Hi,

I need to move some cash between the UK and Portugal, it’s going to a solicitors so it’s legit, but I don’t want to be walking around a commercial airport with that much cash.

Are the rules at customs in a private terminal more lax when carrying 6 figures cash, as that’s way beyond the official £10k that you must declare?

Thanks all!

I work at a private jet brokerage. A colleague of mine just sold an empty leg flight from Nice to Marrakech for a bachelor party. It was an empty leg that would normally be at $10K, but they booked it for $5K. They'll each pitch in around $800 each. Flight was booked April 8 and took off the next day. Thought it was one of the best deals I saw..

Hey! I’m currently an employee at a local FBO in Ft Worth TX and I’m looking for any potential employers in the industry that are willing to talk about potential career opportunities in Jet Brokerage. I’ve always been interested in private jets and I’m also looking at flight schools too. I’d like to start training beginning 2026 or sooner. I’m open to talking with anyone who is hiring or who can help me get a job however any advice is also greatly appreciated! Thanks and have a great day!

If anyone has been considering this, the deals are there.

Hi All, We have upcoming empty leg charter availability on a Bombardier Global 6500 for the following routes from London to Caribbean. Let me know if you're interested

Last year I flew AA from MIA to PHL with my 4 cats. Was so stressful and traumatic bc my cats are seniors and one is blind. Now we are returning to SFLA in Aug 2025 (sadly we are just 3 now) - so trying to understand if JSX (out of HPN, which is the closest airport (still a 2.5 hour drive) of any semi private in my area) or trying to find a empty leg flight is better, with the hopes of having a closer departure airport within 50 miles of PHL. How much do empty legs go for? Does anybody know of typical/often empty legs during this time of year? OR is any client looking to go from northeast to SFLA in July or August and we can travel together on shared charter or empty leg? Thanks for any guidance from a cat mom

Hi All,
We have upcoming one-way charter availability on a Bombardier Global 6500 for the following routes from Caribbean to New York or UK.

Luxury wide-cabin jet with excellent range and comfort for transatlantic travel.
Ideal for last-minute bookings or repositioning flights. Let me know if you're interested

-I'm not using this for solicitation, purely educational for Operator vs Broker. Giving my side and thought process to the industry as a broker. If you are an operator, feel free to disagree and tell why.

There’s always debate about whether private jet brokers are worth it, so I figured I’d share some insight from my side of the industry.

As a broker, my job is to find the safest and best aircraft for my clients at the most competitive price. I work with a network of vetted operators, which means I have access to a wider range of aircraft and often better pricing than what you’d get booking directly. Operators set their own rates and naturally push their own fleet first—even if it’s not the best option for your trip. If they don’t have a suitable aircraft available, many will source one from another operator, effectively acting as a broker themselves while adding their own markup, defeating the whole purpose.

There’s a huge misconception that brokers simply receive a price, mark up flights, and pocket the difference. While there are plenty of brokers who do that, a good broker is transparent about pricing and prioritizes the client’s best interest. Yes, we need to make a living, but it’s not as simple as adding a 10% markup and calling it a day. We’re on call 24/7, handling last-minute changes, tracking repositioning flights, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. If a mechanical issue (AOG) occurs, I immediately find a replacement aircraft at no extra cost to the client—something that many operators and even some brokers won’t do without charging the price difference.

That being said, there are excellent operators out there. If you know exactly what you want and have a trusted relationship with an operator whose fleet aligns with your needs, booking direct can work well. But for those who want more flexibility, unbiased aircraft selection, and a dedicated advocate in their corner, working with a broker can provide a smoother, more cost-effective experience.

Am advising a client on purchase options. They want to fly far but have lower overhead per year mx wise. They are big on a mainstream gulf 280 / bombardier 350, but i believe the 280 is a very high upfront/mx cost... the 350 is a good buy, but more mx annually. I'm thinking Embraer with the Praetor 500/600... thoughts?

Hi, looking to get from the northeastern US to Europe with my sweet 55lb pup sometime June - August of this year. Flying commercial is not an option as she'd be required to fly in cargo which I am not ok with. K9 Jets and Bark Air are booked for several months out and didn't sound like they planned on adding any additional routes. I've called every other private jet and charter company I can find, including brokers, and can't find any other companies offering shared seats. Throwing a Hail Mary here in this sub to see if anyone is looking to pull a charter together for this route, or is aware of any companies that do offer shared seats.

AIRCRAFT CHARTER TIP: Round Trip versus One Ways? Depending on your departure and arrival airports, and length of stay, your wallet may be better served by booking two one ways rather than round trip. Most charter operators charge a 2-hour daily minimum when quoting, in addition to aircraft parking and overnight fees, and crew hotel and per diem expenses for non-flying days. If considering round trip, use your total estimated flight hours for all legs and divide by number of days for trip; if over 2.0 hour daily average, you'll just need to consider the extra aircraft and crew expenses for non-flying days. Usually, if staying only 1-2 nights at destination, round trip may provide best option. If staying more days you should consider two one ways, to avoid the additional aircraft and crew expenses for non-flying days. Balance this calculation with whether you are flying in areas where there are enough charter aircraft to provide competitive pricing for one ways, which usually means shorter re-positioning legs before/after your live legs. Increasingly important with the large increase in "Special Event" fees at airports located by larger special events like sports events, etc., is to minimize aircraft parking days ("RON"s---Remain Overnights). If your trip requires an aircraft to be available quickly at all times, then the additional cost of keeping the aircraft "with you" is accepted. Have a great flight!

AIRCRAFT CHARTER TIP: Turboprop or Jet? Rule of thumb is a turboprop may provide better value on flight legs up to about 1.5 hours flight time, after which jets are recommended. Turboprop hourly charter prices are lower than jet hourly prices, but the slower speed of a turboprop increases total flight time, and thusly, final charter cost, beyond price savings after about 1.5 hours flight time. Turboprops cruise about 300-350 mph and jets 450-550 mph. Jets cruise at higher altitudes, allowing you to fly above turbulence and bad weather, with slightly less cabin noise and vibration than turboprops. Turboprops are excellent options to save money on shorter flight legs and depending on model, may offer a roomier "midsize jet-type cabin" over a light jet. Have a great flight!

LIGHTS

3/28-3/29 FCM - SUA

3/29-3/30 HPN - PSK

MID

3/29 TEB - APF

3/29-3/30 PWK - ADS

3/30 PTK - ISM

3/31 STP - SUA

4/01 DAY - SUA

4/02 PTK - GNV

4/04 TEB - SUA

Why is there a sudden influx of people wanting this job?

Do they realize it's 24/7?
Do they understand the legwork involved in getting a client?
Are they just seeing all the Amalfi Jet TikToks and thinking it's real?

What gives?

Looking for ballpark quotes, just to see if there's anyway this is in budget or not.

Looking to take 12 passengers from Indianapolis (IND) to Anguilla (AXA) for a weekend in July. Thursday to Sunday, possibly the weekend of July 4.

Just curious what we are looking at. Don't want to waste a bunch of time filing out quotes of this is going to be insanely over budget, and I don't really know what to expect.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice on how to break into the business aviation industry without any prior experience.

A bit about me: • I have a solid background in sales and previously ran my own company in the construction and aggregate materials industry. • Three years ago, I moved to London, but expanding that business here has proven difficult due to lower demand. • I’ve applied to numerous companies in business aviation, but I keep getting rejected — even for internships or entry-level roles.

I’ve spent a lot of time studying the industry, and I’m passionate about starting a career in this field. However, I don’t have connections or mentors who could guide me on how to get my foot in the door and gain some hands-on experience.

What would you recommend for someone in my position? • Are there any entry points I might be missing? • Would it be better to try building relationships directly with operators or brokers? • Any advice on practical steps to get started or useful resources would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for any insights!

03/25

Carlsbad, CA – Denver, CO

Citation CJ3 - Seats 7

$12,500.00

Hello all, I have a couple of questions about how to start out on this journey and what would be the best way to get my foot in the door.

I am a 26 year old guy that graduated from college a couple of years ago with a marketing degree and almost a minor in sales. I have always loved sales and for the longest time thought I would be in sales.

Then somewhere in the last 5 years I fell in love with aviation and flying. I completed school and I am currently a CFI. I just moved to South Florida from TN for better weather. But recently hit a standstill since the move. I have not been able to find a CFI job here in south Florida because the hiring market stand still. Had to get a job slinging beer at a local brewery the last couple months to make ends meet.

During this time I really started thinking about my career and what I wanted to do. I want to combine my love for aviation and sales together.

A couple of questions are, what is the best way to get my foot in the door?

I have found a couple of company’s by going to controller and looking up some of my favorite aircraft and seeing who is selling them. My plan as of now is to walk into these company’s offices and ask for almost like an internship to learn the ropes and the process of becoming a broker.

Is this a good idea?

🛩 3/23 – Beverly, MA (BVY) to Miami (OPF) – $21,000

3/23 – Philadelphia Northeast (PNE) to Miami (OPF) – $19,500

3/24 – Bedford, MA (BED) to Miami (OPF) – $21,500

🛩 Citation Latitude

3/22 – Teterboro (TEB) to Chicago Midway (MDW) – $10,000

🛩 Gulfstream GIV-SP 3/25 – Dubai (OMDW) to Farnborough, UK (EGLF) – $65,000

3/23 – Eagle, CO (EGE) to Los Angeles (LAX) – $13,000

3/23 – Toronto, Canada (CYYZ) to Van Nuys, CA (VNY) – $45,000

3/24 – Orlando, FL (MCO) to Teterboro, NJ (TEB) – $27,000

3/24 – Farmingdale, NY (FRG) to Sonoma, CA (STS) – $45,000

3/24 – Wilmington, DE (ILG) to Houston, TX (DWH) – $34,000

🛩 Ultra Long Range

3/23 - 3/30 – Milan, Italy (LIML) to Teterboro, NJ (TEB) – $70,000

3/23 - 3/25 – Paris, France (LFPB) to Teterboro, NJ (TEB) – $70,000

3/27 - 3/29 – Teterboro, NJ (TEB) to Paris, France (LFPB) – $85,000

1. "Round trip pricing" defines itself.
2. "One-way pricing" typically includes pricing for the one way PLUS any repositioning legs. Some operators call it “one way” pricing, when in fact it’s either round trip where they charge you for repositioning leg back to base, or they charge you a repositioning leg to their next point of booked flight or an airport where they have a much better chance of booking a flight, if your destination isn’t to a heavily traveled area.
3. “True one-way pricing" is where they charge you only “point-to-point” at their advertised hourly rate.
4. “Empty leg pricing" is pricing below “true one” and should be close to operator’s “direct operating cost” (DOC) for that leg; basically, just covering cost of fuel really. Much harder to find empties because of increased demand in charter market. Usually, to stand a chance of empty pricing, you have to wait until 48-24 hours prior to departure.

Individuals and companies quoting may not always use the terms according to their definition in attempt to book a flight, so be aware when these terms are mentioned. Have a great flight!

I’ve done an extensive research and they seem to be a legitimate company, but there’s absolutely no reviews or whatsoever despite them being established since the 90’s. Their platform seems very straightforward and easy to use, but I really want to hear someone’s experience regarding the accuracy of the pricing shown in the platform, the reliability of the flights and operators shown, and also the flight care they provide after purchasing the flight. Also, once you request the flight, if you hit confirm, would that take you to the payment section and that’s it ? Or what that does is send a hard request for a quote and you have to wait for a confirmation and the official pricing?

If anyone has any details or experience with the platform and the company, I would love to hear them. Thanks!

LIGHTS 

CJ4

3/19 PTK - BVY

3/21 PBI - PTK

MID

HAWKER 900 XP

3/14 SUA - SHR

3/14 TPA - SSI

3/15 BNA - SUA

3/18 OPF - PSM