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George J. Priester Aviation Jet Card

George J. Priester Aviation · Fixed Rate · Jet Card

25h Minimum Hours
Mixed Fleet
Yes Guaranteed Availability
14h Callout Time

Hourly Rates

Category Hourly Rate Aircraft
Heavy $14,600/hr
all-inclusive (FET and fuel included), maximum rate
Challenger 604/605/650, Falcon 2000 series, Legacy 600/650, Gulfstream GIVsp/G450
Midsize $9,250/hr
all-inclusive (FET and fuel included), maximum rate
Learjet, Citation Excel/XLS+, Hawker 800XP/900XP/950XP, Phenom 300
Super Midsize $12,600/hr
all-inclusive (FET and fuel included), maximum rate
Challenger 300/350, Hawker 4000, Praetor 600, Gulfstream 280, Citation Sovereign

What You'll Actually Pay

Base rate (25h × $14,600/hr) $365,000
Est. fuel surcharge (~$400/hr) +$10,000
Estimated All-In Cost $375,000

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
FET IncludedYes

Availability

GuaranteedYes
Standard Callout14h
One-Way PricingYes
Service AreaContinental U.S.; primary markets: Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, South Florida
International

Fleet & Safety

Fleet TypeMixed
SafetyARGUS Platinum, Wyvern, IS-BAO Stage 3, Air Charter Safety Foundation

Flexibility

Refundable
Interchange

About George J. Priester Aviation

One of the oldest private aviation companies in the US offering aircraft management, charter, and jet card programs.

Founded 1945 Wheeling, IL George J. Priester Aviation website

Overview

George J. Priester Aviation's 1945 Jet Card is a concierge-level program for frequent flyers, offering midsize, super-midsize, and large cabin jets with guaranteed availability and no peak day surcharges. Pricing is all-inclusive (FET and fuel surcharge included) and represents a maximum rate, with potential savings for efficient routing. The program requires ARGUS Gold minimum on all aircraft and maintains $300M liability coverage.

Advantages

  • All-inclusive pricing (FET and fuel included)
  • No peak day or blackout surcharges
  • ARGUS Platinum / Wyvern / IS-BAO Stage 3 certifications
  • Guaranteed availability with 14-hour notice
  • 40+ managed aircraft
  • Maximum rate pricing (actual cost may be lower)
  • $300M liability coverage minimum
  • Aircraft under 25 years old

Considerations

  • Peak days require 168-hour (7-day) advance booking
  • No light jet or turboprop category
  • 2-hour daily minimum
  • Service area focused on 7 major metro markets

Amenities & Services

Concierge
Dedicated Account Manager
Digital Booking
24/7 Support
Flight Attendant
By-the-Seat

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