Nicholas Air Lite Card
Nicholas Air · Fixed Rate · Jet Card
$200,000
Starting At
Owned Fleet
Fleet
Hourly Rates
| Category | Hourly Rate | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet | $6,376/hr | — |
Key Terms
Pricing
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Minimum Purchase$200,000
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—
One-Way PricingYes
Service AreaGlobal
InternationalYes
Fleet & Safety
Fleet TypeOwned Fleet
DetailsOwned and operated by Nicholas Air; 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
Refundable—
InterchangeYes
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 Lite Card is a deposit-based program starting at $200,000, designed for members with more flexibility in their travel plans who can accommodate sliding departure windows and scheduled blackout days. It offers fixed hourly rates with no long-term commitment and no initiation or repositioning fees. The Lite Card is suited for cost-conscious travelers willing to trade scheduling rigidity for access to Nicholas Air's owned, ARGUS Platinum-rated fleet.
Advantages
- Entry point at $200,000 deposit with no long-term commitment
- Fixed hourly rates for cost predictability
- No initiation or repositioning fees
- ARGUS Platinum-rated operator with young owned fleet
- Access to full Nicholas Air fleet
Considerations
- Sliding departure windows required — less schedule certainty
- Blackout days apply
- Fewer perks than Blue or Rise Cards
- Preferred (not complimentary) access to Nicholas Lifestyle properties
Amenities & Services
ConciergeYes
Dedicated Account ManagerYes
Digital Booking—
24/7 Support—
Flight Attendant—
By-the-Seat—
Lifestyle PartnersAccess to Nicholas Lifestyle properties at preferred (not complimentary) rates