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Avoiding Disruption from the French ATC Strike on 18-19th September 2025
What’s happening, and Why it matters? France’s largest air traffic controllers’ union, SNCTA , has declared a 24-hour strike beginning...
Sep 14


Top 7 Mistakes People Make When Booking a Private Jet (And How to Avoid Them)
Whether you're new to private aviation or a seasoned flyer, avoiding these common pitfalls can save you time, money, and hassle. 1....
Aug 7


Why Lower Cabin Pressure on Private Jets means you arrive feeling Refreshed.
When you book a private jet charter with Jet Members, you’re choosing more than just privacy, flexibility, and luxury service. You’re...
Jul 15


Did you know some Private Jets have windows in the ceiling?
Falcon 6X - the Skylight When Dassault set out to design the Falcon 6X , they weren’t just building another business jet - they were...
Jul 15


🛩️ Super Light Jet Comparison: Pilatus PC-24 vs. Top Competitors in the Charter Market
✈️ Pilatus PC-24 vs. Other Super Light Jets: A Category-Bending Performer The Pilatus PC-24 is not just another Super Light Jet - it’s a...
Jul 15


Malaga and the Balearic Islands: Top Destinations for UK Private Jet Travellers
In recent years, Malaga and the Balearic Islands have emerged as some of the most sought-after destinations for private jet travellers...
Jun 20


What is a CTOT? The aviation way of telling you to hurry up and wait.
What is a CTOT? 'Calculated Time of Take Off'. In aviation, we love an abbreviation, but here is one you should take particular attention...
Jun 12


Phenom 300 - becoming the mainstay option within the Super Light Jet category.
With the rise of the Phenom 300 – a firm favourite with operators, with a reliable, well-priced, and cleverly designed interior, we ask...
Jun 12


France imposes higher passenger taxes on Private Jets.
Starting from 1st March, France is changing the way it taxes passengers on Private Jets. Here are the proposed fees (increased from EUR...
Feb 25


Private Jet Charter - TOP 10 TIPS
Whether you are looking at chartering a Private Jet for the 1st time or the 50th, here are some top tips when you are researching your...
Feb 25


UK banking laws – the new 4-day hold on suspicious payments – a problem to consider for the air charter industry?
The grotesque question of asking where the funds are after a booking is made is never a welcome call to make or receive, but could it...
Oct 7, 2024


With the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), is using a traditional broker / travel consultant regarded as a helpful tool or just another mouth to feed for an already premium service product?
You decide. Whether you are reading this from the position of a personal assistant or the principal charterer, with so much information...
Oct 4, 2024


February 2025 - European Empty Legs
View our current Empty Legs (posted 02/10/2024). If you have any other specific trips in mind please contact the team on 01932 961 465....
Oct 2, 2024


What's your preference? Working with smaller or bigger aviation companies?
Last week we visited a small private jet operation in the UK to inspect their brand new Super Light executive jet. The aircraft has one...
Sep 30, 2024


Private Aviation – Fractional Ownership vs Charter considerations.
When it comes to chartering a private jet, and in the quest for the lowest possible hourly rate, some may be enticed with the idea of...
Jun 7, 2024


Private Jet Charter – is your loyalty truly rewarded?
Tim Rees, Flight Director of Jet Members, offers some valuable advice around loyalty within the private aviation industry: “As a person...
Jun 4, 2024


The concept of the first traditional Jet Card turns 25 years old this year.
So, over the quarter century of business, how have Jet Cards evolved, where is the market growing and what are the perceived obstacles to...
Jun 3, 2024


Here’s why we think fixed hourly rate programs are not a good deal. At Jet Members, we can offer something far better.
Why we think fixed hourly rate Jet Card programs are history and why switching to a protected hourly rate is much better deal for everyone.
May 27, 2024


Carbon Offsetting your Private Charter Flights – Going Forward Sustainably.
Jet Members is committed to providing private jet charter options sustainably so this year every charter flight will be carbon offset.
May 26, 2024


What makes a good Private Jet Charter Operator?
5 elements which make good private jet charter operator - Safety, Commercials, Operational Aspects, Aircraft Aspects & the Little Details.
May 24, 2024
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