Read a charter quote
An annotated example in round, hypothetical numbers, then a decoder for the quote in your inbox: type in its lines and see what is typical, what is missing and what to ask.
The example
One way, Teterboro to Palm Beach.
Six passengers in a midsize jet. The numbers are illustrations, not a price; the structure is exactly what our quotes look like.
Instant Jet Quote
Sample · hypothetical
- Route
- TEB → PBI
- Trip
- One way · 6 passengers
- Aircraft
- Midsize jet
| Line and basis | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1Flight time2.5 h × $6,000 per hour | $15,000 |
| 2Repositioning2.5 h × $6,000, empty return to base | $15,000 |
| 3Landing, handling and parkingBoth airports | $1,200 |
| 4CateringAs requested | $500 |
| 4Wi-FiPer flight | $300 |
| Subtotal | $32,000 |
| 5Federal excise tax7.5% of $32,000 | $2,400 |
| 6Segment fees6 passengers × 1 leg, about $5 each | $30 |
| All-in estimate | $34,430 |
- 1
Flight time
The hours flown with you on board, at the aircraft’s hourly rate. Midsize jets typically run $4,500–7,000 an hour.
- 2
Repositioning
Getting the aircraft to you and, on a one-way, often back to its base. The biggest variable on most quotes; an aircraft already heading your way can remove it.
- 3
Airport charges
Landing, handling and parking at both ends. Busy airports and peak days cost more.
- 4
Optional extras
Catering and Wi-Fi are your choice. They belong on their own lines, never folded into the hourly rate.
- 5
Federal excise tax
7.5% on domestic US charter. If a quote doesn’t show it, ask whether it is included.
- 6
Segment fees
A small charge per passenger for each leg, about $5 and indexed yearly.
- Σ
The all-in total
What you pay if the trip stays as requested. Changes you make, or charges no one can know ahead such as winter de-icing, are billed under the charter agreement.
Beyond the numbers
What else a complete quote tells you.
The aircraft
Type, and usually year and seating layout, so you can compare like with like.
The operator
Named before you book, with the safety audits it holds.
How long the price holds
Validity can be days in a quiet week and hours in a holiday one.
What happens if plans change
Payment, change and cancellation terms come from the charter agreement.
Quote decoder
Type in your own quote.
Enter the amounts from any charter quote, ours or anyone else’s. The decoder totals them, checks the excise tax and segment fees, and flags lines that are missing or worth a question. What you type stays in your browser.
Your total
$34,430
Total of the lines entered
The decoder starts with the example above filled in. Typical figures are general guidance for US charter, not advice on a specific quote.
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