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Merlin1 Jet Card

Merlin1 · Fixed Rate · Jet Card

Hourly Rates

Category	Hourly Rate	Aircraft
Midsize	$7,000/hr	—

Key Terms

Pricing

Rate TypeFixed Rate

FET Included—

Availability

Guaranteed—

One-Way Pricing—

International—

Fleet & Safety

Flexibility

Refundable—

Interchange—

Overview

Merlin1 is a San Antonio-based operator founded in 2007 that offers fixed-rate jet cards exclusively for flights to and from Texas, using its own fleet of Citation 650 midsize jets stationed in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Cards start at 10 hours with no fuel surcharges, no blackout dates, and guaranteed availability with 48-hour notice.

Advantages

Owned fleet of Citation 650 midsize jets — consistent aircraft and crew quality
All-in fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges, blackout dates, or peak fees
Guaranteed availability with 48 hours notice
No daily minimum flight charges on multi-day trips

Considerations

Geographically restricted — jet card only covers Texas-origin and Texas-destination flights
Limited to midsize category only (Citation 650); no turboprop, light, or heavy options
Smaller operator with 7-aircraft fleet — less redundancy than national programs
Specific current hourly rates not publicly listed