How to Choose a Jet Card
How to choose
Jet cards differ most in the terms behind the hourly rate. This page shows what to compare between programs and what to confirm in writing before you sign or fund a card.
Data last reviewed: Data version 2026.10 How we compare
How to compare jet card programs
Work within one aircraft category, as the jet card comparison does, and check each program's dated sales status first. Programs carry "Terms criteria (0–3)" on up to seven criteria: pricing transparency, cost predictability, availability terms, cancellation flexibility, commitment and exit, coverage, and program flexibility.
There is no overall ranking and no single score. Scores describe terms, not the company, and they say nothing about safety or service quality. "Not published" means we did not find a term in the provider's public materials; ask the provider. The methodology explains selection, labels and scoring.
For editorial picks by how you fly, see best jet card programs by use case.
What to confirm before you buy
- The current agreement and rate card, and whether excise tax, fuel and taxi time are in the rate.
- Who you contract with, who operates your flights under which certificate, and, for a broker, that it names the operator before you contract for each flight.
- Normal and peak-day callouts, this year's peak and blackout calendar, and every condition attached to "guaranteed".
- The daily minimum, taxi time and repositioning charges outside the service area.
- Cancellation terms on and off peak, and expiry and refund rules for unused hours or funds.
- How prepaid funds are held, and what happens to your balance if the program is sold or restructured.