Notes
Short, practical notes on flying smaller aircraft for less: choosing the right size, reading a quote and timing your trip.
Choosing
Pricing
Timing
Light jet or turboprop? Choosing for trips under three hours
How turboprops and light jets compare on speed, runways, cabin, bags and cost for trips under three hours, with a side-by-side table.
What a light jet charter costs, line by line
Every line on a light jet charter quote explained: hourly rate, daily minimums, repositioning, federal excise tax, fees, with a worked example.
Peak days and how to avoid surcharges
Which dates push charter prices up, why demand peaks, and the small changes to timing and airports that save the most on a private flight.