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$100K
Program Deposit
$0
Membership Fee
3 hrs
Potential Availability
24/7
Member Support
Private aviation membership
Jet Card Membership — The Zephyr Jets Sky Card
A pre-funded private aviation program for frequent travelers seeking more predictable rates, streamlined booking, and defined benefits without buying an aircraft share.
Choose the flexible Sky Card Debit Program or aircraft-focused Travel Hours Program. Current terms include a $100,000 deposit, no membership fee, locked rates, and refundable funds.
Sky Card rates, availability, refund terms, fees, benefits, booking requirements, and conditions are subject to the current membership agreement.
How Does a Private Jet Card Work?
The Sky Card lets you pre-fund future private aviation rather than source and pay for every flight as an entirely separate transaction.
01
Choose your program
02
Fund your account
03
Request your flight
04
Apply your rate
05
Replenish as needed
Deposited funds are currently described as held in a segregated, interest-bearing account, 100% refundable, with no expiration; hourly rates remain locked for the life of the card balance, subject to the agreement.
Two Sky Card Membership Options
Best for changing missions
Sky Card Debit Program
A funded account that lets members choose an aircraft appropriate for each mission—from a regional light jet to a super-midsize or heavy jet for international travel. Designed for travelers prioritizing flexibility across a 3,500+ aircraft network.
Best for repeatable travel
Travel Hours Program
Purchase hours around a particular aircraft type and draw against them when flying. Members can exchange upward or downward subject to applicable fees and terms. Aircraft category does not guarantee the same physical aircraft.
Program economics
How Much Does a Private Jet Membership Cost?
Membership programs may charge fees, require prepaid hours, or use an account deposit. Sky Card’s current structure separates the cost to join from the cost to fly.
Sky Card Detail
Current Program Information
Program Deposit
$100,000
Membership Fee
Free
Concierge Services
Available
Standard Catering
Included up to $500 per trip
Hourly Rate
Locked for the life of the card balance
Deposit Refundability
100% refundable under current published terms
Balance Expiration
No expiration under current published terms
What does a Sky Card flight cost?
The $100,000 deposit is not a $100,000 non-refundable fee. Flight cost is based on the applicable hourly rate multiplied by occupied flight hours, plus applicable federal excise tax or international fees.
What Should You Compare When Choosing a Jet Card?
The best membership is not necessarily the one with the lowest advertised hourly rate. Compare the terms that determine real cost and practicality.
What to Compare
Zephyr Jets Sky Card
What to Ask Any Provider
Upfront structure
$100,000 deposit; no published membership fee
Deposit, membership fee, or prepaid hours?
Rate changes
Locked for life of card balance
How often can rates change?
Aircraft choice
Debit and Travel Hours options with interchange
Are you restricted to one category?
Refundability
Current terms state 100% refundable
Are unused funds refundable?
Expiration
Current terms state no expiration
Do funds or hours expire?
Booking notice
As little as 3 hours; 24h round-trip / 48h one-way preferred
What notice applies in ordinary and peak travel?
Wait / overnight fees
Current program states none
When are ground or overnight charges added?
Cancellation
Current page states no cancellation fee
What cancellation window applies?
Repositioning
Current program states no deadhead fee
Can positioning be passed through?
Catering
Standard catering up to $500/trip
What is included or billed separately?
Current published features are summarized here; the signed membership agreement controls individual terms.
Member access
How Quickly Can Members Book?
Aircraft can be available in as little as three hours. Current preferences are 24 hours’ notice for round-trip itineraries and 48 hours for one-way itineraries. A round trip starts and returns within 48 hours.
More notice can expand options for complex international travel.
Is a Jet Card Worth It?
A jet card can suit recurring travelers who value pre-arranged terms, repeat booking, short-notice access, and rate predictability without aircraft ownership.
- You fly privately on a recurring basis
- You value consistent program terms
- Trips often use similar aircraft categories
- Short-notice access matters
- You prefer pre-funding over aircraft ownership
- You want a consultant familiar with your preferences
Occasional travelers may prefer on-demand charter. Travelers with high and predictable annual usage may also want to compare fractional ownership.
Jet Card vs. On-Demand Charter vs. Fractional Ownership
Comparison
On-Demand Charter
Jet Card / Sky Card
Fractional Ownership
Aircraft ownership
None
None
Ownership share
Pre-funding
Usually trip by trip
Yes
Significant commitment
Best suited to
Occasional or variable travel
Recurring private travel
Higher predictable usage
Aircraft flexibility
High
Flexible program options
Provider dependent
Pricing structure
Market-based trip quote
Program-based rates
Acquisition, management, and usage costs
Asset exposure
None
None
Ownership and residual-value considerations
Long-term commitment
Low
Lower than fractional
Generally greater
Fractional ownership can become attractive as annual utilization rises and should be evaluated rather than presented as categorically inferior.
Which Program Is Best for Me?
Choose Sky Card Debit If…
Your aircraft requirements change considerably from trip to trip.
Choose Travel Hours If…
Your travel pattern and aircraft category are relatively consistent.
Choose On-Demand If…
You fly infrequently and prefer not to pre-fund an account.
Compare Fractional If…
Your annual flying is substantial and predictable enough for ownership analysis.
Why Zephyr Jets
A Membership Backed by Aviation Experience
- 16+ years of private aviation experience
- 7,500+ successful flights
- Broker team averaging 15+ years
- Domestic, international, and multi-leg expertise
- 3,500+ aircraft network
- 24/7 operational support
Explore Private Aircraft Options
Heavy Jets · Helicopters · Jumbo Jets · Light Jets · Midsize Jets · Super-Midsize Jets · Turboprops · Very Light Jets
Inquire About Sky Card Membership
An aviation advisor can review your common routes, annual travel, aircraft preferences, and expected hours to determine whether Sky Card Debit, Travel Hours, or ordinary on-demand charter fits best.
Sky Card rates, availability, refund terms, fees, benefits, booking requirements, and other program conditions are subject to the current membership agreement. Zephyr Jets is a charter broker and does not own or operate the aircraft on which its clients fly.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A jet card is a pre-funded program. Depending on the option, you deposit funds or purchase hours, then use that balance for future flights under predetermined program terms.
Current terms list a $100,000 deposit and no membership fee. Flight charges are deducted according to the member’s rate and activity; the deposit is not a non-refundable membership charge.
Debit is designed for travelers who want different aircraft categories on different trips. Travel Hours centers on purchased hours for a particular aircraft type, with interchange subject to terms.
The best fit depends on flight frequency, routes, aircraft requirements, notice, and whether flexibility or consistency matters more.
Current published terms state that deposits are 100% refundable and do not expire. Review the applicable agreement for complete terms.
Current materials state that the member’s hourly rate is locked for the life of the card balance. Exact charges are governed by the current agreement.
Flights can be available in as little as three hours, with 24 hours preferred for round trips and 48 hours for one-way itineraries.
Current published materials state that deposited balances have no expiration date.
Standard catering is listed as included up to $500 per trip. Special catering and car services are arranged and billed at actual cost.
A jet card provides aviation access without aircraft equity. Fractional ownership involves a share and generally adds capital, management, and usage costs.
Not always. It is most useful for recurring travel where program terms and streamlined booking have value. Occasional travelers may prefer on-demand charter.
