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What should I check before chartering a private jet?

Ten questions, five minutes, most of the industry's bad experiences avoided. Run any broker — us included — through this list before you book.

Answered by the JetNine dispatch desk · Updated August 2026

The list below is the one we'd want a client to bring to any desk. A broker that answers all ten quickly is telling you something; a broker that stalls on three of them is telling you more.

Before you book, confirm.

  1. 01Is the quote all-in — fuel, crew, landing fees, repositioning, and the 7.5% FET printed on it?
  2. 02Is the price locked at acceptance, or can it move before departure?
  3. 03Which operator flies the trip, and what certificate do they hold?
  4. 04What third-party safety rating does that operator carry — and is it a requirement or a coincidence?
  5. 05What are the pilot minimums — hours, type rating, two-crew?
  6. 06What insurance does the operator carry, and is a certificate available before booking?
  7. 07What is the written remedy if the operator fails the call-out?
  8. 08What's the cancellation and refund policy, in writing?
  9. 09Who do you call mid-trip, and do they answer around the clock?
  10. 10Are catering, ground transfer, and pet or baggage fees itemized before acceptance?

JetNine is an indirect air carrier — Part 295 broker. All flights operated by FAA Part 135 certified carriers.

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