To inquire about private jet charter , clients have the option to submit an online inquiry, communicate via email, or contact our brokers directly via phone or message. To help you understand how the price of a private jet flight is determined , we have compiled a list of the various fees that are typically included in the total cost. Several factors influence the quote for your private jet flight, including the size of the aircraft, the duration of the trip, any stops for refueling, the number of passengers, and the volume of baggage. These elements influence the majority of the associated costs:
Repositioning costs
When your selected private jet is not parked at your chosen departure airport, there will be a cost associated with the flight to get there. Therefore, your charter quote will include the costs of positioning or repositioning the aircraft.
Defrosting, insurance or hangar costs
De- icing a private jet involves removing ice build-up from the aircraft. In addition to being a dangerous additional weight, ice and snow accumulating on critical surfaces can cause a variety of disruptions. It is therefore essential to ensure that critical areas of the aircraft are clean before your flight. LunaJets offers solutions to reduce or avoid these costs, such as arranging for your aircraft to be parked in a heated hangar the night before your departure. You also have the option of purchasing LunaJets De-icing Insurance to prevent unexpected and often high de-icing costs.
Flight related costs
This cost represents the price of the flight itself and is based on the hourly rate of the type of aircraft you have decided to rent. The number of passengers directly influences the total weight of the aircraft, the fuel requirements, any stops for refueling, the choice of the size of the jet, and therefore, the total cost of the flight.
Airport landing and handling fees
Airports charge landing fees, calculated based on the weight of the aircraft, to finance the maintenance of their infrastructure.
Handling fees are for managing your aircraft on the tarmac. These fees are collected by fixed-base operators (FBOs) or airport handling companies, which provide a range of services including coordinating fueling, arranging ground transportation, maintaining the aircraft’s lavatories, and providing crew rest areas.
Parking and overnight fees
Parking fees apply when return flights are booked. They are the costs associated with parking the aircraft at the airport, whether for one night or a longer period.
Fuel supplement
Due to the volatility of fuel prices, charter brokers often include a surcharge in the quote to cover the difference between the estimated cost of fuel and its actual price at the time of flight.
Crew salaries and expenses
Private jets are usually flown by two pilots. For mid-size and larger jets, a flight attendant is also common. The cost of crew meals is covered by the broker and passed on to the client.
For round-trip flights, crew accommodation costs, which depend on the length of stay on the ground, are also the responsibility of the charterer.
Catering and special requests
These fees are for additional services requested when booking your flight. For example, options such as meals, drinks, special occasion amenities, or customization of the interior or exterior of the aircraft can all be included in the total price of your private jet charter.
Passenger taxes
Passenger taxes vary by route. Many countries impose a departure tax per passenger, making the cost proportional to the number of passengers.
Beyond the fees listed above, additional costs may arise depending on the specific services you wish to add to your flight. Each private jet flight is personalized, as is its rate.
LunaJets quotes are usually provided as a PDF document, but can also be sent via text message, depending on your preference. We offer a variety of jet options for customers to choose from, and the post-quote process is designed to be quick and easy to follow.
LunaJets has revolutionized the market by offering travelers the opportunity to pay less and fly more
Chartering a private jet is the most economical, flexible and simple solution for private travel. At LunaJets, we were the first to offer this model in Europe and have established ourselves as the leader in this field on the continent. We offer an exclusive and tailor-made service during our private flights, while guaranteeing the best rates.
When LunaJets launched this concept in 2007 in the European market , purchasing empty legs and private flights on demand was not as accessible as in the United States. We brought this innovative service to Europe.
From the beginning, LunaJets has been committed to a transparent approach, always with the client’s best interest in mind. This approach earned us ARGUS certification in 2015, making our Geneva-based company the first ARGUS-certified charter broker in Europe . LunaJets remains to this day the leader in Europe when it comes to connecting travellers and air operators. We continue to make a significant contribution to our clients and the private aviation industry by adhering to the highest standards of ethics, safety and quality, for every flight.
