Raytheon's fractional business-jet ownership programme Flight Options has launched its own block charter scheme JetPass, following a profitability study.
JetPass is an addition to Flight Options' membership-based programme, splitting fractions into 25h increments. JetPass customers can select from five aircraft offered by Flight Options. Prices range from $999 for 25h in a Beechjet light business jet to $1,499 for the same block of hours in a Hawker 800, while large cabin jets, including the Bombardier Challenger 601, Cessna Citation X and Embraer Legacy, cost subscribers $2,499.
The scheme is available for flights from airports within 370km (200nm) of the borders of continental USA, with a surcharge levied for travel plans extending further.
JetPass builds on a similar programme launched by Flight Options in November last year, Access 25. Flight Options says it conducted feasibility studies into Access 25 and says it has a significant number of customers already enrolled in JetPass.
EVAN SWEETMAN / LONDON
Source: Flight International
