As you can imagine, Monika and I do a lot of travelling, and thus spend a fair bit of time at airports, in terminals, with luggage, and in the air or on rail tracks. Especially with the launch of the #KCCreativeProject, we are anticipating even more travel coming up here. One of the things I always used to joke about was chartering our own jet for efficiency and for comfort. Monika then laughs at me and we head to the airport and fly commercial like everyone else.
In all seriousness though, when we started to play with the idea of having our wedding in Prague and transporting all of our family from the West Coast in Canada, we talked about chartering a jet. How fun it would be to load all our family and friends from a private air-strip and then arrive in the Czech Republic, without the hassle of checking in and luggage and customs, etc. So we did what we always do: we Googled it. And guess what? In the world of luxury and travel, Google does not provide answers. Most of the websites that offered the services of chartering a jet listed no prices or conditions or anything of the sort.
The thing is, its not a simple answer of it costing this much for this location, or that much for that. This is why we have partnered with Air Charter Service to bring you all exclusive information on flying on a private jet, which we hope can help to demystify the whole ‘chartering a jet’ experience. As you can imagine, a multitude of different costs have to be considered when renting your own jet, including airport handling fees, costs for the crew, potential refuel pitstops and how much luggage or equipment you travel with. Ultimately, it all starts with the type and size of aircraft you will require, which differs depending on your location and the size of the travelling party. A forty-five minute flight for six will cost considerably less then a trip to the Caribbean with twenty of your closest friends. But that’s where the good folks at ACS come in; the company was launched in a basement by current Chairman Chris Leach and is now a leading provider of private jet and cargo charter services. They offer no obligation quotes, and assist with determining all of the associated costs so you can focus on enjoying your trip. But we still want to know how much it will cost, right?
So, let’s talk money. Here are some common scenarios and popular routes that ACS has arranged, to give us an idea for what to expect. The smallest size jet will take you and four others from Las Vegas to Los Angeles for approximately $4,435 USD in around an hour. From Los Angeles to Aspen on a slightly larger jet (which can accommodate up to nine people), you’re looking at around $23,200 USD in under two hours. The increase in price is due to the number of people and the potential for ski equipment, which will fit in your slightly larger jet. If you think of it this way, thats around $2,500 per person – not too bad for the luxury of jumping on a jet! For a slightly longer haul flight, say from New York to the gorgeous island of St Maarten, an even larger carrier is required with more fuel and more luggage space, and for nine people will cost you about $34,670 USD.
Conclusion? You don’t have to be a Kardashian to charter a jet, and the friendly staff at Air Charter Service are available to help answer your questions. So, time to start saving! Happy travelling folks.
