When you charter a plane, you can travel on your own schedule without having to put up with the inflexibility of airline flight schedules. Chartered jets are preferred by most business travelers because of the security, convenience and flexibility that a private plane offers. Chartering a plane in Canada is not very difficult.
Decide on the seating capacity of the airplane to accommodate the number of passengers traveling with you. According to privatejetco.com, heavy aircrafts used for commercial purposes can carry anywhere between 25 and 500 passengers. Mid-size aircrafts can accommodate 5 to 9 passengers while light aircrafts can carry 4 to 8 passengers.
Contact the local Fixed Base Operator for your city in Canada. For instance, Landmark Aviation is an FBO in Toronto and Vancouver. FBO is a service center for airplanes and jets. It can be a subsidiary of the local airport or a private enterprise. To locate the FBO in your area, see the FBO Directory online at http://www.airportsenroute.com/fbo.htm. Inform the FBO about your traveling plans and you will be provided with a list of companies that fly from that airport.
Get quotes from a couple of companies that provide private charter jets. Some of the charter fliers in Canada include Corporate Aircraft Charters, Alta Flights, Air Jasper, Montair Aviation Inc. and Voyageur Airways. Go to the website of each company and fill out the charter request form. Provide your personal information, departure information and return information. The rates of each company are calculated by adding various charges such as fuel, flight charge, hourly standby charge, crew expenses and many other factors. Once the company gives you a quote, you can compare the rates and decide which company suits you the best. For instance, Corporate Aircraft Charters provides an 18-seat aircraft for around $14,111.53 CAD, as of 2010. Charges for other companies may vary.
