Aircraft Categories

The right aircraft comes down to three things: how far you're flying, how many people are traveling, and how much cabin space you want along the way. For flights under two hours — say, Los Angeles to Las Vegas or New York to Washington — a light jet is usually the most cost-effective choice. Coast-to-coast trips typically call for a super midsize or heavy jet, which can make the flight nonstop with room to work, dine, or rest.

Passenger count matters more than you might expect. A jet flown at full capacity can feel tight on longer legs, so if your group is at the top of a category's range, it's often worth stepping up one class for the extra cabin volume and baggage space. Runway access plays a role too: smaller jets can reach thousands of regional airports that airliners and some heavy jets can't, often landing you significantly closer to your final destination.

You don't need to make the call alone. When you search a route with us, you'll see real availability across categories with quotes from verified charter operators, so you can compare the actual price difference between a midsize and a super midsize for your exact trip — not an estimate.