CHARTER OR JET CARD
Jet Card is the easiest way to fly, with included benefits and quicker booking windows. Charters flights are well suited for infrequent flyers.
HOW IT WORKS
Transparent pricing & exceptional service
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25+ Hours
Book 25 hours or more at a bulk rate. Apply hours to domestic and international trips, charged wheels up to wheels down. 1:1 pricing for trips up to 4 days.
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Insurance
Don't get stranded with a refund. We'll get you where you're going with guaranteed plane replacement
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Catered to you
Catering is included for all JetCard flyers at no extra charge.
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Guaranteed Easy
Guaranteed bookings up to 48 hours in advance. Work directly with the same on-call scheduler from the first point of contact to wheels down at your destination.
Flight Service | Cost Per Hour | Minimum Hours Purchased | Crew Days Cost | Dedicated Trip Agent | Quote Turnaround | Catering Included | Guaranteed Plane Replacement | Guaranteed Booking |
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Charter Flight | Per Flight Quote | N/A | Included | Yes | 24 Hours | No | No | Varies |
Merlin1 Jet Card | $7,200 | 25 | Included up to 4 days.
0.5 Hour fee per flight hour for trips longer than 4 days | Yes | Concierge Booking | Yes | Yes | Up to 48 hrs. before departure |
One Way (Jet Card Only) | $9,000 | 25 | N/A | Yes | Concierge Booking | Yes | Yes | Varies |
Hourly pricing is charged wheels up to wheels down.
Jet Card and One-Way ("Occupied Leg") pricing does not include FET taxes.
Additional fees may apply for de-icing, hangar fees, international flights, and special event fees, such as the Super Bowl, Masters, Kentucky Derby, etc...
Most Jet card programs advertise no initiation/membership fees or surprise add-ons including blackout dates, fuel surcharges, and landing fees. At Merlin1, you also get a lower price per hour, complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary catering, a 99% dispatch reliability, personalized services, and avoid burdensome owner approval of shared ownership jets.
Merlin1 Jet Card members receive a lower rate per hour, are guaranteed aircraft availability in 24 hours, and are automatically covered with trip interruption insurance. Charter members call or email for a quote and chartering requires the customer to shop around on a continual basis.
In the rare occurrence when a mechanical delay interrupts a Jet card client trip, most charter companies reimburse the cost of the incomplete legs and wish the client the best. At MERLIN1, we will dispatch the nearest plane to the client’s location and complete the trip at no incremental cost.Merlin1 sets itself apart in the private aviation industry through its strategic focus on operational efficiency and personalized customer service. By operating a fleet of pre-owned aircraft of a single type, Merlin1 has achieved significant cost savings and streamlined scheduling, maintenance, and pilot training and redundancy.
Maintenance Efficiency: A uniform fleet simplifies maintenance procedures, reducing the need for specialized tools and training. Merlin1's in-house maintenance capabilities further enhance efficiency, allowing for quicker turnaround times and minimizing disruptions to flight schedules.
Pilot Training and Redundancy: The company's standardized fleet facilitates efficient pilot training, as pilots only need to familiarize themselves with one aircraft type. This also ensures greater redundancy within the pilot pool, as any pilot can step in to fly any aircraft in the fleet, minimizing disruptions due to pilot unavailability.
By operating a fleet of pre-owned aircraft of a single type, Merlin1 has achieved significant cost savings and streamlined scheduling, maintenance, and pilot training processes.
Aircraft Safety and Reliability: Despite their age, Merlin1's aircraft are meticulously maintained and inspected to the highest safety standards. These aircraft are built to the same exacting standards as commercial airliners, and their useful life expectancy is determined by total flight hours rather than date of manufacture. Regular maintenance checks, including heavy inspections, ensure that the aircraft remain safe and reliable for many years to come.
Value and Misconceptions: The misconception that older aircraft are less safe or reliable is often based on misunderstandings about maintenance standards and aircraft longevity. In reality, the safety and reliability of an aircraft are primarily determined by its maintenance history and total flight hours, not its age. Merlin1's commitment to rigorous maintenance practices and its focus on operational efficiency make its older fleet a valuable and reliable choice for private charter travel.
Our Operation
7 Jets
Modified Citation 650 Jets
2000 Miles
Service range
9 Techs
9 Full-time mechanics
