Buying a fraction of a plane is an easy way to enjoy many of the benefits of owning a plane without many of the hassles. These programs generally allow you to get involved at significant savings to owning a whole aircraft.

Here are some specific advantages to a fractional ownership program:

• Modern aircraft, most with the latest safety systems
• Consistent and high pilot training standards
• Predictable costs for most people (excluding fuel adjustments)
• Wide variety of aircraft types
• Larger fleets offer choice and good back-up if things go wrong

Card membership is a way to commit to a certain amount of flying without having to buy into owning anything. Generally card programs either give access to a fractional fleet of planes or arrange flights in the open charter fleet.

Here are some specific advantages of card programs:

• Short-term commitment
• Wide choice of aircraft types
• Consistent service standards
• Good upgrade and downgrade options