed my JetSmarter person today and he said “these aren’t empty legs, they are special positioning flights.” (huh???)
2.) The a/c broke when we were flying out of Luang Prabang, Laos. So doubtful there were any jet supplies there. They said they would have flown one in, but did not for reasons I’ve now forgotten. They sent like $10k back for that when we complained.
3.) Our first leg we departed out of HKG FBO and it was easily the best FBO I have ever been to in my life. We pulled up, and the FBO people had suits on and earpieces in. “Mr. X I presume? We will take care of your luggage please enjoy a coffee or drink while we pull the plane up.”
4.) I’m not trying to badmouth Vista in any way. The a/c thing could happen on any plane and the pilots really apologized up and down. I’m just saying we got some cardboard pizza, had a few drinks, but it wasn’t really that over-the-top white glove experience in the marketing.
5.) There were issues landing in Beijing as well, but I really doubt it was Vista’s fault. The pilots were on the phone freaking out - it was really something to watch.
6.) In terms of recommendations, I really don’t know. Vista is supposed to be a modern and consistent fleet. Though I just as much prefer an XOJet Challenger 300. You can pay extra with XO to guarantee a 300 over a citation X. I honestly prefer mixing my own drinks and helping myself to food over a FA, but that is just personal preference. I think Vista does emphasize the consistency, which is nice.
Feb 14, 2019, 11:43 am
#2374
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
Feb 14, 2019, 12:36 pm
#2375
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
Meanwhile, JetSmarter is burning what remains of its cash on hand throwing parties at the Super Bowl and in Aspen.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...300796150.html
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...300796150.html
Feb 14, 2019, 2:17 pm
#2376
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 637
Meanwhile, JetSmarter is burning what remains of its cash on hand throwing parties at the Super Bowl and in Aspen.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...300796150.html
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...300796150.html
Feb 14, 2019, 2:31 pm
#2377
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
“Members who fly with JetSmarter will have the opportunity to attend the exclusive reception, which will host industry leaders, executives and clients of JetSmarter.”
Feb 16, 2019, 1:07 pm
#2379
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: TXKF and PAR
Programs: AA EXPLT
Posts: 45
Feb 17, 2019, 9:21 am
#2380
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 28
Feb 18, 2019, 11:46 am
#2381
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 637
Mar 1, 2019, 7:16 am
#2383
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 557
Try JetClass (jet class.com) if you are looking at private jets by the seat --
Globe Air has a mustang fleet you can charter the full airplane (just 4 seats) on a flight by flight basis.
Mar 1, 2019, 8:56 am
#2384
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 8
Is this a real operator with its own aoc or another platform that provide pre purchased charter?
Mar 1, 2019, 3:17 pm
#2385
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 557
Broker -- but i believe they charter the aircraft out and take the risk -- last i looked seemed like some Mustangs so only 4 seats -- only 2 - 4 flights per month on some routes but mainly 500 to 800 dollars from when i checked