Thanks to Private Jet Card Comparisons' upgraded Decider Custom Analysis report, it's now easier for private flyers to save time and buy confidently when choosing a private jet flight programme. It is the latest enhancement from the private aviation buyer's guide, which maintains an updated database of over 80 jet cards, charter membership and fractional ownership providers with more than 1,000 programme options.

“While flying privately makes travel easy for consumers, finding the right solution has always been time-consuming and hard to compare. Private flyers are busy people, and dozens of companies offer jet cards, memberships and fractional ownership, each with multiple options. They all have beautiful collateral, but it is hard to compare the rules, policies and pricing that cover when and where you can fly and how much you will pay for your actual flights,” says Doug Gollan, president and editor-in-chief.

He continues: “Jet card contracts can run to dozens of pages, while fractional ownership entails three different contracts, each with fine print. Most companies don't provide the contracts until after prospects have reviewed initial proposals, meaning multiple phone calls and emails.”

Since launching in 2017, Private Jet Card Comparisons has streamlined that process by taking information from those contracts and additional company data, and putting it into a format where members can compare providers and specific options by 65 variables, including where they can fly, the lead time to book, restrictions, blackouts and extra fees, as well as what's included, such as wi-fi, the ability to bring pets and even the cost of deicing.

The Decider Custom Analysis report delivers the comparisons in a multi-page PDF presentation with an overview of relevant providers, including company ownership, aircraft sourcing model, when they were founded and company size. It compares the programmes, precisely fitting the subscriber's needs, including what type of pricing is offered, aircraft categories, specific aircraft types, minimum seat guarantees, purchase price, expiration of funds, rate lock duration, refund policies, membership fees, hourly rates, peak day surcharges, roundtrip discounts, daily and segment minimums, taxi time charges, peak and non-peak booking windows, number of peak days and blackouts, cancellation deadlines and policies, inclusions such as ability to upgrade or downgrade aircraft size, guaranteed wi-fi, ability to bring pets, CO2 offsets and where you can fly at contracted rates.

There is also a link to the latest news on each provider and other relevant articles helpful to buyers.

Most importantly, the Decider Custom Analysis report uses Private Jet Card Comparisons' exclusive Quick Compare Flight Pricing to compare all-in flight costs for up to three flying scenarios. Quick Compare Flight Pricing considers the base hourly rate, fuel surcharges, daily minimums, taxi time, joining fees and other factors that impact what a flyer actually pays for each flight.

Members can request an updated analysis for their personal, immediate family and company flying needs at any time as a paid subscriber. For wealth advisors and others who service multiple clients who need assistance, Private Jet Card Comparisons offers enterprise subscriptions.

“In a nutshell, Private Jet Card Comparisons members save time and buy confidently,” says Gollan.

The annual membership for individuals is $500 and includes one-on-one support, premium content, plus additional benefits.

Private Jet Card Comparisons does not sell subscriber data or accept success or referral fees from flight providers. However, providers benefit from Private Jet Card Comparisons by engaging with consumers who are already educated about their programmes and understand how they are structured, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each offering.