Jet Charter Pool
By Felicity Sargent
While in the employ of a leading charter operator, Sam Chanana realized that there was a gap in the industry’s offerings. Private air travel is prohibitively expensive, and many of the jets were taking off for their destinations with a half-empty passenger load. Through an online networking site, charterers could be connected, therefore cutting the cost of travel without the passenger having to endure indignity of being corralled with the masses on a commercial carrier.
In 2001, the business plan for Jet Charter Pool began to form in Chanana’s mind. Six years and a round of investors later, JCP’s online portal went live, and was met with much fanfare. The online networking portal successfully allows business travelers to communicate and share the cost of jet charter.
Using JCP is remarkably simple. Once one member creates a trip, the flight details are sent out to JCP members with similar travel habits. Within 24 hours, the members who express interest are collected in a new category, and JCP contacts charter companies for quotes. The price per seat is determined from those quotes, and the interested travelers are given an option to purchase a seat on the flight.
This process effectively customizes high-end travel and allows people of a certain means to work together to save time, energy, and money. The company caters to a niche market of executive and business professionals, athletes, and entertainment personalities. These likeminded individuals share the common bond of travel being absolutely fundamental to their career; they are frequently en route to major cities across the country for business. JCP provides a way for them to travel in style.
A flat monthly fee deters those outside of the target demographic from participating in the program, creating a sense of security amongst JCP’s privileged clientele that the other individuals on the private flight will be in a similar trade. Each member’s online profile displays basic information, such as age group and habits, as well as a picture. This helps dispel any uneasiness that may arise from traveling with strangers. The option of creating a private flying community is also available.
JCP offers prorated memberships, depending on length of commitment (three months, $299; six months, $499; 12 months, $999). Each membership includes trip alerts, quote requests, JCP Group services, and communication dashboard tools. Though still young, the company has experienced gargantuan growth, success, and interest; as such, these rates will only be offered for a limited time. So before embarking on your next business venture, pay a visit to www.jetcharterpool.com, and share a private charter with someone you trust.
Travel
September 29, 2008Trophy Properties
