Air Partner introduces JetCard to Middle East market

Dubai and UK-based Air Partner has launched its JetCard product to the Middle East. The card gives its owner access to a fleet of light, midsize, large or global cabin jets with guaranteed aircraft availability.

The card has a 25-hour purchase minimum but aircraft availability is guaranteed. Members are promised access to a private jet anywhere in Europe or the USA at 24 hours notice.Hourly rates are guaranteed at 24 hours’ notice, although aircraft can be airborne in as little as two hours.

Categories available cover light cabin jets (6 passengers, typical range 2,000 nautical miles), midsize cabin jets (7 passengers, typical range 2,250 nm), large cabin jets (10 passengers, typical range 3,450 nm) and global cabin jets (14 passengers, typical range 5,200 nm).

“The price you see is the price you pay. No positioning costs, no monthly management fees and no extra fuel or airport surcharges” explains Kevin Ducksbury, Air Partner's Director of Middle East & Asia. "You tell Air Partner where you need to be, and we make it happen. Removing the delays, queues and headaches. You can fly on a superior fleet of new-generation jets – on any day, from any airport, to almost anywhere in the world."

Ducksbury says card users can also switch between aircraft categories, as well as getting discounts on qualifying return trips and tours, with no peak day restrictions, refunds on unused airtime and flight credit that never expires.

“We think transparency pays off, he said.