*05.10.2010* 

Sentient Jet the leading private aviation company that offers private jet card, jet memberships and charter flights, is now offering 25-Hour Jet Cards* for purchase. Starting under $90,000**, the new Sentient 25-Hour jet cards provide guaranteed access to Light or Mid sized jets at exceptional prices.

While other jet cards limit you to a single jet, the new 25-Hour jet card by Sentient allows a private jet traveler to choose a range of jets within either size. With prices on average $30,000 below other national card competitors, these jet cards offer the best solution for charter flights and business jet travel. To learn more about specific private jet types, visit our private jet types information page. Sentient 25-Hour jet card holders also have the option of choosing from two age classes. Light Preferred or Mid Preferred jets feature aircraft with an average age of four years and a maximum of ten years. Light Select and Mid Select cards offer jets older than ten years. Both Select and Preferred jets pass the same stringent certification process that is part of Sentient’s 9-Point Safety program

Key program features include guaranteed aircraft charter access even on Sentient’s limited number of pre-designated Peak Travel days, locked in hourly rates and fuel surcharges from the purchase date to expiration and the ability to book your travel 365 days a year with as little as 10 hours’ notice. To learn more about Sentient’s 25-Hour jet cards, fill out one of their online forms to have a Sales Director contact you shortly. Or you can call 800-760-4928.

Sentient Jet is a leading private aviation in the company in the United States, offering outstanding solutions for private jet cards, jet membership and on-demand private jet charter. No matter which Sentient program you choose, Sentient clients benefit from the company’s deep commitment to world-class service as well as a rigorous safety program.

*The Sentient Jet 25-Hour Card is a program of Sentient Jet, LLC ("Sentient"). Sentient arranges flights on behalf of members with FAR Part 135 air carriers that exercise full operational control of charter flights at all times. Flights will be operated by FAR Part 135 air carriers that have been certified to provide service for Sentient and that meet all FAA safety standards and additional safety standards established by Sentient. (Refer to www.sentient.com/standards for details)
**Jet Card prices start at $90,000. These prices are for the base aircraft rate before fuel surcharge and Federal Excise Tax (7.5%).

*4-22-2010*

The recent eruption of the Iceland volcano "Eyjafjallajokull" last week has caused major problems throughout the air travel world. Thousands of flights have been cancelled throughout Europe & other countries which left thousands stranded across the globe. The eruption caused a volcanic ash cloud resulting in an air travel ban which went into effect last Friday. Today, all airports across Europe have been re-opened as aircrafts are now permitted to fly. Unfortunately, this has left many passengers scrambling to find a flight and no one knows how long it may take for the commercial airlines to catch up with this backlog of flights.

At a time when commercial airlines were unable to meet the needs of many flyers, the benefits of the added flexibility of private jet travel have become even more evident. Demand for private jet travel to and within Europe has been soaring since the beginning of the volcano troubles, as air charter companies such as PrivateJets.com have been able to find different solutions to help travelers get to their destinations. While private aviation and commercial aviation were both restricted from flying through the zone of ash for the same safety concerns, private jets are not restricted to the limitations of a scheduled service from A to B. These private charter flights can instead arrive at a new destination, as close as possible to their final destination, or can utilize more out of the way routing to circumvent an area that’s not safe for flight.

This is true not just during times of a major travel disruption affecting multiple countries such as the Icelandic volcano, but also on other occasions when commercial air travel may leave their scheduled passengers with no other options. Over the December holidays in 2006, many fliers became stranded for days in Denver due to severe winter storms. Fliers who turned to charter flights were still unable to fly in or out of Denver, but they could utilize smaller private airports within a few hours drive of the city that were open. In short, private jet charter can provide options that commercial air travel simply can’t.

In addition, some private air charter companies are better equipped than others to deal with the special challenges that arise from these situations. During the past week, travel conditions to and from Europe were changing every few hours. Companies were vying for the limited slots available in the smaller airports that were safe for flight and just outside of the area impacted by the ash. At PrivateJets.com, our company offers a robust capability to deliver flawless service in even the most challenging settings, led by a 24/7 Command Center staffed with aviation professionals, including a dedicated International Specialist.

Now that the ban has lifted, private air charter can help accommodate those who find many flights backed up or delayed over the next week. To get started with a quote for any upcoming or immediate travel needs, simply fill out our online private jet charter quote form today. You can also contact us by phone at 866.835.9487. One of our sales directors will get you to your destination quickly while ensuring outstanding levels of both service and safety