JET CARD ALTERNATIVE

A jet card alternative — no deposit, no expiring hours

For clients who don't want to hand over $100k–$1M+ to fly private, Reserve is a members' broker relationship that delivers the same priority, response times and peak-day access — without the lock-in.

Why clients switch away from jet cards

No lock-in

Jet cards demand a deposit that expires. Reserve does not — pay per flight at broker-neutral pricing across the whole operator market.

Access every aircraft

Cards limit you to one program's fleet. As a broker we source across hundreds of certificated operators — you get the right tail for the mission.

Empty legs baked in

Card programs rarely surface empty legs to members. We do, and Reserve gets first look before public release.

Transparent mark-up

You see the operator quote and our fee separately. No hidden surge pricing on peak days.

Cap-rate certainty when you want it

For clients who want cap-rate certainty on core aircraft, we structure a capped-rate agreement — without the deposit.

Frequently asked

Are jet cards a bad deal?

Not always. For a client flying 50+ hours a year on the same aircraft with predictable notice windows, some jet cards are efficient. For everyone else — irregular routes, mixed aircraft, cost-conscious — a broker relationship usually wins.

What if I fly 25 hours a year?

A jet card that requires $250k upfront ties up capital you may never fully use. At 25 hours a year, per-flight broker pricing plus disciplined empty-leg use is typically 15–35% cheaper end-to-end.

Do you match jet card peak-day access?

Yes. Reserve members get named-account priority through Thanksgiving, Christmas, Super Bowl, Davos, Cannes and August windows. We commit response times in writing.

How do I switch?

Most cards are non-refundable once used. We help clients wind down remaining hours efficiently and transition to per-flight sourcing without losing capacity during the crossover.

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