Frequently Asked Questions

The Marquis Jet Card program is for the large segment of the private aviation market whose security, flexibility and reliability needs require an alternative to chartering but who are not ready to make the full financial commitment and/or whose flying requirements are less than 50 hours a year. The Marquis Jet Card program provides clients with 25 hours of occupied flight time on aircraft operated by NetJets.

The NetJets program, introduced in 1986, pioneered the concept of fractional aircraft ownership. In 1998, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, one of the most financially successful companies in the world today, purchased NetJets. Marquis Jet Partners, Inc. was established in June 2001 as the first and only jet card program of its kind providing clients access to NetJets, the world's finest fleet of private aircraft, without having to enter into a long-term ownership program. In the Marquis Jet Card program NetJets operates the flights under the FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. Marquis Jet Card Owners acquire a sublease in a pre-paid NetJets fractional aircraft ownership interest. Marquis Jet is an independent company not affiliated with NetJets and through its exclusive U.S. alliance sells the Marquis Jet Card.

No other fractional aircraft ownership program can match NetJets combination of experience, international capabilities, aircraft choices and focus on safety and pilot training. The business of making arrangements for over 390,000 flights annually to destinations around the world demands the experience that only NetJets can offer.

The Marquis Jet Card is the only program backed by NetJets fractional aircraft and their maintenance standards and pilots. NetJets provides you with guaranteed availability with as little as 10 hours notice. Card Owners request and receive the exact type of aircraft they desire, or they are given a complimentary upgrade. Other Jet Card and Block Charter programs work with a wide range of aircraft providers and cannot guarantee consistent aircraft, pilot and maintenance standards because they do not control or own the assets.

The Marquis Jet Card program offers a broad selection of light, midsize and large cabin aircraft to fill most jet transportation needs. Marquis Jet sales executives will work with you to help determine which aircraft type(s) best fit your travel profile. Some Marquis Jet Card Owners acquire an interest in more than one aircraft type to serve varying trip requirements, while others choose to exchange to a larger or smaller aircraft as required.

Based upon travel itinerary requirements, Marquis Jet Card Owners can elect to exchange, i.e. substitute, their contracted aircraft for a larger or smaller aircraft operated by NetJets (subject to availability). Established NetJets exchange ratios calculate the occupied flight hours used for any exchange.

Occupied flight time is the actual flight time when passengers are on board plus an additional six minutes each for takeoff and landing. Waiting time, ground delays and standard aircraft positioning are not charged in the Marquis Jet Card program.

When you call for your plane, either your aircraft, another aircraft of the same type, or a larger aircraft (a complimentary upgrade) will be provided.

NetJets guarantees your aircraft type or better. There may, however, be occasional instances when an aircraft from the NetJets program will not be available at the specific time you request. In those cases, NetJets will substitute an aircraft managed by its Executive Jet Management subsidiary, or other aircraft from approved vendors that have been carefully audited by NetJets.

The Marquis Jet Card program is the only jet card program backed by assets. Because we have a leasehold interest in the aircraft we sub-lease to our Card Owners and because you can exchange within the entire NetJets fleet, Marquis Jet has unequaled access to over 800 aircraft.* In addition, the use of the most sophisticated, proprietary software management and scheduling system allows for smooth and efficient movement of private aircraft throughout the U.S. and the world.

*Total number of aircraft includes aircraft under management by Executive Jet^® Management.

No. You have exclusive use of your aircraft when you travel.

NetJets primary focus is safety. As a Marquis Jet Card Owner, you will always fly in an aircraft dispatched and operated by NetJets under the FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. NetJets unparalleled commitment to pilot and crew training, owner services, scheduling and dispatch, maintenance and security is unmatched in the world.

NetJets pilots are among the most experienced and best trained in the world. In partnership with FlightSafety International - the world's preeminent flight training corporation - NetJets is consistently upgrading its leading-edge industry practices for its pilots. NetJets pilots attend recurrent training twice a year. And "new" NetJets pilots (typically with more than 7,500 hours of flying experience) train between 28 and 43 days in their first year to assure their understanding of NetJets commitment to safety.

Private aviation gives you access to far more airports than do scheduled commercial airlines. In the U.S. alone, there are 3,000 airports available for Marquis Jet Card Owners' use, versus 550 airports serviced by scheduled commercial airlines.

Yes. You can fly virtually anywhere depending on the aircraft type you acquire. Marquis Jet provides "international exchangeability," which means that you have guaranteed access to our European program without having to acquire a separate aircraft interest. You simply exchange to a similar aircraft type or other NetJets aircraft as available.?

All reservations are booked through Marquis Jet Owner Services, available 24 hours per day, and 365 days a year. You can call for your aircraft with as little as 10 hours notice (120 hours notice required for "peak period days").

Anyone you designate can travel on your aircraft, even without your presence on the flight.

The Marquis Jet Card is available for a single, upfront comprehensive fee covering the acquisition cost of the aircraft, fixed and variable costs for 25 hours of occupied flight time. Marquis Jet Card Owners pay a fuel variable as applicable and additional taxes or fees may be applied when traveling outside the continental U.S or Europe.

Marquis Jet Card Owners acquire an interest in a pre-paid sub-lease of a specific aircraft, which is exchangeable with the entire NetJets fleet.

You can purchase as little as 25 hours of occupied flight time per year.

No, the Card is not transferable. However, Marquis Jet Card Owners can designate family, friends, business associates or anyone else to travel on your aircraft, even without your presence on the flight.

The comprehensive fee for the Marquis Jet Card covers the cost of all maintenance and repairs. Certified professionals from the specific engine and aviation manufacturers maintain NetJets aircraft to NetJets and the FAA's demanding standards.

Yes, at no additional cost. Combined personal and property liability coverage in the amount of $300,000,000 for light and midsize cabin aircraft and $400,000,000 for large cabin aircraft is in effect per singular occurrence.

You can exchange up or down to any other aircraft type in the NetJets fleet as your needs change.