Corporate Jet:
a good option for small groups

Inc. Magazine.

Its a bit of a stretch to call a company jet a bargain, but look at the upside. Ther's no penalty for booking last minute, so its attractive if you make spur-of-the-moment trips. And since jet operators charge by the hour, not per person, a private flight can be a good option for flying small groups (mid-size jets can accomodate about eight). Full or fractional ownership requires laying out millions up front, but Sentient and Blue Star Jets' Sky Card program offers membership plans that give you planes on demand for less than the cost of fractional or outright ownership. With both companies, you make an initial deposit (minimum $100,000 for Sentient, $50,000 for Blue Star) and funds are deducted as you use flight time (hourly fees start at about $2,000.

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