Frequently asked questions
What routes and tasks suit ultra-large jets?
A class for those who need a maximum cabin without long-range prices: 8–10-hour flights like London–Dubai, Paris–Delhi, Dubai–Singapore. Three cabin zones allow a meeting, a meal and sleep at once. Typical tasks — carrying delegations, family travel in large groups, and government and corporate flights with 10–14 passengers. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
What range and how many passengers do ultra-large jets have?
Capacity is 10–16 seats: the Legacy 600/650 take 13–14 passengers, the Challenger 850 up to 14–16. Range: Challenger 850 5,200 km, Legacy 600 6,000 km, Legacy 650 7,200 km, Gulfstream G450 8,060 km, the tri-jet Falcon 900LX 8,800 km. The Legacy's holds of up to 6.8 m³ are the most capacious in the segment short of long-range jets. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How does a ultra-large jet differ from neighbouring classes?
To the large class it adds a third cabin zone and up to 16 seats — but a notable part of the segment (Legacy, Challenger 850) is built on regional airliners, so the aircraft are heavier and climb more slowly. The long-range class (Global, Gulfstream G550+) gives 9,600–14,800 km and fresh airframes, but costs twice as much to buy. Here you get the maximum cabin for sensible money. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How much does an hour on a ultra-large jet cost?
Rates are $8,000–12,000 per hour. Guides: London–Dubai on a Legacy 650 $55–75K, Geneva–Dubai on a Challenger 850 $40–55K. Per passenger at full load that is $300–500 an hour per person — for groups of 10+ it beats two light jets on both cost and logistics: the whole delegation flies together. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How far in advance should a flight be booked?
The standard is 24–48 hours before departure: that is enough to confirm the aircraft, crew and slots. For regular clients we arrange a domestic flight from 4–6 hours. International routes need 48–72 hours: overflight permits for some countries take 3–5 working days. On peak dates — Christmas, summer holidays, major forums — aircraft are booked out 2–3 weeks ahead, so plan early.
What are empty legs and how much can you save on them?
An empty leg is the ferry of an empty aircraft to its next job or home to base. Such segments sell at a 30–75% discount to the usual price: a flight that would cost $25K can come to $8–12K. The limits: the date and route are fixed to the aircraft's schedule, and if the main booking is cancelled the flight may shift. We publish current empty legs weekly — watch the listings.
What are the rules on baggage, pets and flying with children?
Baggage is limited only by hold volume: a light jet takes 5–8 suitcases, while midsize and above fit skis, gun cases and golf bags — clear oversized cargo in advance. Pets travel in the cabin in a carrier or crate; a pet passport, microchip and documents for the destination country are required. Children fly from birth to 2 years with no surcharge.
Can you carry alcohol, smoke and hold events in the cabin?
Alcohol is allowed in the cabin and is included in catering on request. Smoking follows the rules of the specific aircraft and operator (not permitted on most VIP cabins, with some exceptions). Business meetings, presentations and celebrations in the cabin are possible on midsize aircraft and above. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
What happens if a flight is delayed or cancelled due to weather?
In non-flying weather or an airport closure the operator offers a rescheduled departure, a change of alternate airfield or a substitute aircraft — safety always takes priority and the captain decides. If the operator cancels through its own fault, the fee is refunded. We stay in contact with the operator and quickly rebuild the flight. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How do you charter a private jet?
Call us or leave a request on the site. Tell us the dates, the route and how many passengers are flying. We come back with a shortlist of suitable aircraft and a quote for each, usually within a couple of hours.
Once you pick the aircraft we handle the rest: contract, slots, ground handling, catering and, if needed, VIP terminal and transfers. On short notice a flight can be arranged within a few hours.
