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You may often wonder and ask yourself, is a private jet worth its costly price tag? A standard-sized jet has a whopping price tag of $5 million, and it can go up depending on the age, size, and features. Furthermore, when you own a private craft, it is necessary that you shell out thousands of dollars each year for its maintenance and other charges. You will also need to hire a professional pilot to fly you to country, and a pilot with more than 5 years experience usuallycosts about $60,000 per year.

A private jet is worth all the money that you paid for it if you are going to use it all the time for business and pleasure. However, if you will only use it only a few times in a year, it is certain that the money that you worked hard for will simply go straight to the rubbish pail.

When a corporate company travels they usually utilize a private jet to charter their executives. A lot of big name businesses use private jet services because it is more convenient. The corporate executives don't have to wait in long airport lines to check in. They don't need to check their bags in before they board. A lot of well knows companies have their own private jets and they hire a pilot to charter them around when they have to go to other countries. A jet charter flight is more comfortable for the executives because there is more room in a private jet. A private jet has more amenities than a commercial flight does. The bathrooms on a private jet are usually cleaner than the ones on a commercial flight. There are not a lot of passengers on a private jet like there is on a commercial flight.

There are several types of private air charter services, and here is a list of the top three that is most commonly requested by travelers.

1. On Demand Services - More frequent travelers choose this type of service for they have complete control over everything. A traveler can choose the destination city, the time and date of departure, and even the type of jet to be used.

2. Ad-Hoc Private Charter Service - This service basically means that you rent a private jet plane as an individual or to represent your organization. There is a larger possibility that you will get discounts or special prices, especially if you availed of the services of the airline repeatedly.

3. Private Charter Membership - It is perfect for those who travel all the time. If you become a member of a certain airline company, it is likely that you will get better costs.