Charter & Fractional
'Total solution' charter options abound on Web
The recent launch of Sentient Flight Group’s Privatejets.com and  Virgin Charter introduced a new element to the charter industry: the ability to book

The recent launch of Sentient Flight Group’s Privatejets.com and  Virgin Charter introduced a new element to the charter industry: the ability to book flights online using a process that mirrors that of airline and travel Web sites, such as Expedia and Travelocity. Scott Duffy, founder and CEO of Virgin Charter, said one customer completed an entire transaction–submitting a trip request via the Web site, receiving a quote and booking the flight online–in less than 10 minutes, for example.

But Virgin and Sentient are not the only companies that launched new programs in the last year. Other Web sites, such as Charter Matrix.com, CharterLogic.com, Jet combo.com and Jets.com, also offer programs and services that set them apart from others in the industry. One Web site combines commercial and private jet flights in a single itinerary, for example, while another claims to be the only online marketplace that doesn’t charge a commission fee. So how do the various Web sites differ, and what benefits does each offer?

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