How does on-demand charter compare with a jet card or fractional program?
How are aircraft and operators vetted?
How is charter pricing determined?
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One dedicated advisor sources the right aircraft and operator for every trip, backed by the safety standards, operational infrastructure and nationwide network of Stratos Jets.
Based in Chicago. Arranging private aviation worldwide.
On-demand charter puts a private aircraft at your call, configured for the trip in front of you, without a membership to maintain, a deposit account to fund, or a bank of hours sitting unused on a balance sheet somewhere.
Once your trip is understood, your advisor selects the aircraft and the operator to match it. If you have booked through a marketplace before, the difference is visible before the aircraft ever leaves the ground.
Call, email, or send the details online: where you're headed, when, how many are traveling, and anything specific to the mission.
The trip's range, payload, runway length, and timing are established first, and the aircraft is matched to those requirements.
Each operator is reviewed against ARGUS standing, airworthiness, crew qualifications, and insurance coverage before being presented as an option.
Your advisor presents the strongest available options, each with full operator detail and pricing included.
Agreement, itinerary, and operator information are documented in Flight Deck™. Ground transport and FBO logistics are arranged, with FlightGuard™ included on every trip.
Call, email, or send the details online: where you're headed, when, how many are traveling, and anything specific to the mission.
Range, payload, runway length, and timing are worked out first, so the aircraft is matched to the trip instead of the trip being squeezed into whatever aircraft is available.
Each operator is reviewed against ARGUS standing, airworthiness, crew qualifications, and insurance before ever being presented to you.
Your advisor brings you the strongest available options with full operator detail and pricing spelled out. Nothing hidden, nothing added later.
Your agreement, itinerary, and operator information are documented in Flight Deck™. Ground transport and FBO logistics are arranged, and FlightGuard™ is included on every trip.
A last-minute trip goes through the same operator review as one booked months out. The Executive Air Space Agency does not change the standard for speed.
Operators must carry current ARGUS certification, verified by an independent third party rather than taken on the operator's word.
An Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest rating a commercial pilot can hold, and it's required on the captain for every flight arranged through this agency.
Every captain must show at least 3,000 logged flight hours, well above FAA minimums, checked against the specific crew assigned to your trip.
Time in the air isn't the same as time in a specific aircraft. Before it's ever offered as an option, the crew must log at least 250 documented hours in that exact aircraft type.
An aircraft's operational status is confirmed before it's ever presented to you. Being listed as available on a marketplace isn't the same as being confirmed ready to fly your trip.
The operator's insurance is checked and confirmed before your trip is ever finalized.
A $50M non-owned aircraft liability policy sits on top of the operator's own coverage on every flight arranged through this agency. It's standard on every trip, not a membership perk or an upgrade.
If a mechanical issue grounds the booked aircraft, FlightGuard™ steps in with a defined financial benefit and a replacement aircraft held to the same operator and safety standards.
Before any aircraft category is recommended, the trip itself is measured first: its range, its payload, the runway length at each end, and the timing the whole itinerary depends on.
Fits
Turboprop
Seats 6-9
Range: Up to 1,000 miles
Short regional hops, small airports
Fits
Light
Seats 6-8
Range: Up to 1,500 miles
East Coast shuttles, quick turns
Fits
Midsize
Seats 7-9
Range: Up to 2,500 miles
Domestic routes, business travel
Fits
Super-Midsize
Seats 8-10
Range: Up to 3,500 miles
Cross-country, extended range
Fits
Heavy
Seats 10-16
Range: Up to 6,000 miles
Transcontinental, group travel
Fits
Ultra Long-Range
Seats 10-19
Range: 7,000+ miles
International, non-stop transatlantic
Aircraft availability is sourced per trip through Stratos FMS™. Final category recommendation is based on your specific route, payload, and schedule.
There are several ways to fly private: on-demand charter, a jet card, an empty leg, and more. The real differences show up in commitment, guaranteed availability, and flexibility, and we can help you find the right fit for how you fly.
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On-demand charter, empty legs, and jet card options for individual and group travel.
Most Flexible
No minimum commitment
Aircraft matched to each trip
Full operator visibility
FlightGuard™ included standard
Pay only for flights you take
No Contract
Up to 75% below standard rates
New routes added daily
No membership, pay per flight
Predictable Pricing
Hours locked in at a fixed rate
Aircraft category guaranteed, not the operator
Hours expire, fees may apply
Recovery protection varies by program
Built for frequent flyers
Specialty Missions
Cargo and time-sensitive medical transport, evaluated the same way every trip is.
Freight
Same-day global deployment
Fixed monthly management fee
Availability not always guaranteed
Long-term commitment required
Fits 50 to 200 hours a year
Patient Transport
Air ambulance, critical care flights
Organ procurement, OPO transport
24/7 sourcing, same-day departures
Oxygen and wheelchair-equipped aircraft
Bedside-to-bedside, ground coordinated
Every quote is itemized before you confirm it, covering fuel surcharges, landing fees, FBO handling, repositioning, and applicable taxes, so nothing shows up later that wasn't already on the page. If something changes before departure, whether that's weather rerouting, a schedule shift, or a fuel adjustment, your advisor tells you before it touches your invoice. Anticipated trip costs are clearly disclosed before booking, and any material changes are communicated as early as possible.
With FlightGuard
Without
The moment a disruption grounds your aircraft, FlightGuard™ recovery is already running
The replacement aircraft is vetted against the same ARGUS and Wyvern standards as the one you originally booked
The financial benefit covering the cost difference is defined in advance, not negotiated after the fact
Whatever aircraft steps in, its crew meets the same qualification bar as the one you booked
FlightGuard™ is included on every charter as a standard feature, not an optional upgrade
A mechanical issue can ground your aircraft hours before departure
Sourcing a replacement becomes a manual search, with no guarantee the next aircraft meets the same standard
The substitute operator carries no assurance of meeting the standard you originally selected
The client is responsible for any cost difference, or the trip is canceled
There is no defined process or timeline for returning you to the air
The Executive Air Space Agency is an independent Stratos Jets franchise providing private aviation advisory and charter brokerage services. Through Stratos Jets, established in 2006, clients have access to a nationwide network of vetted charter operators and Risk-Managed Private Aviation™ standards.