Private jet charter terms Houston

Private Jet Charter Houston is a charter broker. We act as your agent: we take your trip request, find aircraft that fit it, gather availability and pricing from operators, and present the options to you. We do not own or operate aircraft.

Every flight we arrange is flown by an independent air carrier holding FAA Part 135 authority. That operator has operational control of the flight, which means its pilots and its dispatchers make the final decisions on routing, weather, fuel, crew duty limits and whether a given flight goes. Our job is to match you with the right operator and keep the details straight on your side of the transaction.

How quotes and estimates work

A quote you get from us is an estimate until the operator confirms it in writing. Aircraft pricing moves with fuel, crew availability, airport fees and how close to departure you are booking, so a figure given on a Monday for a Thursday flight can shift before it is locked in.

Where we show hourly ranges by cabin class, those are market ranges for planning, not a price for your specific trip. Trips from Houston also carry positioning costs when the aircraft is not based locally, and the operator will price ferry legs if it needs to move the plane to Ellington, Sugar Land, Hobby or Intercontinental before your departure.

The operator's contract governs the trip

Once you choose an aircraft and operator, the flight is booked under that operator's charter agreement. That document, not this page, sets the terms for payment schedules, deposits, cancellation windows, changes, refunds, baggage limits and conduct on board. Read it before you sign, and ask us if anything in it is unclear.

Cancellation policies vary widely between operators and tighten as departure approaches. Weather cancellations are usually handled differently from changes you initiate, but the specifics come from the operator's contract. Deposits are generally nonrefundable once a tail number is held for you.

Taxes, fees and what the price includes

Quoted prices are subject to federal excise tax on commercial air transportation and to segment fees, security fees and airport or FBO charges where they apply. International legs, such as Houston to Cancun, also involve customs, immigration and overflight fees that the operator will itemize.

Crew gratuity is not typically included and is left to your discretion. Ground transportation, catering beyond standard provisions and de-icing where weather calls for it are usually billed separately. We will show you what is built into a quote and what sits outside it before you commit.

Who controls changes

Houston summers are hard on performance. Density altitude at the area airports peaks near 2,800 feet on a 115-degree day, and operators factor that into payload and fuel planning on smaller aircraft. If the operator determines a change is needed for safety or regulation, that decision stands, and we will work with you on alternatives.

Schedule changes you request are subject to aircraft availability and the operator's change terms. A delayed departure can affect crew duty time on the return leg, so tell us early if your plans move.

Limitation of liability

Because the operator has operational control, the operator is responsible for the conduct of the flight, and its certificate, insurance and contract terms cover that operation. Our responsibility as broker is limited to arranging the flight and passing along accurate information between you and the operator.

We are not liable for delays, diversions, cancellations or other operational events outside our control, or for indirect or consequential losses arising from them. Nothing here limits any liability that cannot be limited by law, and nothing here replaces the operator's charter agreement, which you should read in full before booking.