Nicholas Air Blue Card
Nicholas Air · Fixed Rate · Jet Card
15h
Minimum Hours
Owned Fleet
Fleet
Hourly Rates
| Category | Hourly Rate | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet |
$6,376/hr
Phenom 100 rate; FET additional |
Embraer Phenom 100 |
What You'll Actually Pay
Base rate (15h × $6,376/hr)
$95,640
Est. fuel surcharge (~$400/hr)
+$6,000
Federal Excise Tax (7.5%)
+$7,623
Estimated All-In Cost
$109,263
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 Hours15h
Fuel SurchargeVariable
FET Included—
Daily Minimum1.0h
Fees & Surcharges
Taxi TimeFlat 6 minutes per segment
Segment Minimum1.0h
Destination SurchargesInternational fees vary by location
Initiation FeeNo initiation fee
Availability
Guaranteed—
Peak Days/Year10
One-Way PricingYes
Service AreaGlobal
InternationalYes
Fleet & Safety
Fleet TypeOwned Fleet
DetailsOwned and operated by Nicholas Air; program is aircraft-type-specific; fleet includes Embraer Phenom 100, Cessna Citation CJ3+, Embraer Phenom 300E, Cessna Citation Latitude, Bombardier Challenger 350, Gulfstream G600; average aircraft age under five years
SafetyARGUS Platinum
Flexibility
CancellationCancellation fee only if Nicholas Air incurs an expense; some programs allow as little as 12 hours notice to avoid fee
Refundable—
InterchangeYes
RolloverHours never expire
About Nicholas Air
Mississippi-based private aviation company offering multiple jet card programs across turboprops, light jets, and large-cabin aircraft. Known for owned fleet, no repositioning fees, and Southern hospitality.
Overview
The Nicholas Air Blue Card is a pre-purchased hours program available in 15, 30, 60, or 100-hour increments, tied to a specific Nicholas Air aircraft type with fixed hourly rates. Members can interchange between aircraft types at an interchange fee and enjoy no initiation or repositioning fees with no long-term commitment. The program is backed by Nicholas Air's owned, ARGUS Platinum-rated fleet with an average age under five years.
Advantages
- Flexible hour increments from 15 to 100 hours with no long-term commitment
- Fixed hourly rates for predictable costs
- No initiation or repositioning fees
- Interchange between aircraft types available (at fee)
- ARGUS Platinum-rated operator with young owned fleet
Considerations
- Tied to a specific aircraft type (interchange incurs additional fee)
- Specific hourly rates not publicly disclosed
- Callout time and availability details not stated
Peak Days
Definition10 peak days per year (guaranteed 355 days/yr)
Amenities & Services
ConciergeYes
Dedicated Account ManagerYes
Digital Booking—
24/7 SupportYes
CateringComplimentary concierge services for catering included
Flight Attendant—
By-the-Seat—
Lifestyle PartnersBennett Winch, Brogue and Cuff, Blue Delta Jeans, Huntsman (Savile Row), Holland & Holland, The Dorchester (London), Hermitage Hotel, Ted Turner Reserves, Grand Craft, Galati Yacht Sales, King Ranch Saddle Shop, Mossy Oak Golf, Old Waverly Golf, Willett Distillery
Simultaneous AircraftMembers may schedule multiple aircraft on the same day