Private jet charter is sweeping the corporate world and with good cause. Time is money for any growing business, and private aircraft can save time without sacrificing comfort. But with so many options to choose from, how do you decide on a charter company?
We think it’s the details that make a charter make or break. At Able American Jets, attention to detail is a top concern. They promise a maximum degree of safety and an entire open validation process before flying.
As a result, Able American Jets is one of the few Wyvern authorized brokers. Wyvern was established in 1991 by a team of safety-conscious experts who developed The Wingman Standard for thoroughly evaluating air charter companies. The goal is to assist private jet companies in developing and implementing efficient safety strategies.
Operating for over 35 years, Able American Jets has a reputation for safety, integrity, and agility.
About the Company
Gary Burdsall founded Able Aviation in 1987, which became Able American Jets in 2014. The company’s CEO is Larry Leet, and the headquarters are located in Vero Beach, Florida.
Able American Jets is a Wyvern-authorized charter broker company that offers Jet card subscriptions with varying prices. The company scours numerous subscribed and approved service providers to obtain the best deal for members. The prices are calculated using wholesale rates plus predetermined markups.
All air carrier providers are FAA-approved, and Able American Jets fully screens them to ensure passengers’ safety.
Although there is no minimum time required to book a flight, it is advised that you book at least a month beforehand to get the best pricing.
Jet Card Memberships
Able Jet Card Members have a lot of perks over occasional clients. For example, members can pre-book an aircraft of thier choosing which is guaranteed to be available for their trip. All air carrier providers are FAA authorized and they are thoroughly screened by the company to ensure members’ safety.
There are six types of Jet Cards available to purchase from Able American; let us introduce them so that you can purchase the right one for your needs.
1. Global Flex Jet Card Membership – Individual/Family
The initial deposit for this membership plan is $10,000 per year, with no start-up expenses or fuel surcharges. The rates are pretty competitive, and booking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can choose from over 900 planes and easily find the perfect jet for your trip requirements.
A booking charge of 12% will be applied per flight.
2. Global Flex Jet Card Membership – Corporate
A corporate Flex Jet Card membership requires a yearly deposit of $15,000, with no start-up fees or fuel surcharges. Scheduling a flight is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with discounted prices for members.
You shouldn’t be worried about booking your favorite jet as there are over 900 aircraft available. Catering is available and included onboard, as long as it doesn’t exceed $250 daily.
A booking charge of 15% will be applied per flight.
3. 5-Hour Jet Card Membership – Starter Package
The Starter Package requires a deposit of $5,000 after which members pay an hourly membership fee of $1,000 for chartering a jet or $500 if they choose to fly with a turboprop. There are no start-up expenses or fuel surcharges.
Scheduling is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with discounted prices and more than 900 planes available.
Catering is available and included onboard, as long as it doesn’t exceed $250 daily. Ground transportation is also included with a daily limit of $150.
A booking charge of 5% will be applied per flight. Each flight is paid in advance, unless you provide a $50,000 guarantee document, such as a letter of credit.
4. 15-Hour Jet Card Membership – Silver Package
The Silver Package requires a deposit of $14,400 and an hourly membership fee of $960 for chartering a jet or $480 for a turboprop. There are no start-up expenses or fuel surcharges.
Scheduling is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with discounted prices and more than 1,000 planes to choose from.
Catering is available and included onboard, as long as it doesn’t exceed $250 daily, and ground transportation is included with a daily limit of $150.
A booking charge of 5% will be applied per flight. Each flight is paid in advance, unless you provide a $150,000 guarantee document, such as a letter of credit.
5. 25-Hour Jet Card Membership – Gold Package
The Gold Package requires a deposit of $23,250 and an hourly membership fee of $930 for chartering a jet or $465 for a turboprop. There are no start-up expenses or fuel surcharges.
Scheduling is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with discounted prices and more than 900 planes available.
Catering is available and included onboard, as long as it doesn’t exceed $250 daily, and ground transportation is included with a daily limit of $150.
A booking charge of 5% will be applied per flight. Each flight is paid in advance, or a $250,000 guarantee document, such as a letter of credit.
6. 50-Hour Jet Card Membership – Platinum Package
Now we come to the last, Platinum Package, which requires a deposit of $45,000 and an hourly membership fee of $1960 for chartering a jet or $480 for a turboprop, with no start-up expenses or fuel surcharges.
Reservation of a jet or turboprop applies the same; scheduling is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with discounted prices and more than 900 planes for you to choose from.
Catering is available and included onboard, as long as it doesn’t exceed $250 daily, and ground transportation is included with a daily limit of $150.
A booking charge of 5% will be applied per flight. Each flight is paid in advance, or a $500,000 guarantee document, such as a letter of credit.
Able Jet Card Pricing
By becoming an Able Jet Card member, you will benefit from the companies’ flexibility when chartering a jet.
Since Able American Jets is a brokerage firm that collaborates with many companies, you can easily book flights at any time, without having to worry about peak dates. The jet card membership gives you flight access whenever you need to fly. The company delivers safety, quality, and value with consistent billing.
All hours, acquired through one of the memberships mentioned above, are transferrable and do not expire. The membership costs are non-refundable once the membership is activated. Activation takes place either on the first flight or seven days after the purchase of the membership.
Federal Excise Tax isn’t included in the price, with no fuel surcharge fee, and you receive the invoice before flying. You don’t pay fuel surcharge fees.
| Jet Size | Hourly Price | Amenities | Surcharges |
| Light | $3,580 | WiFi available Dedicated operational team Newer models available | No fuel fee No blackout dates Federal Excise tax fee will be additionally applied |
| Midsize | $4,330 | WiFi available Dedicated operational team Newer models available | No fuel fee No blackout dates Federal Excise tax fee will be additionally applied |
| Super-midsize | $5,330 | WiFi available Dedicated operational team Newer models available | No fuel fee No blackout dates Federal Excise tax fee will be additionally applied |
| Large | $9,030 | WIFI available Dedicated operational team Newer models available | No fuel fee No blackout dates Federal Excise tax fee will be additionally applied |
Empty Leg Flight
Purchasing empty leg flights is a great way to reduce the costs of private air travel.
The phrase empty leg refers to a plane that’s either on its way to or back from a voyage, with no people on board. Families, organizations, and charter brokers can book empty leg flights for as low as a fourth of the entire fee.
The term empty leg does not apply when there are paying passengers travelling round-trip.
The best thing about empty leg flights is that anyone can book them, whether you’re a member or not. Just contact an Able American flight organizer, and if you are flexible with dates, they have a better chance of arranging an empty leg flight.
The Fleet
In 2001, Able American Jets had two FAA Air Carrier Certificates and managed 12 Jets, a GE CJ 610, and CF 700 jet engine refurbishment facilities, four turboprop King Airs, and 24 ground ambulances. Since then they also manage and operate aircraft from many carriers, for your flying pleasure.
As a Wyvern licensed broker, they have access to a diverse fleet of aircraft stationed across the United States, with aircrews available 24/7.
You can book light, midsize, super-midsize, and heavy jets for your trips, so let’s see how they all differ.
1. Light Private Jets
Light jets can access remote locations, thanks to their small size and excellent maneuvering capabilities. If you are travelling to a destination with a small runway, like a tiny island or a rocky mountain, a light jet would be your best option.
Our Recommendation: The Learjet 45XR
The Learjet 45 XR is a light jet manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace from 1998 to 2013. Even though Learjets are not known for their spacious cabins, the Lear 45XR is surprisingly roomy.
Specifications and performance:
- It can accommodate up to eight passengers;
- The cabin volume is 475 cubic ft;
- The cabin dimensions are 19’8″ x 5’1″ x 4’9″ ft;
- Luggage capacity is 65 cubic ft;
- An aircraft range of 2,120 nautical miles;
- A cruise speed of 535 mph.
Besides the Learjet 45XR, Able Americans’ light private jet catalog also features Hawker 400XP and Citation Encore.
2. Midsize Private Jets
Midsize private jets can take you on trips that last more than four hours, without having to stop for fuel. They have a longer range than light jets, but come at a cheaper price than heavy jets. You also get enough baggage space for you and your companions.
Our Recommendation: The Hawker 800XP
The Hawker 800XP is a midsize jet, manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft from 1997 to 2005. The 800XP provides you with a vast amount of space even when fully loaded.
Specifications and performance:
- It can easily accommodate eight passengers;
- The cabin volume is 723 cubic ft;
- The cabin dimensions are 21’3″ x 6′ x 5’8″ ft;
- Luggage capacity is 48 cubic ft;
- An aircraft range of 3,038 nm;
- A cruise speed of 488 mph;
- Each chair has its LCD touch screen to regulate temperature, lights, and entertainment.
Besides the Hawker 800XP, Able Americans’ midsize private jet catalog also features the Learjet 60XR.
3. Super-Midsize Private Jets
If you like the midsize jet class, let us take you one step up further and introduce you to the super-midsize class.
Super midsize aircraft usually feature larger cabins and storage space compared to midsize jets and can fly nonstop for more than seven hours. These qualities make super-midsize jets perfect for bigger travelling parties, around nine passengers, and cross-country travel.
Our Recommendation: The Citation X
Citation X is a long-range aircraft designed specifically for transcontinental trips and a member of the Super Midsize Jet class, manufactured by Cessna from 1996 till the present. It is the largest existing member of the Citation family, and it’s the world’s third-fastest passenger plane that’s currently in production.
Cessna managed to squeeze a transatlantic range into a mid-size package with Citation X. According to Cessna, the Citation can save passengers around an hour thanks to its high cruising speed (between 150 and 200 km/h).
Specifications and performance:
- It can accommodate up to nine passengers;
- The cabin volume is 725 cubic ft;
- The cabin dimensions are 23’7″ x 5’6″ x 5’7″ ft;
- Luggage capacity of 82 cubic ft;
- An aircraft range of 3,300 nm;
- A cruise speed of 605 mph;
- The luggage compartments are heated and pressurized;
- A private lavatory that doubles as a dressing room;
- A full galley;
- A closet for coats and small bags.
Besides Citation X, Able Americans’ super-midsize private jet category also features the Challenger 300.
4. Large Private Jets
Large jets, also known as heavy aircraft, can fly for more than seven hours without stopping for fuel, similar to the previous jet class. But unlike super-midsize jets, they can carry up to twenty people, making them ideal for a larger group of passengers.
Larger aircraft have a greater center of gravity, and as a result – less turbulence. This allows you to have a very comfortable and pleasant flight. That’s a big plus on our checklist.
Our Recommendation: The Falcon 2000
The Falcon 2000 is a member of the heavy jet class, manufactured by Dassault Aviation in association with Alenia (an Italian company), from 1993 to 2000. Adorned with one of the biggest cabins in its class, flying with Falcon 2000 is extremely pleasant and comfortable.
Specifications and performance:
- It can accommodate up to 19 passengers;
- A cabin volume of 1449 cubic ft;
- The cabin dimensions are 31′ x 7’7″ x 6’2″ ft;
- Luggage capacity of 135 cubic ft;
- An aircraft range of 3,380 nm;
- A cruise speed of 530 mph;
- A full-service galley;
- A private lavatory and a dressing room.
Besides the Falcon 2000, Able Americans’ heavy jet catalog also features the Challenger 604.
Discover the Air Concierge Service
Air travel is even easier thanks to air concierge services.
With the Able American Jets flight concierge service, you can plan your trip down to the smallest detail – or have them plan it for you! The concierge service makes sure you receive the aircraft appropriate for your journey and helps you choose one from their fleet.
Able Americans air concierge flight service can manage every element of your travel arrangements, from airport transport to hotels and flights, and offers services such as:
- Rent a car or limousine,
- Make a hotel reservation,
- Schedule your itinerary,
- Help you book a last-minute flight,
- Finding an empty leg charter for your destination.
Medical Concierge Service
Able American Jets’ medical concierge service connects you with a global network of certified air ambulance companies. Their expertise ensures that you receive the most satisfactory service and pricing possible if you ever find yourself in a situation where you urgently need medical help.
The Air Ambulance Services can be booked anywhere globally, except for intrastate medical services, which are subject to local legislation.
The flight coordination center chooses the right air ambulance company and aircraft within seconds of receiving an emergency call. Able American Jets will organize all of the details to meet your demands whenever and wherever that might be. It’s all taken care of with a single phone call.
Once in the air, air ambulances maintain regular contact with the flight command center. A professional medical team takes care of the patient during the trip, and the flight coordinators keep track of the flight’s progress to coordinate land paramedics and ambulances.
Able American Jets is the world’s leading provider of air ambulance services. With the airborne critical care units, they continue to set the bar for emergency medical transport in the twenty-first century, attending to situations 24/7 worldwide.
Conclusion
Able American Jets expanded rapidly to become one of the country’s largest aviation rental, air, and ground ambulance firms with five locations across the US.
Attention to detail is their top concern, and they promise to deliver the most significant degree of safety and a whole and open validation process before your flight. Simply stated, they act as a safeguard between the client and the airline, protecting customers from overcharges and after-trip costs. The wholesale billing from the designated air carrier, the scheduling, taxes, and any additional charges billed to you are visible.
Choosing to charter a private jet with Able American is a good idea if you wish to receive your invoice upfront, with no surprises after the trip, while choosing a plane from a certified air carrier company validated by Able.
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