Is the Marquis Jet Card program right for me?
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 for a single comprehensive payment with no further obligation.
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Tell me more about the Marquis Jet history and its relationship with 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.
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Why did Marquis Jet align with NetJets?
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.
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How does the Marquis Jet Card Program compare to other Jet Card programs?
The Marquis Jet Card is the only program backed by NetJets aircraft and their maintenance standards and pilots. NetJets provides you with guaranteed availability with as little as 10 hours notice.
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.
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Which Marquis Jet aircraft is right for me?
Marquis Jet 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 clients 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.
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What does it mean to exchange to a different aircraft?
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.
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What does "occupied flight time" mean?
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.
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In the Marquis Jet Card program will I sometimes have to share flights with other owners?
No. You have exclusive use of your aircraft when you travel.
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Will I always fly on the specific aircraft type that I lease?
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.
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What if all aircraft in the fleet type I own are in use when I want to travel?
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.
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How can NetJets guarantee aircraft availability?
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 750 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.
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What is NetJets commitment to safety?
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.
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How well-trained are the NetJets pilots?
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 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.
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How many airports can I access with my Marquis Jet Card?
Private aviation gives you access to far more airports than commercial aviation. In the U.S. alone, there are thousands of airports available for Marquis clients' use, versus 550 commercial airports.
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Can I fly to and within Europe with my Marquis Jet Card?
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.
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How do I make reservations? How far in advance must I make them?
AAll 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").
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Who can fly on my aircraft?
Anyone you designate can travel on your aircraft, even without your presence on the flight.
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What costs are associated with Marquis Jet Card ownership?
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 fees may be applied when traveling outside the continental U.S or Europe.
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How do I own my interest in an aircraft?
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.
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What's the smallest Marquis Jet interest that I can purchase?
You can purchase as little as 25 hours of occupied flight time per year.
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Is my Marquis Jet Card transferable?
No, the card is not transferable. However, Marquis Jet clients can designate family, friends, business associates or anyone else to travel on your aircraft, even without your presence on the flight.
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Who pays for maintenance and repairs on my aircraft?
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.
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Is insurance included?
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.
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What if my travel requirements change after I have purchased a specific aircraft type?
You can exchange up or down to any other aircraft type in the NetJets fleet as your needs change.
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How do I get more information about the Marquis Jet Card Program?
In the U.S., contact Marquis Jet at 866-JET-1400, or 212-499-3790
Request Information
In Europe, contact NetJets at +44 (0) 20 7361 9620, or netjetseurope@netjets.com
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Where does Marquis Jet have offices?
New York - Headquarters
230 Park Avenue
Suite 840
New York, NY 10169
(212) 499-3790
(212) 499-3710 (fax)
Boston
2 International Place
22nd Floor
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 279-4750
(617) 279-4760 (fax)
Santa Monica
2665 Main Street
Suite 240
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 664-6200
(310) 664-6201 (fax)
London
NetJets Management Ltd.
5 Young Street
London W8 5EH
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 20 7361 9620
+44 (0) 20 7361 9601 (fax)
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