Comparison
Magellan Jets
vs JetPartners
Fixed-rate jet cards and memberships
Business Model
Jet Card + Pay-As-You-Fly Membership
Fleet Size
1,000+ certified aircraft (via third-party operators)
Coverage
48 contiguous United States + 200 nautical mile radius, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada
Target Customer
Domestic travelers seeking fixed hourly rates with flexible membership options
Side by Side
How the numbers compare
JetPartners
Magellan Jets
Pricing
Pay-per-flight, no membership fees, no deposits, global pricing
$100,000 deposit (rate lock) or pay-as-you-fly (72hr notice, US-only)
Flexibility
Book any aircraft globally, no advance notice requirements
72-hour notice (pay-as-you-fly) or 24-hour notice (with $100k deposit)
Fleet Access
5,000+ aircraft globally via operator network
1,000+ certified aircraft (third-party network, US-focused)
Coverage
Worldwide coverage (US, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Latin America)
48 contiguous US + 200nm radius, limited international with surcharges
Commitment
Single flight, no deposit, no membership fees
$100,000 deposit (rate lock) or 72-hour advance booking (pay-as-you-fly)
Magellan Jets at a Glance
Strengths
- Pay-as-you-fly option with no upfront deposit (Explorer membership)
- Fixed all-inclusive hourly rates (no fuel surcharges or peak pricing)
- Lower entry point than Sentient Jet or Flexjet (no minimum deposit)
- 365-day availability with zero blackout dates
- Complimentary catering and Wi-Fi for premium members
Limitations
- Limited to 48 contiguous US states + 200 nautical miles
- International surcharges for Caribbean, Mexico, Canada
- Explorer pay-as-you-fly requires 72 hours advance notice (vs 24 hours for premium)
- No owned fleet (relies on third-party operator network)
- Rates exclude 7.5% FET (added on top of quoted hourly rate)
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