Private Jet Charter Blog
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, from what fits in the baggage hold to how to check who is really flying you.
Planning
Do You Need ID or a Passport to Fly Private?
What identification you need for domestic and international private jet flights, how customs works on a charter, and which destinations US citizens can visit without a passport.
Updated September 30, 2026Flying into Aspen by Private Jet: What Makes It Different
Aspen's 7,820-foot runway, curfew, 95-foot wingspan limit, weather diversions to Eagle and Rifle, holiday parking and how altitude affects your aircraft.
Updated September 30, 2026How Much Luggage Can You Bring on a Private Jet?
Typical baggage space by private jet size, why weight matters as much as space, soft vs. hard bags, and the items to tell your operator about in advance.
Updated September 30, 2026Golf Bags on a Private Jet: How Many Fit, and How to Pack
How many golf bags fit on each size of private jet, soft covers vs. hard cases, shipping clubs vs. flying with them, and the best aircraft for golf groups.
Updated September 30, 2026Ski Gear on Private Jets: What Fits and What to Know
How many ski bags fit on each size of private jet, snowboards and boot bags, avalanche packs and batteries, and how mountain airports affect what you can carry.
Updated September 30, 2026Flying Private for the First Time: A Beginner’s Guide
How to book your first private jet, what it costs, the fees to ask about, what happens at the private terminal, and etiquette on board.
Updated September 30, 2026Can You Buy a Single Seat on a Private Jet?
Why charter jets are rented as a whole aircraft, how semi-private airlines sell individual seats, and when each option makes sense.
Updated September 30, 2026Why Use a Private Jet Charter Broker?
What a private jet charter broker does, how brokers differ from operators, what US rules require of them, and what to ask before you book.
Updated September 30, 2026Safety
Part 135 vs. Part 91: Why It Matters Who Operates Your Charter
The difference between FAA Part 91 and Part 135 flights, why paid charters must be flown under Part 135, how to spot an illegal charter, and how to check your operator.
Updated September 30, 2026What Are the Safest Private Jets to Charter?
Why the operator and crew matter more than the aircraft model, what ARGUS, Wyvern and IS-BAO mean, and modern jets known for their safety technology.
Updated September 30, 2026Etiquette
Can You Smoke on a Private Jet?
Whether smoking and vaping are allowed on private charter flights, why most operators say no, the rules on cannabis, and how to ask for a smoking-permitted aircraft.
Updated September 30, 2026Do You Tip on a Private Jet?
Tipping on private jets is optional. What is common for pilots and flight attendants, when a tip makes sense, and how to do it discreetly.
Updated September 30, 2026