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Magellan Jets Jet Card

Magellan Jets · Fixed Rate · Jet Card

25h Minimum Hours
Brokered Fleet
Yes Guaranteed Availability
48h Callout Time

Hourly Rates

Category Hourly Rate Aircraft
Heavy $13,200/hr Challenger 604, Gulfstream GIV-SP
Light $6,200/hr Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+
Midsize $8,100/hr Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP
Super Midsize $9,800/hr Citation Sovereign, Challenger 350

What You'll Actually Pay

Base rate (25h × $13,200/hr) $330,000
Est. fuel surcharge (~$400/hr) +$10,000
Estimated All-In Cost $340,000

Fuel surcharge is variable and estimated at ~$400/hr based on industry averages. Actual cost may vary by region and season.

Key Terms

Pricing

Rate TypeFixed Rate
Minimum Hours25h
Contract Term12 months
Fuel SurchargeIncluded
FET IncludedYes
Daily Minimum1.0h

Availability

GuaranteedYes
Standard Callout48h
Peak Callout24h
One-Way PricingYes
Service AreaContinental US (contiguous 48 states); international available
InternationalYes

Fleet & Safety

Fleet TypeBrokered
DetailsCurated network of ARGUS Gold+ operators
SafetyARGUS Gold minimum; many Platinum operators
WiFiMost Aircraft

Flexibility

CancellationRefund requests must be submitted within 5 business days of first flight; unused hours refunded minus completed flight charges
RefundableYes
InterchangeYes
RolloverUnused hours roll over with card renewal

About Magellan Jets

Boston-based jet card and charter broker offering fixed-rate programs with guaranteed availability. Known for transparent pricing and no peak-day surcharges.

Founded 2008 Quincy, MA Magellan Jets website

Overview

Magellan Jets is a Boston-based jet card broker founded in 2008. It sells cards in 25, 50, and 100-hour increments at fixed all-in hourly rates. The primary differentiator from most competitors is no peak day surcharges: cardholders pay the same hourly rate on Thanksgiving weekend as any other day of the year. No blackout dates apply and guaranteed availability is available 365 days. Four cabin categories cover light, midsize, super-midsize, and heavy jets. Fuel surcharge and FET (7.5%) are included in the quoted hourly rate; there are no separate billing line items. Rate lock lasts 12 months on a 25-hour card and 18 months on a 50-hour card. Standard callout is 48 hours, with some flexibility to 24 hours in certain cases. The daily minimum is 1 hour on light and midsize jets. The primary service area covers the contiguous 48 United States. Magellan operates as a broker, arranging flights through an operator network that requires at minimum ARGUS Gold certification; many operators in the network hold Platinum. Hours carry forward with no expiration date. Refund requests can be submitted in writing within five business days of completing the first flight, with unused hours refunded minus completed flight charges.

Advantages

  • No peak day surcharges — the same hourly rate applies year-round including holidays
  • All-in pricing includes fuel surcharge and FET with no separate billing
  • No blackout dates; guaranteed availability 365 days per year
  • Rate lock of 12 months (25-hour card) or 18 months (50-hour card)
  • Hours carry forward with no expiration
  • Refundable within five business days of first flight

Considerations

  • Brokered fleet — aircraft and crew vary by trip
  • 48-hour standard callout is longer than some fixed-rate competitors (Sentient: 10 hours)
  • Primary service area limited to the contiguous 48 states
  • 25-hour minimum (non-refundable after the five-day window)

Peak Days

DefinitionNo peak-day surcharges — consistent pricing year-round
SurchargeNone

Amenities & Services

ConciergeYes
Dedicated Account ManagerYes
Digital BookingYes
24/7 SupportYes
CateringStandard catering included; premium dining available
Flight Attendant
By-the-Seat

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Magellan Jets cost?
Magellan Jets jet cards start with a 25-hour minimum. Representative all-in hourly rates: light jets at $6,200/hr, midsize at $8,100/hr, super-midsize at $9,800/hr, and heavy jets at $13,200/hr. These rates include fuel surcharge and FET; no additional billing items apply. Rates are fixed for 12 months (25-hour card) or 18 months (50-hour card) from purchase.
Does Magellan Jets charge peak day surcharges?
No. Magellan Jets does not apply peak day surcharges on jet card flights. The hourly rate is the same year-round, including holidays and high-demand travel periods. There are also no blackout dates. Guaranteed availability applies 365 days per year.
Does Magellan Jets include fuel surcharges in the price?
Yes. The quoted hourly rates are all-in: fuel surcharge and FET (7.5%) are both included. There are no separate fuel billing line items and no monthly membership fees. The rate you see at purchase is the rate you pay per flight hour.
Is the Magellan Jets jet card refundable?
Partially. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to Magellan Jets Client Services within five business days of completing the first flight. Refunds cover remaining unused jet card funds, excluding charges for any completed flights. Outside of that window, funds are non-refundable. Hours carry forward with no expiration.
How far in advance do I need to book with Magellan Jets?
Standard callout is 48 hours. Magellan Jets offers flexibility down to 24 hours in certain cases. This is longer than some fixed-rate competitors, so trip planning more than 24 hours in advance is recommended for non-urgent bookings.
What aircraft does Magellan Jets offer?
Magellan Jets offers four cabin categories. Light jets include the Phenom 300 and Citation CJ3+. Midsize options include the Citation XLS+ and Hawker 800XP. Super-midsize includes the Citation Sovereign and Challenger 350. Heavy jets include the Challenger 604 and Gulfstream GIV-SP. Magellan is a broker and does not own aircraft; operators must meet at minimum ARGUS Gold safety certification.
What is Magellan Jets' service area?
The primary service area covers the contiguous 48 United States. International flights are available but may be quoted outside the standard all-in rate structure.
How does Magellan Jets compare to programs with peak day surcharges?
Programs like Sentient Jet apply peak day surcharges of 5-24% on 29 designated days per year and require extended callout for large-cabin jets on those days. Magellan Jets eliminates this variable entirely: one hourly rate, no exceptions. The tradeoff is a longer standard callout window (48 hours vs. Sentient's 10 hours) and a brokered fleet model.

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