60% of the time, private jets fly without any passengers on board, Jets usually drop one client in point A and pick up the next one in point B. The distance from point A to point B could be a short hope like Miami to Ft. Lauderdale but it can also be a larger one like New York to Los Angeles. These flights without any passengers on board are called Empty Legs.

Empty legs are usually not offered by your local charter company, 25 hourly cards and fixed hourly programs. On the other hand, Prive Jets do offer empty legs when available to their clients at a point to point price and sometimes at lower prices. The most common routs for empty legs are the coast to coast flights such as New York to Los Angeles and vice versa or the north to south flights such as New York to Miami and vice versa.

Empty legs are not to be confused with one ways that are offered by 25 hour jet cards or fixed hourly programs. These programs claim to offer true one way pricing but the reality is far from the truth. A one way from NY to FL with a 25 hour card program can cost around $12,800 or $11,800 with a fixed hourly program when an empty leg can go for about $8,500 or less.

1. What is the Visa waiver program (VWP)?
2. Does it cover me?
3. How do I apply for it?

Are you planning a trip to the United States and don’t know if you need a visa? Pay attention because you might be able to book a jet and travel without one as long as your country is one of the 35 participants of the program.

Currently 35 counties participate in the United States Visa Waiver Program or VWP, which means that nationals of these countries are able to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. But keep in mind that not all travelers from VWP countries are eligible to use the program. VWP travelers are first required to apply through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) on this site https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ , and once approved they need to print and forward the confirmation to the operator of the jet.

Not only are the passengers required to be eligible for the VWP but also the operator of the aircraft is required to be a participant of the VWP. Not all operators participate on the VWP and like most airlines, might have to fly you from London to NY on a BA without a visa but you will need a visa to enter the United States if you want to rent a jet that does not participate on the VWP. When booking your jet charter please make sure first to ask for a participant VWP Jet.

For additional information please visit: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html

Jet setters are eager to get their first flight on one of the newest jets coming out. They are getting bigger, better and badder.

Check them out

http://www.gulfstream.com/gulfstreamg650/Gulf
http://columbus.cessna.com/
http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/aircraft/7x/

The Tri-State area and Southern California are the busiest hubs for private jet travel. Coast to Coast jet charter flights have seen a tremendous increase in volume in the past couple of years thanks to the increase of one-way flight availability in Super Mid jets that are able to go non-stop between these destinations.

Privé Jets offers one way pricing between Los Angeles and New York in two of the most popular Super Mid-Size jets, Hawker 1000 and Citation X. This program allows for any business traveler or jet setter to go from Coast to Coast in as little as 5 hours with no need for stops on the way.

• When flying on a light jet make sure you ask if the jet has an enclose lavatory or a partial lavatory. Partial lavatories use a curtain making the lavatory less private.
• Use soft luggage to make better use of cargo space.
• For your comfort, ask which is the closest executive airport to your home or office.
• Take full advantage of our Concierge Services: ground transportation, hotel accommodations, tours, etc.