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Fractional jet ownership explained — and how to access private aviation without the commitment.
Flexjet is a fractional jet ownership company that lets you buy a share of a specific aircraft. Founded in the US, they expanded into Europe with a dedicated fleet based at Farnborough Airport, offering fractional ownership and lease programmes with guaranteed availability.
Their model suits regular flyers (50+ hours per year) who want consistency — the same cabin, the same service standards, guaranteed within hours of booking. But the entry cost is significant: fractional shares start at six figures, with ongoing monthly fees and per-hour charges on top.
For occasional flyers or those who want flexibility without a multi-year contract, ad-hoc charter through a specialist broker often makes more sense — and that's where Stirling Access helps.
Flexjet pricing has three components:
Contracts are typically 3–5 years. At the end, your share is sold at fair market value — which may be less than you paid, as aircraft depreciate.
| Feature | Stirling Access | Flexjet |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Free concierge — connects you to the best option | Fractional ownership + lease |
| Entry cost | £0 | £300,000+ (fractional share) |
| Monthly fees | None | Management fees + hourly rate |
| Commitment | None — fly once or regularly | Multi-year contract |
| Aircraft access | Full broker network — any aircraft, any route | Own fleet — guaranteed availability |
| Best for | Any frequency — we match you to the right model | Regular flyers (50+ hours/year) |
| Flexibility | Maximum — ad-hoc, programmes, or cards | Within programme terms |
| UK airports | All UK private terminals | Farnborough-based fleet |
Flexjet makes sense if: you fly 50+ hours per year, value guaranteed availability and cabin consistency, have the capital for a six-figure share purchase, and are comfortable with a multi-year commitment.
Ad-hoc charter makes sense if: you fly fewer than 50 hours, want flexibility on aircraft type and provider, prefer no upfront commitment, or want to compare prices across multiple operators for each trip.
Not sure? That's exactly what Stirling Access is for. Tell our concierge how often you fly, your typical routes, and what matters most to you. We'll recommend whether a programme, jet card, or ad-hoc charter is the best fit — at no cost.
Tell our AI concierge how you fly. We'll recommend the best model — programme, card, or ad-hoc charter — for free.
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