Private jet charter and rental in Europe

Private jet charter means hiring a whole aircraft with its crew for your own trip: you choose the day, the hour, the airports and who flies with you. European Private Jets arranges private jet flights across Europe and to the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia, for one passenger or a large group, one way, return or with several stops.

 

We are a charter broker with a head office in Cyprus and offices at the airports of Nice, Geneva and Hamburg. We have no aircraft of our own: every flight is operated by a licensed air operator holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), and through these operators we can choose from about 6,500 aircraft: turboprops, light, midsize and heavy jets and VIP airliners. For each request your manager compares offers from several operators and sends 4 to 7 options with the operator, the model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft.

 

 

Send the route, the date and the number of passengers, and a manager will come back with options:

 

 

Why clients hire a private jet

For most of our clients a private flight is about time rather than status. London Farnborough to Geneva takes 1:33 h in a light jet, there is no queue at check-in, and the same aircraft can bring you home in the evening after a day of meetings.

 

 

The difference from a business class ticket in short:

 

 

The cost per person falls with every seat filled, as the examples in the price section show. For one or two passengers a charter costs many times a business class fare, and for them the Empty Legs described below are the realistic way to fly privately for less.

 

 

How to charter a private jet in four steps

 

When an aircraft and crew are available near your airport, an urgent departure is possible about 4 hours after the booking is confirmed. If the nearest free jet is further away, the operator has to fly it to you first, which adds time and cost. For trips in peak weeks, such as Christmas in the Alps or August on the islands, a request several weeks ahead gives the widest choice.

 

Requests are accepted and processed 24/7, including weekends and public holidays. You can book and sign everything remotely; a visit to one of our offices is possible by appointment.

 

 

Private jet prices in Europe

When you rent a private jet, the price is for the whole aircraft, not per seat. The figure depends on the class of aircraft, the flight time, where the aircraft and its crew are based, the airports at both ends and the season. Each table gives one-way prices for typical routes from several European cities, grouped by region, in three aircraft that suit each kind of trip. They are calculated with one price model, so the routes can be compared with each other. The complete set of tables for twelve European hubs, hourly rates by model and a breakdown of costs is on the private jet prices page.

 

 

Business capitals of Western Europe

Short city-to-city flights are the most common trips in Europe. London and Paris both have airports used only by business aviation, Farnborough and Le Bourget, so a morning flight between them (0:59 h) leaves time for meetings and a return the same day. Every departure from France adds the French solidarity tax per passenger, explained below.

 

 

On legs of about an hour the light jet is the obvious choice for up to six people. The midsize Citation XLS+ is worth the difference for eight passengers, or when you want a taller cabin and room for full-size suitcases.

 

Mediterranean coast and islands

Summer brings the largest flows of the year from northern and central Europe to the sea. Nice handles most of the jet traffic for Monaco and the Riviera, because Cannes-Mandelieu has a short runway and a weight limit of 35 t. On Mykonos in high season private aircraft may only drop off and pick up passengers, then park on another island.

 

 

A family of six with summer luggage is more comfortable in the midsize jet, which has a larger hold. From London to Nice the light jet costs EUR 11,500 and the Citation XLS+ EUR 15,000. In July and August ask early: at Olbia and the Balearic airports, slots and parking for private aircraft are limited in the peak weeks.

 

Alps and ski resorts

Mountain airports limit the choice of aircraft. Sion has a 2,000 m runway with a mountain approach, Samedan near St. Moritz lies at about 1,700 m with a demanding approach, and the altiport of Courchevel (537 m, with a slope) takes only specially approved crews in small types, so most guests land in Chambéry or Geneva and continue by car or helicopter. Here the table compares a Pilatus PC-12 turboprop with two light jets; the flight time column shows the turboprop and the jets.

 

 

The turboprop is the cheapest option and lands on the shortest strips. The PC-24 is a jet that needs almost as little runway, and the Citation CJ3 is the cheaper jet where the runway allows it. Tell us about skis and boot bags in the request: they decide whether a light jet is enough. On winter Saturdays Geneva and Chambéry are at their busiest, and a departure on another day is easier to arrange.

 

 

Northern Europe and the Arctic

Many flights to Scandinavia are business trips, and in winter Tromsø and Finnish Lapland draw groups who come for the northern lights. Norway is in Schengen but outside the EU customs union, so goods above the customs allowances are declared on arrival. In winter de-icing before take-off is a regular extra in the north and is billed after the flight.

 

 

Flights to Tromsø and Lapland take about three and a half hours, still within the range of a light jet, but a group with winter clothing and equipment usually needs the hold of a midsize or super midsize jet.

 

Central and Eastern Europe

Prague, Budapest, Warsaw and the Baltic capitals are one and a half to three hours from most Western European cities. Fewer business jets are based in some of these countries, so the aircraft often comes from Vienna or Germany and positioning can make up a larger share of a one-way price. Warsaw Chopin has night restrictions between 23:30 and 05:30.

 

 

Cyprus, the Canaries, Turkey, Morocco and Israel

Flights of about three to five hours are where a light jet reaches its limit and a larger cabin pays off. The table therefore starts with a midsize Citation Latitude and goes up to the heavy Challenger 650; the flight time is for the Latitude. Cyprus, Morocco, Turkey and Israel are outside the Schengen area, so passports are checked on departure and arrival.

 

 

From Paris to Tenerife the French tax is EUR 420 per jet passenger, as Spain is in the European band. A departure from Paris to Marrakesh would pay EUR 1,015, because Morocco falls into the intermediate band.

 

Long-haul: the Gulf, America, Africa and the Indian Ocean

Intercontinental trips need a heavy or ultra long range jet. The Challenger 650 stops once for fuel on the longest routes, which is marked in the table; the flight time is for the nonstop Falcon 7X. Crew duty limits on very long flights may require an extra pilot, and the quote then includes the additional crew member.

 

 

A Falcon 7X from London to New York costs EUR 86,000 one way and flies 6:51 h without a stop. As the aircraft weighs more than 20 t and has fewer than 19 seats, the higher private-jet rate of UK Air Passenger Duty applies, and travellers from visa waiver countries need an approved ESTA. From Paris to Dubai the French tax is EUR 1,015 per jet passenger.

 

Price per person

Because the price is for the aircraft, each extra passenger lowers the cost per head. Six people sharing a Citation CJ3 from London to Nice pay about EUR 1,900 each before taxes; eight in a Citation XLS+ from Munich to Palma pay about EUR 2,000; twelve in a Falcon 7X from Paris to Dubai about EUR 6,800. A single traveller who wants to pay for one seat can look at Jet Sharing flights.

 

What the price includes

 

Ask which column each item is in before comparing two offers. A low headline price with handling, positioning and waiting time left out can end up higher than an all-in figure. For a same-day return or a stay of a few days the aircraft usually waits for you; for a week or more two separate one-way flights usually cost less than parking and crew hotels.

 

Passenger taxes in Europe

Several countries charge a tax per passenger on departure, so the amount grows with the size of the group:

 

 

The French bands follow the destination country. The European band covers the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and countries whose capital is less than 1,000 km from Paris; the distant band covers countries whose capital is more than 5,500 km away, such as the United States; all others are intermediate. Where a country is not in the table, its taxes and fees are listed in the quote.

 

 

Online price calculator

For a first estimate on your own route, enter the departure, the destination and the number of passengers in the calculator. The result arrives by e-mail or messenger, and a manager then checks real availability with the operators:

 

 

Aircraft classes and hourly rates

Operators sell flight time by the hour, from engine start to engine stop. The hourly rate covers the aircraft, the crew, fuel, maintenance and insurance; the one-way price in the tables above also contains positioning and ground costs. The rates below are the lower end of each class:

 

 

The range in this table is a practical figure with passengers and baggage on board, lower than the maximum given on the aircraft cards, and it shrinks further with strong headwinds. Many operators also charge about one flight hour as a minimum per leg, so a 30-minute hop costs nearly as much as an hour in the air.

 

 

Choose the class by the number of people, the luggage and the longest leg. Two to four passengers on a flight of under two hours do not need more than a very light jet or a turboprop. Eight or nine people with suitcases are cheaper in one midsize jet than in two small aircraft. Every class and model, with cabin sizes, seats and photos, is in the catalogue of private jets; for more than nineteen people, an airliner in a group layout is arranged on request.

 

Top 20 private jets in European charter

These are the models you will meet most often in offers from European operators. Flight-tracking data from WingX regularly puts the Pilatus PC-12, the Citation XLS family, the Phenom 300 and the Challenger 300/350 at the top of business aviation departures in Europe, and light and super midsize jets make up most of the activity. The list runs from the smallest cabin to the largest, not by a score.

 

Seats and maximum range are taken from the aircraft cards; with a full cabin and baggage the nonstop distance is shorter. The hourly rate is the lower end for the model, and the one-way price also includes positioning and ground costs.

 

 

Because many operators fly the light, midsize and super midsize types on the list, a free aircraft is often based near your departure airport, which keeps positioning short. The long-range types are based at fewer airports, so a one-way flight in them more often includes a positioning leg in the price.

 

If the choice between two aircraft is not obvious, leave your number and a manager will call you back:

 

 

Empty Legs and Jet Sharing

An Empty Leg is a flight that an operator has to make without passengers: after dropping clients at a resort, or on the way to collect them in another city. Operators sell these legs at 30-60% below the normal price, sometimes more. The date, time and direction are set by the main charter, and the operator can move or cancel the leg if the main client changes plans, so Empty Legs suit travellers with flexible dates and a back-up option.

 

 

Current offers are listed on the Empty Legs page. Send your route and possible dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we write when a matching leg comes up.

 

Jet Sharing means buying seats on a flight instead of the whole aircraft and sharing the cost with other passengers on the same route. Such flights take place only when enough people book the same day and direction, so in practice an Empty Leg is easier to find than a shared seat.

 

 

Where clients fly through the year

Demand for private flights in Europe follows holidays, events and the ski and beach seasons. When many clients fly to the same places on the same days, free aircraft come from further away and the price rises:

 

 

Within any week, Friday afternoon and Sunday evening are the peaks, and Tuesday to Thursday are the easiest days to find an aircraft at a good price. Airports, terminals, documents and prices for more than 300 cities and countries are collected under popular destinations; among the most requested are France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Greece, Germany, Croatia, Cyprus and Portugal.

 

Safety: who operates your flight

We work only with commercial air operators that hold a valid AOC issued by the civil aviation authority of their country. Within the EU these operators follow EASA rules for commercial air transport and are audited by their national authority. The operator is responsible for the aircraft, its maintenance and the crew, and its name is stated in every offer and in the contract. Before we propose an aircraft, we check:

 

• that the AOC is valid and covers the aircraft type offered;
• the operator's insurance for passengers, baggage and third parties;
• that the aircraft suits the airports on the route, for example a short runway or a steep approach;
• for medical flights and flights with animals, the requirements of the operator and the destination country.

 

We do not arrange flights on privately owned aircraft without a commercial licence, and we do not arrange flights into airspace closed to civil aviation; in such cases we suggest the nearest open airport and the onward journey by road or rail. The difference between a broker and an operator is explained on the air broker page.

 

Services around the flight

One manager handles the whole trip, and on request also the parts before and after the flight:

 

 

The full list, from hotels and villas to event tickets, is on the services page.

 

 

Contract and payment

A flight is paid only after you have the contract. It names the operator, the aircraft, the route and times, what the price includes and the cancellation terms, and sets the payment schedule.

 

 

Cancellation terms depend on the operator and the time left before departure: the closer the flight, the higher the charge. Moving a flight to another date often costs less than cancelling, and we ask the operator for that option first. Details are on the payment page and in the terms and conditions.

 

Our offices

All four offices are at airports and open daily from 08:00 to 23:30; requests are accepted and processed 24/7 by phone +357 96407410, WhatsApp +49 157 33565927 and e-mail private@jets.flights. A visit is by appointment.

 

 

Eleven people work in the four offices, and the team speaks English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, French, Italian, Greek and Spanish. More about the company is on the about us page, the managers are introduced under our team, and maps and directions are on the contacts page.

 

Sites of the same network cover private flights in other languages and markets: privātās lidmašīnas in Latvian, Leie privatfly in Norwegian, jet privato in Italian and πετώντας με ιδιωτικό τζετ στην Κύπρο in Greek. Travellers starting in Britain can follow Empty Legs from UK airports, and Cyprus routes are covered on private jets in Cyprus.

 

 

 

 

Questions about private jet charter

The answers below are grouped by topic. If your question is not here, write to private@jets.flights or call +357 96407410.

 

Prices and payment

• • How much does it cost to charter a private jet in Europe?

  • Hourly rates start at about EUR 2,000 for a turboprop, EUR 3,200 for a light jet and EUR 4,500 for a midsize jet. One way for the whole aircraft, London - Paris in a Citation CJ3 costs from EUR 8,500 and London - Nice from EUR 11,500, plus airport charges and passenger taxes.

• • Is the price per person or for the whole aircraft?

  • For the whole aircraft, up to its number of seats. Six people in a light jet from London to Nice pay about EUR 1,900 each; a single seat can only be bought on a Jet Sharing flight.

• • Which taxes are added to the price?

  • Passenger taxes of the departure country. From France the tax per jet passenger is EUR 420 within Europe, EUR 1,015 to the intermediate band and EUR 2,100 to distant countries; Italy charges EUR 100 per passenger up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 beyond, and the UK charges Air Passenger Duty. All of them are listed separately in the quote.

• • How can I pay for the flight?

  • Payment follows the signed charter contract. You can pay by bank transfer or card, and payment in cryptocurrency is possible, mainly USDT and USDC. Other arrangements, including cash, can be discussed individually and depend on the situation.

• • Can I cancel a flight that has already been agreed?

  • Yes. The charge depends on the operator's terms and the time left before departure: the later you cancel, the more you pay, and shortly before departure it can reach the full price. Moving the flight to another date often costs less, and we ask the operator for that option first.

• • What happens if the operator cancels the flight?

  • If the aircraft develops a fault or the operator cannot fly, your manager looks for a replacement of the same or a higher class from another operator. If no replacement is possible, the money paid is handled as the contract provides. We always do everything to protect the client, but each case depends on the operator's contract.

 

Booking a flight

• • How do I charter a private jet?

  • Send the route, date, time, number of passengers and luggage through the form, by phone +357 96407410, WhatsApp +49 157 33565927 or e-mail private@jets.flights. Your manager checks the airports and the operators' availability and sends offers; when you have chosen one, you receive the contract. Nothing is paid before the contract is signed.

• • How many offers will I receive?

  • Usually 4 to 7 options from different operators and classes, each with the model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, with extras listed separately.

• • How quickly can a private jet take off?

  • If an aircraft and crew are available nearby, about 4 hours after the booking is confirmed. Requests are processed 24/7; when the nearest free aircraft has to be positioned first, it takes longer and costs more.

• • What do I need to provide to book a flight?

  • The names and passport details of all passengers. If a company pays, we also need its name, address and registration or VAT details for the invoice.

• • What information will I receive before the flight?

  • After confirmation you receive the contract, and usually the day before departure a flight brief: the aircraft and its registration, the crew contacts, the address of the business aviation terminal at both ends and the car times if we booked a transfer.

• • Can I add passengers after booking?

  • Yes, up to the number of seats in the aircraft. Send the final passenger list as early as possible: the operator passes passenger data to the airports and border authorities, and late changes on international flights can delay the departure. Extra catering and handling may be charged.

• • Can I change the route after booking?

  • Often yes, by agreement with the operator. A different airport changes the flight time, the fees and sometimes the permits, so the price is recalculated; if the aircraft is already booked for another client after your flight, the change may not be possible.

• • What if a landing permit is not issued in time?

  • Some countries issue permits for private flights only after several working days. Your manager warns you at the request stage if a permit is at risk, and the contract states what happens if it is refused. If it is not granted, we look for another airport or date with the operator.

• • Can I fly to any airport?

  • To any airport that accepts business aviation and suits the aircraft: runway length, opening hours, customs and slots decide. Mountain airports such as Samedan, Sion or the Courchevel altiport take only certain types, and some only crews with special approval.

• • Can you arrange a car to and from the airport?

  • Yes. We book a car with a driver from partner companies to the business aviation terminal and from the aircraft to your address.

• • Can you book a hotel, a helicopter or a yacht?

  • Yes, through partner companies: hotels and villas, helicopter transfers to ski resorts and islands, and yacht charters. Each service is confirmed separately with its own terms.

 

Destinations and travel documents

• • Which countries can I fly to?

  • Anywhere in Europe and to the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia. If a country's airspace is closed to civil flights, we suggest the nearest open airport in a neighbouring country and the onward journey by road or rail.

• • What documents do passengers need?

  • A passport or national ID card valid for the destination, also on flights within Schengen, because the operator records every passenger, and a visa where the destination requires one. EU citizens travelling to the UK need an ETA, and travellers from visa waiver countries need an ESTA for the United States.

• • Do some countries have health requirements for entry?

  • A few countries in Africa and South America ask for an international yellow fever vaccination certificate, in some cases only from travellers arriving from risk areas. Your manager checks the entry rules of the destination when preparing the flight, and each passenger is responsible for carrying the documents.

• • Can I fly there and back on the same day?

  • Yes. The aircraft and crew wait for you, and you pay for both legs and the waiting time; the limit is the crew duty day. London - Geneva takes 1:33 h each way in a light jet.

 

At the airport and on board

• • How early do I need to be at the airport?

  • At a business aviation terminal 20-30 minutes before departure is usually enough. Allow more time if you have goods to declare or need a VAT refund stamp.

• • What happens at the business aviation terminal?

  • You show your passport, hand over the luggage and say which bags you want in the cabin; the handler then takes you to the aircraft, often within minutes. At many airports a car can drive up to the aircraft: send its registration number in advance so that the handling agent can arrange the permit.

• • What if I am late for my flight?

  • Tell your manager as soon as you know. The aircraft waits within the crew duty time and the airport slot; a long delay can mean a new slot, a waiting charge or, at airports with night restrictions, a departure the next morning. An Empty Leg leaves at the time set by the main charter.

• • What is the difference between a charter and a scheduled flight?

  • A charter is planned around your group: you set the time, the airports, the menu and the transfer. A scheduled flight follows the airline timetable, often goes via a hub, and check-in in the main terminal can take one and a half to two hours.

• • How much luggage can I take?

  • As much as the hold and the cabin take within the aircraft's weight limits, with no airline-style excess baggage charges. Mention skis, golf bags, pushchairs and large cases in the request, because they decide which model fits: a light jet takes far less than a midsize jet.

• • Can I order special meals or food from my own restaurant?

  • Yes. Give dietary needs, children's meals or a vegetarian menu with the request, and the menu is sent to you for approval. Dishes from a restaurant you name can be collected if the restaurant packs them for the flight and the caterer or handler can deliver them; they are billed at cost.

• • Is there Wi-Fi and a phone connection on board?

  • It depends on the model and the individual aircraft. Many midsize and larger jets have Wi-Fi, long-range jets often have a satellite connection for calls and data, and most light jets have neither. Use is often charged separately, so ask for it in the request.

• • Can I hold a business meeting on board?

  • Yes, only your group is on board. Most business jets have power sockets for laptops and phones; if you plan to work in flight, ask for a model with club seating, a table and Wi-Fi.

• • Is smoking allowed on board?

  • No. Operators do not allow smoking or e-cigarettes in the cabin, and a breach can lead to a cleaning charge or a penalty.

 

Empty Legs and lower-cost options

• • What is an Empty Leg?

  • A flight an operator has to make without passengers, for example back to base after dropping clients at a resort, or on the way to collect them in another city. The operator sells it below the normal charter price, with the date, time and direction already fixed.

• • How much cheaper is an Empty Leg?

  • Usually 30-60% below the normal charter price, sometimes more. The date and route depend on the main charter and can change, so Empty Legs suit flexible plans.

• • How do I get Empty Leg offers?

  • Look at the Empty Legs page or send your route and possible dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we write when a matching leg comes up. Good legs are taken quickly, so be ready to confirm within hours.

• • Is the service on an Empty Leg the same as on a full charter?

  • Yes: the same aircraft, crew and terminal. The difference is in the terms: the main charter sets the timing, and the operator can move or cancel the leg if its client changes plans.

• • What is the cheapest way to fly privately?

  • Fill the seats: six people sharing a Citation CJ3 from London to Nice pay about EUR 1,900 each before taxes. For one or two travellers an Empty Leg is the realistic option, while Jet Sharing seats are offered only when enough people book the same route and day.

 

Travelling with pets

• • Can I take my dog or cat on board?

  • Yes, the animal travels in the cabin beside you once the operator has approved it, so tell us its breed and weight in the request. Within the EU it needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel and an EU pet passport; the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland and Norway also require a tapeworm treatment for dogs.

• • Which animals can fly, and how large?

  • Dogs and cats fly most often, including large dogs that would have to go in the hold of an airliner. The operator approves each animal in advance by species, breed, weight and carrier; other pets are checked case by case. Documents are described under travelling with pets.

• • Do I need to pay for a seat for my pet?

  • No. The price is for the whole aircraft, so the animal needs no ticket; some operators add a cabin cleaning charge, which is shown in the quote.

• • Can the pet leave its carrier, and who pays for damage?

  • The operator decides whether the animal stays in a carrier or on a lead, at least for take-off and landing. Cleaning or repairs after damage to the cabin are charged to the client under the charter contract.

 

Passengers with reduced mobility

• • What help is available for passengers with reduced mobility?

  • The handling agent can meet the passenger, help through the terminal and to the aircraft, and at larger airports provide a lifting vehicle for boarding. We choose an aircraft with a suitable door and cabin, and a folding wheelchair travels in the hold.

• • When should I tell you about it?

  • In the request, so that the operator and the handlers at both airports can prepare. It also affects the choice of aircraft, because small jets have narrow doors and steep steps.

• • Is the assistance charged?

  • Assistance from the airport or handling agent is listed in the quote: at many airports it is part of handling, elsewhere it is charged separately. A nurse or carer on board is arranged through medical partners at extra cost.

 

Medical flights

• • What documents are needed for a medical flight?

  • The patient's passport or ID card and a medical report from the treating doctor with the diagnosis, the current condition and what is needed in flight, such as a stretcher, oxygen or a medical escort. The receiving hospital is often asked to confirm the admission.

• • How is a medical flight different from a business jet charter?

  • An air ambulance carries a stretcher, oxygen and monitoring equipment, and a doctor or medical team from our partners stays with the patient throughout. A patient who can sit and needs no care in flight can often fly on an ordinary charter after a doctor's approval. More on the medical aviation page.

• • How many people can accompany a patient?

  • Usually one companion. More are possible when the aircraft has free seats and the medical team agrees, which depends on the equipment on board.

• • How does check-in work for a patient on a stretcher?

  • Where the airport allows it, the ambulance drives onto the apron to the aircraft. The handling agent arranges passport and customs checks at the aircraft side, so the patient does not go through the terminal.

• • With which health conditions should I not fly?

  • Passengers with serious chronic illness, after surgery or with injuries should fly only after consulting a doctor, who states in writing what the passenger needs in flight. Flying in late pregnancy is not recommended, and the operator may ask for a doctor's fit-to-fly certificate.

 

Safety and insurance

• • Who operates the flight?

  • A licensed air operator holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). European Private Jets is a broker without its own aircraft; the operator is named in the offer and in the contract.

• • How do you check the operators?

  • Before proposing an aircraft we check that the operator's AOC is valid and covers the type, that its insurance covers passengers, baggage and third parties, and that the aircraft suits the airports on the route. We do not arrange flights on privately owned aircraft without a commercial licence.

• • Who maintains the aircraft?

  • The operator, under a maintenance programme approved by its aviation authority, with scheduled inspections by flight hours and calendar time. The crew also inspects the aircraft before every flight.

• • Who are the pilots?

  • The pilots are employed or contracted by the operator, hold licences and type ratings for the aircraft and pass the regular simulator checks the authority requires. We have no pilots of our own; the crew is named in the flight brief.

• • Is first aid available on board?

  • Crews are trained in first aid, and every aircraft carries a first-aid kit. If a passenger is injured or falls ill, the crew can divert to the nearest suitable airport, where an ambulance meets the aircraft.

• • Do passengers need insurance?

  • The operator must carry liability insurance for passengers, baggage and third parties. Personal travel and health insurance is your choice, though we recommend it, and it is required for a Schengen visa.

• • What if my luggage is lost or damaged?

  • Bags are loaded at the aircraft in front of you and go where you go, so loss is rare. Report any damage to the crew or the handler straight away; it is settled under the operator's liability insurance.

• • How can I avoid unreliable charter offers?

  • Be careful with an offer far below the others without a clear reason. Ask who the operator is, insist on a written contract with the aircraft, the price and the cancellation terms, and check that handling, positioning and waiting time are not left out of the headline price. Otherwise you risk a smaller aircraft than agreed, extra charges or a cancelled flight without a refund.

 

About European Private Jets

• • Why book through European Private Jets?

  • We have arranged private flights for 14 years, work from four airport offices in Larnaca, Nice, Geneva and Hamburg, and have more than 100 regular clients. Through licensed operators we can choose from about 6,500 aircraft, and one manager handles your trip from the first offer to landing, including cars, hotels and helicopters on request.

• • Who will handle my request?

  • A personal manager, in most cases in your own language: the team of 11 speaks English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, French, Italian, Greek and Spanish. Colleagues help with contracts, permits and ground services; the managers are introduced under our team.

• • How do you protect my personal data?

  • We collect only what the flight needs, such as names, passport details and the route, and pass it to the operator, the airports and the border authorities for your flight only. Calls are not recorded. Questions go to our Data Protection Officer Henry Richter at privacy@jets.flights; details are in the privacy policy.