We appreciate the sensitivity of the use of private jets, and we want to mitigate the environmental impact of Private Jet Charter, without specifically emplacing broad stroke limitations and taxes.
Private Aviation can be an easy target when it comes to the environment and sustainability. We get this, and if the industry sits unabated until change is forced, the effects may result in higher charges, and that’s not what carbon offsetting and sustainability should be about – instead it should be about fairly offsetting the emissions made by the private aircraft used.
So, as we strive to make flying privately as simple and sustainable as possible, commencing from 2024 and until further notice, we are making two significant steps to achieve this on all private jet charter requests:
As a mark of appreciation to our members, we, Jet Members, will proactively cover 100% of all carbon dioxide generated on Members’ flights as a complimentary benefit, from now until further notice.
Starting in 2024, the cost of carbon offsetting will be included to the quoted price, identified as a specified charge, with the option to opt out if desired.
A delicate comment but one to consider...
Our carbon offset will cover the entire aircraft from tip to tail, regardless of passengers. This is a better approach than charging per passenger (currently adopted by traditional commercial airlines).
So how will Jet Members calculate the carbon emission?
We keep calculations as simple as possible and calculate the total of carbon dioxide generated based upon your estimated quoted flight time, multiplied by the approximate fuel burn of the specific aircraft.
Once your private charter flight has been completed, you shall receive a certificate through our carbon offsetting partner, Switch2Zero - stating the flight, private jet type, date and total amount of carbon offset.
This is not a legal requirement currently, but it’s a proactive approach to remain sustainable.
Cost Example – 3 hour flight on a Light Jet: £24.09 total for the aircraft.
Step 1 – Fuel Burn Calculation
A Light Jet performing a 3 hour flight (London to Athens) will consume approximately 150 Gallons per hour, so 450 Gallons in total.
Step 2 – Calculate The CO2 Emissions Per Gallon
9.75 KGs per US Gallon (see EIA website)
Therefore,
9.75 x 450 = 4,387.5 KGs over three hours, or 4.38 Tonnes
Step 3 – Cost of Offsetting CO2 with Jet Members
Current Cost for Offsetting CO2 Voluntarily is £5.50 Per Tonne or Part Thereof, which means
4.38 Tonnes x £5.5 = £24.09 for the aircraft, which roughly calculates at only 0.25% of the average charter price
As you can see, the cost of the carbon offset isn’t really substantial when compared to the charter price, but what happens if carbon offsetting becomes mandatory in law, how much could it increase?
Given the carbon credits we purchase are within the voluntary offset scheme, they are significantly lower than the mandatory market, in fact nearly 14x times cheaper.
In the same situation, and on the proviso of no other changes, the rate would increase to a mandatory charge to £337.26 for the same offset, or as a rough calculation, 2% added to the charter fee.
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