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QuoteHow soon will I receive my quote?+

A reply within four hours maximum, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Most requests get a response in under 45 minutes during business hours. A dedicated advisor takes charge of your file as soon as it arrives.

QuoteHow much does a private jet flight cost?+

From 4,500 EUR for a Paris to Cannes flight on a Light Jet (4 pax), up to 80,000 EUR and above for a transatlantic flight on an Ultra Long Range. The price depends on the route, the passengers, the aircraft category and seasonality.

QuoteIs the quote firm and guaranteed?+

Yes. The price quoted is the price paid. No surprises, no last-minute surcharge. The quote remains valid for 48 hours.

QuoteDo I have to pay to receive a quote?+

No. The quote is free, with no obligation and no account required. You decide once you receive it.

QuoteWhy do prices vary so much?+

Several factors: seasonality (high season for skiing and Mediterranean summer), the actual availability of aircraft, repositioning costs (bringing the aircraft in), the category chosen, and flight and waiting time.

QuoteHow far ahead of departure should I book?+

Ideally 24 to 48 hours in advance. Urgent bookings are possible from 4 hours before departure subject to availability.

PaymentAre the prices shown all-inclusive?+

Yes. Airport taxes, fuel, crew, standard catering, ground handling and parking are all included. No hidden fees. Only extras (premium catering, helicopter, ground chauffeur) are optional.

PaymentHow do I pay for my flight?+

Payment exclusively by SEPA bank transfer. No credit card, no online payment. This method is chosen for security, traceability and anti-fraud compliance.

PaymentWhen do I have to pay?+

A 50% deposit by SEPA transfer on flight confirmation, the balance 48 hours before departure. Full payment on confirmation is possible for recurring client accounts.

PaymentCan I cancel or modify my flight?+

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Free modification up to 24 hours before. Beyond that, variable fees apply according to the operator, always disclosed before signing.

PaymentWhat happens if the operator cancels my flight?+

If a flight is cancelled or delayed by more than 3 hours for a technical reason: immediate refund plus a prioritised replacement aircraft. A guaranteed contractual commitment.

FleetWhich aircraft category should I choose?+

Very Light for 1 to 2 hours (4 pax), Light for 2 to 3 hours (6 to 7 pax), Midsize for 4 to 5 hours (8 pax), Super Midsize for 5 to 7 hours (8 to 10 pax), Heavy for 6 to 8 hours (10 to 13 pax), Ultra Long Range for 13 hours and beyond (13 to 19 pax). Our team will guide you.

FleetWhat is the difference between Light, Midsize and Heavy?+

Light Jet: 4 to 7 passengers, short flights (2 to 3 hours), access to small airports. Midsize: 6 to 8 passengers, stand-up cabin, lavatory, 4 to 5 hours. Heavy: 8 to 13 passengers, full crew, spacious cabin, long-haul 6 to 8 hours.

FleetWhat is the average age of the fleet?+

An average age of 8 years across our network. Mandatory Part-145 maintenance, independent annual technical audits. No aircraft over 20 years old in service.

SafetyAre your pilots certified?+

100% of our network is certified AOC (Air Operator Certificate) or Part-NCC. Professional pilots with a minimum of 3,000 hours of experience, including 1,500 hours on the aircraft type. Annual ARGUS/Wyvern/IS-BAO audits.

SafetyAre there always two pilots on board?+

Yes. A minimum crew of 2 pilots for all our flights, without exception. Increased depending on duration and category.

SafetyWhat safety standards do you meet?+

ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, IS-BAO Stage 3: the three most demanding independent audit standards on the market. Part-145 maintenance, reinforced controls.

On boardIs there an in-flight service?+

Standard catering included (snacks, cold drinks, coffee, meal trays). Michelin-starred premium catering on request. A cabin attendant on board from the Midsize category upwards.

On boardCan I customise the catering?+

Yes: Michelin-starred caterers, special diets (vegan, kosher, halal, gluten-free), premium spirits, flowers, signature pastries. State your requests with the quote.

On boardIs there Wi-Fi on board?+

Wi-Fi available on most Midsize aircraft and above. Satellite connectivity on Heavy and Ultra Long Range. State your needs with the quote.

LuggageHow much luggage can I bring?+

4 to 6 suitcases on a Light Jet, up to 15 and more on Heavy/ULR. No strict weight limit as on commercial airlines, but hold volume is limited depending on the aircraft.

LuggageSkis, golf, bicycle, surfboard accepted?+

Yes, special equipment accepted on request with the quote. Adapted to the hold volume of the chosen aircraft.

LuggageAre pets accepted on board?+

Yes, pets accepted in the cabin without a crate. Health documentation required depending on destination (European pet passport, rabies vaccination).

LuggageAre infants accepted?+

Yes, all ages accepted including newborns. Baby seats provided free of charge on request. No age restriction.

AirportsWhich airports can I depart from?+

More than 5,000 private airports and FBOs worldwide, including 250 and more in France. Access to fields that commercial airlines do not operate.

AirportsAccess to altiports and short runways?+

Yes: Courchevel, Megeve, Saint-Tropez La Mole, Gstaad, accessible with suitable turboprops or light jets. Our team confirms compatibility with the quote.

AirportsHow long before departure should I arrive?+

15 to 30 minutes before departure. No queues, no check-in. You arrive at the FBO, you board, you take off.

AirportsAre there security checks?+

Identity checks and customs formalities depending on destination, but express procedures at the private FBO. No systematic baggage search.

AirportsDo I need a visa to fly by private jet?+

Yes, the same immigration rules as commercial flights. A visa is required depending on nationality and destination. Our team informs you with the quote.

AirportsCan I fly at night?+

Yes, night flights are possible depending on the airport's local curfew. Some fields such as Cannes or Saint-Tropez have time restrictions.

AccountDo I need to create an account to fly?+

No. The quote form is open and anonymous. However, creating a HelloJet account saves you time on your future flights.

AccountWhat does the HelloJet account give me?+

One-click invoices, saved and pre-filled passports, the history of all your flights, saved quotes, travel preferences, recurring passengers, a dedicated advisor.

AccountIs my data secure?+

AES-256 encryption on all sensitive data (passports, payment). Full GDPR compliance. Account and data deletion possible at any time.

RoutesHow much does a Paris to Saint-Tropez flight cost?+

Count on between 11,000 and 18,000 euros one way depending on the category. On a Light Jet such as a Phenom 300 or Citation CJ3, around 11,500 euros. On a Midsize such as a Hawker 900XP, around 16,000 euros. Flight operated from Le Bourget to Saint-Tropez La Mole, duration around 1 hour 30.

RoutesWhich jet for Paris to Ibiza with seven passengers?+

A Light Jet is possible if luggage is limited. Prefer a Midsize such as a Hawker 900XP or a Super Midsize such as a Challenger 350 for more comfort and luggage space. Flight duration around 2 hours. Fare between 14,000 and 21,000 euros one way depending on category and season.

RoutesCan you fly Paris to New York non-stop by private jet?+

Yes. With a Heavy Jet such as a Falcon 7X or an Ultra Long Range such as a Global 7500 or Gulfstream G650. Duration 7 to 8 hours depending on winds. Fare between 75,000 and 110,000 euros one way. Flight operated from Le Bourget to Teterboro (TEB) typically.

RoutesParis to Tokyo by private jet, how many hours?+

Around 12 to 13 hours non-stop on an Ultra Long Range such as a Global 7500 or Gulfstream G650. A 45-minute technical stop is sometimes required depending on payload and winds (typically Novosibirsk or Khabarovsk). One-way fare between 180,000 and 260,000 euros.

RoutesWhich European altiports are accessible?+

Courchevel (LFLJ), Megeve (LFHM), Saint-Tropez La Mole (LFTZ), Gstaad-Saanen (LSGK), Lugano (LSZA). All require an aircraft certified for short landings: Pilatus PC-24, Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350, some Citation models. Not every type of Light Jet can land there, your broker confirms compatibility with the quote.

DefinitionsWhat is an FBO?+

FBO stands for Fixed-Base Operator. A private terminal at an airport dedicated to business aviation, separate from the commercial terminal. You arrive by car, you walk through a lounge, you board within fifteen minutes. No queues, no check-in, no systematic baggage scan.

DefinitionsWhat is an AOC?+

AOC stands for Air Operator Certificate. An official authorisation issued by the country's aviation authority (in France, the DGAC) that allows an operator to carry paying passengers. Without an AOC, an aircraft cannot operate commercial public transport. hellojet works only with operators holding a valid AOC.

DefinitionsWyvern Wingman and IS-BAO, what is the difference?+

These are two independent audit frameworks for business aviation operators. Wyvern Wingman is American, an annual audit of operational safety (pilots, maintenance, procedures). IS-BAO (International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations) is international, organised into three Stages, with Stage 3 the most demanding. Both sit above the AOC regulatory minimum.

DefinitionsWhat is the difference between a broker and a jet operator?+

The operator owns the aircraft and the pilots, holds the AOC and operates the flight. The broker is the intermediary who negotiates the best aircraft at the best price for you across a network of operators. hellojet is a broker, not an operator. hellojet owns no aircraft of its own. Every flight is operated by a Wyvern Wingman or IS-BAO partner.

DefinitionsLight Jet, Midsize, Heavy: what do these categories mean?+

An informal industry classification by cabin size, range and number of passengers. Light: 4 to 7 passengers, 2 to 3 hour flights, 3,000 km. Midsize: 6 to 8 passengers, stand-up cabin, 4 to 5 hours, 5,000 km. Heavy: 8 to 13 passengers, 6 to 8 hours, 9,000 km. Ultra Long Range: 13 to 19 passengers, 13 hours and beyond, 14,000 km. No legal standard, just a commercial convention.

DefinitionsWhy does hellojet only accept SEPA payment?+

SEPA transfer offers the full traceability required by anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing regulation. Credit cards and cryptocurrency raise issues of reversibility and verification of the source of funds. The business aviation sector operates on a high average ticket and holds to strict compliance standards. It is not a constraint on the client, it is a choice of transparency.

SafetyHow do I check that an operator is safe?+

Three cumulative criteria. One, a valid and up-to-date AOC (verifiable with the country's authority). Two, independent audit certification: Wyvern Wingman, IS-BAO Stage 3, ARGUS Platinum. Three, transparency on the exact fleet, the average age, the pilots and the maintenance history. hellojet checks these three points before adding an operator to its network, with a mandatory annual review.

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