Booking a seat on a private jet is becoming increasingly easy thanks to a surge in private-sharing services and subscription-based private airline memberships. Airport Parking and Hotels (APH), the airport parking specialists, is therefore helping savvy travellers join the 'fly high' club by comparing the private jet booking websites and apps currently available through a comprehensive guide in the Know Before You Go section of the APH website at www.aph.com/flyhigh.

The research compares 13 websites and apps offering private jet flights including Vista Jet, Ryanair Corporate Jet Hire and Private Jets, and examines the services offered, booking platforms, cancellation fees, destinations available, costs and additional benefits provided.

Of the 13 luxury travel companies researched, five businesses, including Jetsmarter and Surf Air, charge a membership fee ranging from £1,425 per month with Rise, to a corporate membership fee of £11,323 per month with ClipperJet. However, travellers should also keep in mind that four of the companies with membership fees also charge a one-off initiation fee, which ranges from £578 with Rise to £13,480 with Wheels Up whereas the remaining seven organisations are free to sign up with.

With regards to the services provided, most companies offer the option to book an individual seat on a private jet or to charter an entire aircraft, however some of the websites also allow customers to book an empty-leg seat, enabling travellers to save up to 75% of the cost of a regular charter. These seats become available when a private jet has been previously booked on a one-way flight, and is returning to the departure airport to pick-up the next set of passengers.

Eight of the 13 private jet companies operate from airports all around the world, however Clipperjet and Rise currently only provide departures within the USA while Ryanair Corporate Jets, Skyuber and Surfair operate within the UK and Europe exclusively.

For those unfortunate times when the passenger is unable to travel due to unforeseen circumstances, the research found the terms and conditions varied between each company. Surf Air does not charge a cancellation fee, however if members do not inform the company of cancellations 24 hours prior to departure, they will lose access to one of their reservations for 14 days. Skyüber charges passengers £5 if a booking is cancelled after the pilot accepts their request, while Private Jet Charter charges 25% of the total amount if the passenger withdraws after signing the charter agreement. On the other hand, Rise members cannot cancel their flight if the request is made within 72 hours of departure.

For those looking to travel in complete luxury either side of take-off and landing, PrivateFly can provide high-end ground transportation, such as valet parking and limousine services, however Jetsmarter goes one step further by offering helicopter transfers to and from airports in New York City, Chicago and the Hamptons. Alternatively, Ryanair Corporate Jet Hire can accommodate up to 60 passengers in business class reclining leather seats on their aircraft, so is ideal for those looking to charter a whole flight.

For further information on Airport Parking and Hotels (APH),

Visit www.aph.com or call 01342 859515.

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About Airport Parking and Hotels (APH)
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) is an award winning airport parking operator and retailer, after winning the Best Airport Parking Company for a sixth year running at British Travel Awards 2015. This year APH also celebrated its 36th year as a retailer and operator of pre-booked airport parking and travel extras. APH offers parking at all major UK airports as well as airport hotels and airport lounges. As well as supporting the World Land Trust through the purchase of more than 1,000 acres of endangered rainforest, APH is also a proud corporate sponsor of the University of Southampton Centre for Cancer Immunology, where the world's most eminent experts come together in the quest to find new and innovative treatments.

Media Enquiries
Sarah Salord / Libby Hughes / McCluskey International / 020 8747 2170 / aph@mccluskey.co.uk