Independent private aviation advisor for fractional, jet card and lease decisions

The client-paid model described here is Fractional Aviation Advisors' model. Another firm's role, representation and compensation depend on its own engagement terms.

Fractional Aviation Advisors

We compare aircraft, programs and commercial commitments for the client's travel. The client pays our agreed advisory fee; we receive no operator commissions or referral fees and do not broker the purchase or arrange flights.

Charter broker

A charter broker arranges air transportation with a direct air carrier. The broker's agreement establishes its role in the transaction and the services it provides; that role is different from our analysis of whether a program or form of access fits the client's needs.

Operator sales representative

An operator's representative explains that operator's aircraft, programs and terms and provides its proposal. We assess the proposal alongside relevant alternatives for the client's travel.

The U.S. Department of Transportation describes the role of air charter brokers. Our fee and independence statements apply to this firm, not to every provider of aviation advice.

In a program with fixed monthly fees, less flying does not reduce those payments. An attractive flight rate can therefore accompany a high cost for the hours actually used. We compare the full cost over your expected use and holding period, including how a change in flying would affect the case for each option.

A fractional share also commits capital. A defined repurchase process does not establish how much of that capital you will recover: the net amount returned at exit affects the cost of ownership. We account for it when comparing a share with a lease or another form of access. Your tax advisor evaluates the tax treatment.

The agreement matters if your plans change before the term ends. The ability to reduce hours, change aircraft or leave early depends on its terms, and those changes may carry costs. We review that flexibility before recommending a program, with legal questions reserved for your counsel.

A sound initial choice can become less suitable as travel changes. An unused allocation, rising charges or service that no longer meets your needs can change the case for keeping the program.

Account Management provides periodic oversight of an existing fractional or jet card program. We compare billing and flight records with the agreement and the assumptions behind the purchase, and review service quality and contractual performance. That review helps distinguish a change in your needs from a billing question or a failure to deliver the agreed service.

Renewal gives you a further decision: retain the current program, change its structure or move elsewhere. We advise on those options using your experience in the program, the terms being offered and the alternatives available. Notice periods and exit conditions inform when a change can take place.

This is strategic oversight. Trip booking, traveler coordination and 24-hour operational support remain outside our service.