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Operator standard
How we vet operators
Every aircraft on our quotes has passed the same checks. Here is the standard in full, and a checklist you can run on any charter quote, ours or anyone else's.
Our standard
Six checks on every operator and aircraft
These checks happen before an option reaches you. If an operator or aircraft falls short on any of them, it does not appear on your quote.
Air carrier certificate
We confirm the operator holds an FAA Part 135 certificate, or the equivalent air operator certificate abroad, and that its legal name matches the company on your agreement.
Aircraft on the certificate
The tail number we propose must be listed on that operator's operations specifications. We do not quote aircraft flown outside a certificate.
Third-party audits
We record ARGUS, Wyvern and IS-BAO status, level and date, and show it on your quote. If an operator holds no audit, we say so plainly.
Insurance
We keep a current certificate of insurance for each operator, with liability limits suited to the aircraft size and the trip.
Crew
Pilots trained and current on the type. For long days we plan duty and rest before quoting, adding a second crew or an overnight where the schedule needs it.
Aircraft details
We confirm the year, cabin layout and equipment such as Wi-Fi for the specific aircraft, and tell you if anything changes before departure.
Interactive checklist
Check any charter quote
Tick each item your quote or agreement already covers. The open items show what to ask. Everything stays on this page; nothing is sent anywhere.
Start with the first item: who is flying you.
Further reading
Go deeper on operator checks
Our guides explain the records behind each check and how to read them.