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How a jet card actually works

How a jet card actually works

How a jet card actually works

Passenger jet at the far end of a runway under a blue sky

Hours you buy once, flights you book in minutes

A jet card is a prepaid block of flight hours at a fixed hourly rate. Instead of requesting a new quote for every trip, you call or message, confirm the aircraft class and departure time, and the flight is booked against your balance.

What the rate includes

Most cards fix the hourly rate for a cabin class and set clear terms for peak days, call-out notice and minimum flight times. Read how fuel, taxes, catering and repositioning are handled, because those details shape the true cost of each hour.

Who a card suits

A card makes sense when you fly roughly 25 to 100 hours a year and value guaranteed availability over shopping each trip. Fly less, and on-demand charter is often the simpler choice. Fly much more, and fractional or full ownership is worth a conversation.

Meridian Air

Private aviation, simply.

© 2026 Meridian Air. All rights reserved. An illustrative template. Aircraft names, specifications, pricing and testimonials are fictional. Subject to availability. Rates exclude fuel, fees and taxes.

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