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The revolutionary jet card featuring distance-based pricing

DISTANCE CARD is Airstream Jets’ revolutionary jet card featuring distance-based pricing with no hidden fees or interchange fees. Designed to combine the convenience of a jet card with the value and flexibility found only in on-demand air charter, DISTANCE CARD is the latest innovation in private jet travel.

 

Effortlessly and instantly generate the flight cost for any trip with the DISTANCE CARD web based app.

 

Contact Airstream Jets today to discover the benefits and unleash the endless possibilities: info@airstreamjets.com

HOW IT WORKS

Pricing is calculated using a simple formula:

Total Miles  x  Price Per Mile  =  Total Cost

Mileage rates are fixed for each jet category. Cardmembers enjoy the flexibility to select their desired aircraft size on a trip-by-trip basis with no interchange fees. Mileage rates are also tiered so cost-per-mile decreases as trip distance increases.

 

The result is a more versatile Jet Card Program with pricing comparable to on-demand charter.  The mileage-based pricing algorithm is transparent and 100% quantifiable. There are no hidden costs, and no surprises.

JET CARD RATES 2024

Distance Card Rates 2024

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Features & Benefits/

  • Unmatched jet size flexibility
  • 100% quantifiable mileage pricing
  • No difference between one-way and round trip mileage rates
  • Guaranteed mileage rates to over 100 International Destinations
  • Guaranteed availability in as little as 72 hours
  • Discount Incentives
  • Free Category Upgrades
  • Innovative pricing (the farther you fly – the more you save)
  • No overnight fees
  • No fuel surcharges
  • No black-out dates
  • No positioning or re-positioning fees
  • No asset to purchase
  • No rate adjustments
  • No membership or management fees
  • No expiration date

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DISCOUNT INCENTIVES

EARLY BOOKING

Cardholders are rewarded with a 5% discount for confirming trips 2 weeks or more in advance.

DISTANCE CARD HUBS

Cardholders receive a 5% discount for trips that originate and terminate at designated DISTANCE CARD Hub Airports.

SAME-DAY ROUND TRIPS

Cardholders enjoy a 5% discount for same-day round trips, and same-day multi-leg round trips.

FLEX OPTION

Cardholders with flexible travel dates (+/- 1 day) can choose a Flex Option to receive a 5% discount on any one-way trip. Seven day lead time is required. Final travel date will be determined no later than 48 hours prior to scheduled departure.

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FAQs

1. What is the difference between a statute mile and a nautical mile?

The statute mile is a mile on land, and is equal to 5280 feet.  While the nautical mile is based on the circumference of the earth, and is equal to one minute of latitude. A nautical mile varies from 6046 feet on the Equator to 6092 feet at latitude 60°. This difference is due to the Earth not being a perfect sphere, but slightly flattened at the poles – an oblate spheroid. It is slightly more than a statute (land measured) mile: 1 nautical mile = 1.1508 statute miles. The ‘standard’ nautical mile is taken as 6080 feet.

2. How do I calculate the mileage for my trip?

Total statute miles between any airport pair(s) may be obtained at Great Circle Mapper.

3. How do I calculate my total cost for a trip?

DISTANCE CARD™ flight charges are calculated using the following mileage based formula:  Total Miles x Price Per Mile = Total Cost

4. Are pets allowed to fly on these jets?

Yes, we are a pet friendly service. Please be sure to let us know in advance if you will be traveling with pets so we can ensure your aircraft is pet-friendly.

5. Can I schedule the use of multiple aircraft on the same day?

Yes, Cardmembers may schedule multiple aircraft for separate trip requirements falling on the same day. However, availability for multiple aircraft on the same day is not guaranteed.

6. Does the Cardmember have to be on board the aircraft?

The Cardmember does not have to be on board the aircraft, but must to grant permission for the new lead passenger.

7. How many passengers are guaranteed in each jet category?

The DISTANCE CARD guarantees the following number of passengers in each aircraft category:

Small Jet = 4 passengers
Light Jet = 6 passengers
Mid Jet = 7 passengers
Super-Mid Jet = 8 passengers
Heavy Jet = 10 passengers

8. Will my DISTANCE CARD mileage rates ever change or expire?

No, mileage rates are locked in at the time of purchase and are guaranteed until the account balance is exhausted.

9. Is catering and ground transportation included on DISTANCE CARD flights?

Packaged snacks and beverages are included on DISTANCE CARD™ flights. Customized catering orders and ground transportation are invoiced separately and deducted from Cardmembers’ jet card balance.  Airstream Jets does not mark-up the cost of these services.

10. Who do I call to arrange my DISTANCE CARD flights?

To confirm a trip simply call, email, or text your designated flight coordinator on their direct line or call our main office at +1-561-826-7056.

11. How much lead time is required for DISTANCE CARD flight reservations?

A minimum of 48 hours lead time for all one-way, multi-leg one-way, round trip and multi-leg round trip reservations, and a minimum of 72 hours lead time for all international reservations is required. For Peak Travel Days, a minimum of 72 hours lead time for all one-way, multi-leg one-way, round trip and multi-leg round trip reservations, and a minimum of 5 days lead time for all international reservations is required.

12. Can the DISTANCE CARD be used for international flights?

Yes. The DISTANCE CARD™ guarantees mileage pricing for over 250 International Destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada and Bermuda.  To see all of our International Destinations click here.

A 20% premium on standard DISTANCE CARD™ mileage rates will apply to flights to/from qualifying destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada and Bermuda.  Customized mileage rates are available for all other international destinations worldwide on a trip by trip basis.

13. Does pricing for the Heavy Jet category include a flight attendant?

Yes.

14. Does the DISTANCE CARD have Peak Day surcharges?

Yes.  A 20% premium on standard DISTANCE CARD™ mileage rates will apply to all flights on Peak Travel Days.  Peak Days for 2024 can be viewed here.

15. If there is $2000 left on the card, do you roll forward to the next card?

Unlike many of our competitors we do not make it difficult to zero out an account.

To zero the account you can always just request an ad-hoc quote for any upcoming trip and simply pay the difference between your existing balance and the ad-hoc charter price.  You can also request ad-hoc pricing for requirements not covered by the card such as Turboprop and Helicopter options, or international city pairs outside our service area.

Should Cardmember’s Account balance be less than the estimated amount required for an upcoming flight,
Cardmember may either:
(I). pay the additional amount to complete that flight, such flight quoted according to standard retail pricing, terms & conditions, and close the Account, or
(II). replenish the Account at the then current mileage rates, contract terms and minimum deposit level.

16. Are planned fuel stops allowed/encouraged? For example - can I book a small jet to go cross country if it's just me (1 passenger) traveling?

We do not allow planned fuel stops with the Distance Card.  The mileage maximums are below for each category.  However, these are not set in stone because every trip is different and has different variables.  We will make exceptions when it makes sense to do so on the customer’s behalf.

For example, if a client frequently travels from BJC and SAT which is 808sm there is no reason for us to require the client to go with a Light Jet when a Small Jet will work just fine for this routing, plus the client almost always gets upgraded to a Light anyway.

On the other hand, the client could occasionally be flying a few guests.  If the total pax is 3 or more we will move the client up to a Light, especially if it is SAT-BJC because of headwinds.

You many be wondering then why there is pricing for a Small Jet for 3000+ miles in the table? 

The reason is because there is no maximum number of segments to make up one trip.  As long as the daily minimums (8c) are satisfied on a trip the mileages from each segment are added together to achieve the lower price per mile.  For example, if  you have a 4 segment itinerary VRB-JZI-TEB-JZI-VRB (1,999sm) your cost calculation on Small Jet will be 2000 x $11 = $22,000 (or $20,900 with the early bird discount).

Segment Maximums.  To ensure all flights are nonstop, a maximum mileage per planned city pair shall apply to all flight segments. Maximum Segment Mileage; Small Jet = 800 miles, Light Jet = 1,200 miles, Mid Jet = 1,800 miles, Super-Mid Jet = 2,500 miles, Heavy Jet = 4,000 miles.  

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PACKAGES

25K SILVER/

Pre-Paid Flight Value: $25,000 USD

Purchase Price: $26,875 (Tax Included)

Distance Card silver

100K GOLD/

Pre-Paid Flight Value: $100,000 USD

Purchase Price: $107,500 (Tax Included)

Gold DISTANCE CARD

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