For the vast majority of private travelers, chartering a private jet is significantly more cost-effective than owning one. Whole jet ownership involves millions in upfront capital, steep asset depreciation, and massive annual fixed expenses like crew, maintenance, and hangar fees. Unless you fly more than 150 to 200 hours per year—the tipping point where owning becomes viable—chartering with BJETS lets you pay exclusively for occupied flight hours while keeping your capital l