Private jet memberships are important tools for many travelers, allowing them to always have a jet ready when they need it most. Overall, members appreciate how access to business aviation provides consistent, safe and purely private experiences that aren’t possible through commercial travel. As you explore private jet memberships, here are seven things you need to know.

Private Jet Memberships: 7 Things You Need to Know

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1. Private Jet Memberships Are Ideal for New Flyers

For newcomers to private aviation, memberships are an easy-to-use and safer alternative to first-class commercial travel. While first-time private jet flyers may not be familiar with all the in’s and out’s of the industry, becoming a member simplifies the process. It also provides the consistency and safety of business aviation at a lower barrier to entry than other private travel options.

2. Pay-as-You-Go, Locked-in Hourly Rates

Another key aspect of memberships is providing consistent pricing with no surprises. Unlike on-demand charter with variable pricing, members receive locked-in hourly rates. In particular, Magellan Jets members enjoy these locked-in rates for 12 months, with just a minimal upfront investment. Additionally, they can renew their memberships annually at a reduced rate.

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3. Guaranteed Aircraft Access

While charter flights allow you pick aircraft on a trip-by-trip basis, you only have access to what the market has available at the time. On the other hand, private jet memberships provide guaranteed aircraft access. You always have a private jet when you need it.

For Magellan Jets members, guaranteed access is provided to four categories of the highest quality aircraft: light, mid-size, super-midsize and heavy cabin. In addition, they have the freedom to fly on as little as 12 hours’ notice.

4. Private Jet Membership Benefits

Private jet membership often include added benefits depending on the program. Magellan Jets members enjoy 365 day a year access with no blackout dates, no fuel or peak surcharges, as well as other perks.

As part of Magellan Jets’ Premium Membership offering, members also have multi-aircraft daily use available, 12-hour call out times, 22 high volume days, plus access to 2007 or newer aircraft. Carbon offsets, complimentary catering and Wi-Fi are included as well.

Magellan members also enjoy access to a select network of premium companies, brands, and collaborators that support and complement their wide range of travel needs–from ground transportation to carbon offsetting to unforgettable luxury experiences.

5. Safer Than Commercial Travel

While there are hundreds of touch points involved with commercial travel, the private jet experience significantly reduces those exposure risks. Above all, private aviation provides a level of safety unmatched by commercial travel.

Here are Magellan Jets, we always put an added focus on the health and safety of our jet card owners, members and clients. Check out this post to read about all the ways we’ve enhanced our protocols in recent months to continue keeping our customers, crews and partners safe.

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6. Supplemental Lift Solutions for Aircraft Owners & Businesses

Although private jet memberships are great tools for first-time flyers, they are also critical solutions for businesses and aircraft owners. As supplemental lift services, memberships provide safety, security and efficiency. It gives companies a resource for protecting their most important assets–their people–with a proven business travel solution. Magellan Jets’ carbon offsetting collaboration with terrapass makes business aviation a sustainable option for businesses and individuals concerned about their carbon footprint as well.

7. Becoming a member is quick and easy

Your Magellan Jets membership journey starts with an investment of as little as $8,500 to enjoy access to one of four categories of aircraft. With a simple onboarding session guided by a guest excellence team member and the simple activation of your exclusive app account, you can start booking your purely private membership flights within the first 24 hours of signing up.


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