A jet card can lock your hourly rate for a term or let it move with the market. This guide explains the difference and which model suits different flyers.
A fixed rate card sets an hourly price for each aircraft class that holds for a defined term. A dynamic card quotes each trip at the prevailing market rate at the time you book.
Both draw from a balance you fund in advance. The difference is simply how the price per hour is set when you fly.
A fixed rate gives you predictable pricing, easier budgeting, and protection if market rates rise during your term.
In exchange you may pay a premium against the spot market, and the rate can reset when the term renews. Read how long the rate is actually guaranteed.
A dynamic card can pay off when demand is soft and pricing eases, since every quote reflects real conditions rather than a set sheet.
The trade off is exposure to peak pricing and less certainty when you plan ahead. Flexible flyers who can move dates tend to benefit most.
Compare peak day definitions and surcharges, daily minimum flight times, how repositioning is charged, and whether fuel is included or variable.
On a fixed card, confirm the guarantee period and renewal terms. On a dynamic card, ask how each quote is sourced and benchmarked.
Frequent flyers who value certainty often prefer a fixed rate. Flexible flyers who can shift dates may do better on a dynamic card.
The right answer depends on your routes and how often you fly. Comparing both against booking on demand is the cleanest way to decide.
Tell us your typical routes and how often you fly and we will return indicative on demand pricing so you can compare against a card.
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