Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services?

DC4MS · 12-26-2007, 10:24 AM

Helium Report has an article on Destination Clubs that have partnerships with private jets.

Destination Clubs Link With Private Jets | Helium Report - Luxury 2.0 Guides and Reviews

Distinctive Holiday Homes – partnered with Bombardier Sky Jet International

Exclusive Resorts – partnered with Marquis Jet

Quintess, LRW – partnered with Sentient Jets

Solstice - – partnered with Sentient Jets

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Destination Club Forums has discovered that a few other Destination Clubs also offer partnerships with private jet services.

The LUSSO Collection has partnered with MedjetAssist, a unique air medical evacuation and travel assistance program, to provide complimentary coverage to all new members for one year and discounted coverage thereafter. No matter where or how you are traveling, MedjetAssist is your ticket home in a medical emergency—24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Blue Star Jets has chosen The Markers as its preferred residence club of choice, and offers Markers Members 10% off their already lowest published rates for private jet travel. Markers Members receive this special only when booking through the Markers concierge. Blue Star Jets has access to over 2500 aircraft nationally, and an additional 1500 overseas for any international travel. With access to Helicopters, Turbo Props, Lears, Citations, Challengers, Gulfstreams, Legacy, Falcons, Boeing Business Jets, and everything in between -- Blue Star Jets offers it’s clients total flexibility on all of their travel with premium luxury aircraft. “Any Jet, Any Time, Any Place”.

When convenience and comfort are the main concerns, Private Escapes can arrange one way or round trip private jet transportation at the flat pass–through costs of some of the industry’s leading jet services. No more need to purchase 25 or 50 hours per year of time, when you may only use 2–4 hours in a year; just call your Escape Planner and they will make the travel arrangements, even with short notice. Jet access is available for a variety of plane sizes and ranges.

Kagehitokiri · 12-26-2007, 01:16 PM

IIRC solstice gives their top membership level a certain number of hours each year, as well as a MINT lifetstyle membership. i believe thats the main reason they have an additional cap/waitlist for that membership level.

DC4MS · 12-26-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

IIRC solstice gives their top membership level a certain number of hours each year, as well as a MINT lifetstyle membership. i believe thats the main reason they have an additional cap/waitlist for that membership level.

Can you post a few details about those benefits and some links to the sources?

Kagehitokiri · 12-26-2007, 05:08 PM

Elite Traveler - May/June 2006
25 hours jet & mint with solstice sky

Solstice | Helium Report - Luxury 2.0 Guides and Reviews
solstice offered mint before merger with parallel when cap was 42

(MINT is from $15K/year, and used to be limited to 250 families, not sure if that cap still exists)

Robb Report - Best Destination Club 2007 - Solstice
current plan to cap solstice at 350

Solstice Announces New Home in Brazil, Membership Price Hikes | Helium Report - Luxury 2.0 Guides and Reviews
solstice sky waitlist

Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums - View Single Post - Distinctive Holiday Homes Discussion

Quote:

Join [DHH's] 5 week...plan and we will give you your first 4 hours of our Skyjet...in the US or Europe free, and upgrade your ...Quintessentially Membership to the "Personal Assistant" level.

(market value of that Q membership = $5K)

more on Q >
Distinctive Holiday Homes new membership promotion

yellowstone club world also actually owns a bunch of jets for members IIRC. never remember seeing actual usage details, just articles that mentioned the direct ownership, rather than a partnership.

Sherpa · 12-27-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

yellowstone club world also actually owns a bunch of jets for members IIRC. never remember seeing actual usage details, just articles that mentioned the direct ownership, rather than a partnership.

YCW has three jets that are available to members. The clubs website says that these are available to members "at specially discounted hourly rates", and that they can only be used for travel to and from YCW destinations. Two of the planes are a Gulfstream IV and a Gulstream IIB.

(Note that YCW is not currently adding new members)

DC4MS · 12-27-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherpa

Note that YCW is not currently adding new members

For the record -> SherpaReport was "first" to break the news that YCW is in a holding pattern for new members.

Yellowstone Club World in Holding Pattern - SherpaReport

Kagehitokiri · 05-13-2008, 12:45 PM

Private Jet Partnerships with Destination Clubs - SherpaReport

detailed summary

3DH · 05-13-2008, 01:13 PM

Just for the record, I am VERY jealous of Solstice's agreement with Sentient Jet!

I wish that LUSSO had a jet partnership -- and particularly one with as nice of benefits! (...best Sentient rates and no funds on deposit is amazing!)

If I have a gripe about LUSSO it is that there are no private jet/air partners...

LTTravel · 05-13-2008, 09:46 PM

Maybe after I win this weeks Mega Millions, I'll consider the private jets, but they are still too expensive for me to consider for now.

jam · 05-17-2008, 10:19 AM

I agree. I have never flown privately on my own nickel. It is an incredible luxury, but everytime I consider the advantages over flying first class I balk. Even if you could fill the small plane to capacity the cost is still about 3x. I suppose if my net worth were at a point that $30,000 for a flight seemed insignificant for the luxury afforded I would not need a destination club. I would have my own portfolio of 3-4 million dollar houses.

Kagehitokiri · 05-17-2008, 10:29 AM

im looking forward to VLJ air taxis.

currently, turboprops can be priced pretty reasonably.

DC4MS · 05-17-2008, 03:56 PM

Too bad that Boca Raton, Florida based DayJet failed to raise the $40 million it needed to expand its offerings through 2008 after just starting flights in October 2007. The airline has intended to shuttle busy business travelers between regional airports.

DayJet said it will lay off 100 workers.It said it planned to buy an additional 70 airplanes through 2008 from Eclipse. But DayJet CEO Ed Iaccobucci said that's not going to happen right now.

Kagehitokiri · 05-17-2008, 04:08 PM

hope they can hold out.

Traveler's Check A Funding Jolt for DayJet - BusinessWeek

Jetmikey · 05-21-2008, 05:01 PM

The Private aviation industry is like the wild west right now....

Believe none of what you hear, and half of what you see.
(except this, of course...believe this)

Keep your eye on Jet-Alliance in Westlake CA.
They haven't been getting the quantity of planes they wanted, but they have been able to keep most of their VLJ clients on board.
When the production increases, they will be in a strong position to provide what the VLJ traveller needs.

DC4MS · 09-20-2008, 11:57 AM

DayJet Discontinues Passenger Operations

Global Financial Crisis Grounds World’s First “Per-Seat, On-Demand” Jet Service

BOCA RATON, Fla. – September 19, 2008 – DayJet Services, LLC, the world’s first operator of “Per-Seat, On-Demand” jet service, today announced that it has ceased jet services, pending further notice. The company today eliminated most employee positions. With the discontinuation of jet services and cancellation of all flights, DayJet is unable to honor any customer reservations.

This shutdown is a direct consequence of the company’s inability to arrange critical financing in the midst of the current global financial crisis. The company’s operations have also suffered as a result of Eclipse Aviation’s failure to install missing equipment or functionality or repair agreed technical discrepancies in accordance with the terms of DayJet’s aircraft purchase contract.

“We deeply regret the disruption and hardship to customers, suppliers and employees caused by this unexpected shutdown of commercial operations,” said DayJet founder Ed Iacobucci.

“Twelve months ago our team launched a new regional transportation model. During the past year, we have demonstrated, beyond a reasonable doubt, that customers will sign-up, purchase, and become frequent users of this new service – the DayJet ‘Per-Seat, On-Demand’ model works. It is unfortunate that these developments have come at the same time our nation has fallen into the most serious capital crisis of our lifetime. Regrettably, without access to growth capital, we have no choice but to discontinue operations.”

Iacobucci has stepped down as DayJet President and CEO but continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. John Staten has been named interim CEO with responsibility for managing the affairs of the company during the next phase of operations. Staten has served as DayJet CFO and Senior Vice President of Operations for the past six years.

Additional information about DayJet’s shutdown is available at www.dayjet.com.

12-26-2007, 10:24 AM	#1
DC4MS Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,504 Club: DC4MS.com	Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? Helium Report has an article on Destination Clubs that have partnerships with private jets. Destination Clubs Link With Private Jets \| Helium Report - Luxury 2.0 Guides and Reviews Distinctive Holiday Homes – partnered with Bombardier Sky Jet International Exclusive Resorts – partnered with Marquis Jet Quintess, LRW – partnered with Sentient Jets Solstice - – partnered with Sentient Jets ----------------------------------- Destination Club Forums has discovered that a few other Destination Clubs also offer partnerships with private jet services. The LUSSO Collection has partnered with MedjetAssist, a unique air medical evacuation and travel assistance program, to provide complimentary coverage to all new members for one year and discounted coverage thereafter. No matter where or how you are traveling, MedjetAssist is your ticket home in a medical emergency—24 hours a day, seven days a week. Blue Star Jets has chosen The Markers as its preferred residence club of choice, and offers Markers Members 10% off their already lowest published rates for private jet travel. Markers Members receive this special only when booking through the Markers concierge. Blue Star Jets has access to over 2500 aircraft nationally, and an additional 1500 overseas for any international travel. With access to Helicopters, Turbo Props, Lears, Citations, Challengers, Gulfstreams, Legacy, Falcons, Boeing Business Jets, and everything in between -- Blue Star Jets offers it’s clients total flexibility on all of their travel with premium luxury aircraft. “Any Jet, Any Time, Any Place”. When convenience and comfort are the main concerns, Private Escapes can arrange one way or round trip private jet transportation at the flat pass–through costs of some of the industry’s leading jet services. No more need to purchase 25 or 50 hours per year of time, when you may only use 2–4 hours in a year; just call your Escape Planner and they will make the travel arrangements, even with short notice. Jet access is available for a variety of plane sizes and ranges.

12-26-2007, 01:16 PM	#2
Kagehitokiri Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,397	Re: Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? IIRC solstice gives their top membership level a certain number of hours each year, as well as a MINT lifetstyle membership. i believe thats the main reason they have an additional cap/waitlist for that membership level.

05-13-2008, 12:45 PM	#7
Kagehitokiri Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,397	Re: Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? Private Jet Partnerships with Destination Clubs - SherpaReport detailed summary

05-13-2008, 01:13 PM	#8
3DH Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 704 Club: LUSSO Collection	Re: Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? Just for the record, I am VERY jealous of Solstice's agreement with Sentient Jet! I wish that LUSSO had a jet partnership -- and particularly one with as nice of benefits! (...best Sentient rates and no funds on deposit is amazing!) If I have a gripe about LUSSO it is that there are no private jet/air partners... __________________ "Boutique" is better! Another extremely satisfied LUSSO member!

05-13-2008, 09:46 PM	#9
LTTravel Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 748 Club: ER, HCC Corporate, DHH Lite, Bud Lite (A few too many)	Re: Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? Maybe after I win this weeks Mega Millions, I'll consider the private jets, but they are still too expensive for me to consider for now.

05-17-2008, 10:19 AM	#10
jam Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 56 Club: Ultimate Elite	Re: Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? I agree. I have never flown privately on my own nickel. It is an incredible luxury, but everytime I consider the advantages over flying first class I balk. Even if you could fill the small plane to capacity the cost is still about 3x. I suppose if my net worth were at a point that $30,000 for a flight seemed insignificant for the luxury afforded I would not need a destination club. I would have my own portfolio of 3-4 million dollar houses.

05-17-2008, 10:29 AM	#11
Kagehitokiri Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,397	Re: Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? im looking forward to VLJ air taxis. currently, turboprops can be priced pretty reasonably.

05-17-2008, 03:56 PM	#12
DC4MS Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,504 Club: DC4MS.com	Re: Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? Too bad that Boca Raton, Florida based DayJet failed to raise the $40 million it needed to expand its offerings through 2008 after just starting flights in October 2007. The airline has intended to shuttle busy business travelers between regional airports. DayJet said it will lay off 100 workers.It said it planned to buy an additional 70 airplanes through 2008 from Eclipse. But DayJet CEO Ed Iaccobucci said that's not going to happen right now.

05-17-2008, 04:08 PM	#13
Kagehitokiri Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,397	Re: Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? hope they can hold out. Traveler's Check A Funding Jolt for DayJet - BusinessWeek

05-21-2008, 05:01 PM	#14
Jetmikey Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 16 Club: Quintess	Re: Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? The Private aviation industry is like the wild west right now.... Believe none of what you hear, and half of what you see. (except this, of course...believe this) Keep your eye on Jet-Alliance in Westlake CA. They haven't been getting the quantity of planes they wanted, but they have been able to keep most of their VLJ clients on board. When the production increases, they will be in a strong position to provide what the VLJ traveller needs.

09-20-2008, 11:57 AM	#15
DC4MS Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,504 Club: DC4MS.com	Re: Does any Destination Clubs have partnerships with Private Jet Services? DayJet Discontinues Passenger Operations Global Financial Crisis Grounds World’s First “Per-Seat, On-Demand” Jet Service BOCA RATON, Fla. – September 19, 2008 – DayJet Services, LLC, the world’s first operator of “Per-Seat, On-Demand” jet service, today announced that it has ceased jet services, pending further notice. The company today eliminated most employee positions. With the discontinuation of jet services and cancellation of all flights, DayJet is unable to honor any customer reservations. This shutdown is a direct consequence of the company’s inability to arrange critical financing in the midst of the current global financial crisis. The company’s operations have also suffered as a result of Eclipse Aviation’s failure to install missing equipment or functionality or repair agreed technical discrepancies in accordance with the terms of DayJet’s aircraft purchase contract. “We deeply regret the disruption and hardship to customers, suppliers and employees caused by this unexpected shutdown of commercial operations,” said DayJet founder Ed Iacobucci. “Twelve months ago our team launched a new regional transportation model. During the past year, we have demonstrated, beyond a reasonable doubt, that customers will sign-up, purchase, and become frequent users of this new service – the DayJet ‘Per-Seat, On-Demand’ model works. It is unfortunate that these developments have come at the same time our nation has fallen into the most serious capital crisis of our lifetime. Regrettably, without access to growth capital, we have no choice but to discontinue operations.” Iacobucci has stepped down as DayJet President and CEO but continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. John Staten has been named interim CEO with responsibility for managing the affairs of the company during the next phase of operations. Staten has served as DayJet CFO and Senior Vice President of Operations for the past six years. Additional information about DayJet’s shutdown is available at www.dayjet.com.