Northern Jet Jet Card
Northern Jet · Fixed Rate · Membership
10h
Minimum Hours
Mixed
Fleet
Yes
Guaranteed Availability
72h
Callout Time
Hourly Rates
| Category | Hourly Rate | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Light |
$7,560/hr
10-hour card; includes fuel; plus FET |
Light jets |
What You'll Actually Pay
Base rate (10h × $7,560/hr)
$75,600
Est. fuel surcharge (~$400/hr)
+$4,000
Federal Excise Tax (7.5%)
+$5,970
Estimated All-In Cost
$85,570
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 Hours10h
Contract Term24 months
FET IncludedNo
Availability
GuaranteedYes
Standard Callout72h
One-Way Pricing—
Service AreaEastern US, Midwest, and Florida; bases in Grand Rapids MI, Orlando FL, Naples FL
International—
Fleet & Safety
Fleet TypeMixed
Flexibility
Refundable—
Interchange—
About Northern Jet
Michigan-based private jet charter company offering jet card programs and on-demand charter.
Overview
Northern Jet is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based operator offering fixed-rate guaranteed-availability jet cards in light, midsize, and super midsize categories. Cards start at 10 hours (light jets) or 25 hours for other categories, with no blackout dates, 72-hour guaranteed callout, and a focus on the Central and Eastern US. The fleet includes Lear 40XR/45XR/70/75, Citation XLS+, Citation X, Challenger 300, and Challenger 350.
Advantages
- Zero blackout days
- 98.2% renewal rate — high customer satisfaction
- Fixed rates with FET itemized separately (no hidden fees)
- 10-hour light jet entry point available
- Own and managed fleet — consistent experience
- Midwest/Eastern US regional specialist with strong local availability
- Super midsize and large cabin categories available
Considerations
- FET not included — added on top of published rates
- 72-hour standard callout — not the shortest in industry
- Regional focus — less coverage for Western US
- 25-hour minimum for midsize/super-mid cards
Amenities & Services
Concierge—
Dedicated Account Manager—
Digital Booking—
24/7 Support—
Flight Attendant—
By-the-Seat—