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A Smarter Way to Fly Private: A Jet Card Guide for Tech-Forward Travelers

The Overview: A Sentient Jet Card is a prepaid private jet card. You buy 25 hours of flight time at a fixed, all-in hourly rate. In return, you receive guaranteed aircraft availability, hours that never expire, and the ability to book by app or text in minutes. As the creator of the jet card category in 1999, Sentient Jet is one of the simplest ways to fly private without owning an aircraft.

If you’re the type that has already automated your inbox, optimized your workouts and put your finances through the latest AI agents, shouldn’t your travel run the same way? For a new generation of founders, investors and creators, private aviation isn’t a splurge; it’s a natural addition to their existing tech stack.

How does a jet card work?

A jet card works like a subscription for the sky. Instead of a separate negotiation for every charter flight, you prepay for a block of flight hours at fixed hourly rates and draw from those hours each time you fly. Sentient Jet pricing is all-in, so there is nothing hidden or unexpected at checkout. And because your hours never expire, you can bank them for the quarter when your calendar fills up.

Can you book a private jet from an app?

Yes. The Sentient Jet app, available on iOS and Android, lets you book private flights on demand, track flight details in real time, and reach the team through 24/7 live chat. Card Owners can also get quotes and book by text, and most bookings or changes take under three minutes. A dedicated Card Owner web portal keeps your account, your hours and your trips in one place.

SJ25 vs. SJ25+: Which Sentient Jet Card fits how you fly?

The SJ25 Jet Card gives you Light Jet access. This is a great option for regional routes, investor meetings, weekend getaways and same-day returns. The SJ25+ Jet Card unlocks Mid, Super-Mid and Large Cabin aircraft, including Wi-Fi-equipped premier jets. This is the better fit for cross-country flights, team offsites and international travel. Both cards include fixed hourly rates, guaranteed availability, non-expiring hours and the option to upgrade when a trip calls for more space.

Is flying private worth it for you?

For frequent flyers, the return is time. Boarding can take as little as five minutes, and the cabin works as a quiet, connected office. Sentient Jet’s president calls it “time travel.” That time goes back to what’s most important for you: your business, your family, or your vacation and life plans.

Is Sentient Jet safe and sustainable?

Every flight is sourced through the Sentient Certified® network of operators, which must meet safety standards that go beyond FAA requirements. Sentient Jet also offsets 300% of flight emissions at no cost to Card Owners, and it has offset more than 1.6 million metric tons of CO₂ since 2021. Your offset for each flight appears in your post-flight statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Sentient Jet Card hours expire?
No. Sentient Jet Card hours never expire.

Is a jet card better than chartering or owning a jet?
A jet card sits between the two. Unlike on-demand charters, you get predictable pricing and guaranteed availability. Unlike ownership, you have no aircraft, crew, or maintenance costs to carry. A Jet Card is best suited for individuals or corporations that fly between 20-100 hours per year and require unmatched flexibility to interchange between cabin classes at any time, on industry leading aircraft.

How fast can I book a flight with Sentient Jet?
As a Card Owner, you gain access to guaranteed availability with 48 hours’ notice on standard travel days, and 120 hours’ notice on a limited number of peak travel days. Card Owners can book or change a flight in under three minutes through the Sentient Jet app, by text, or through a dedicated concierge.

Who invented the jet card?
Sentient Jet introduced the first private jet card in 1999.

You’ve built a life designed for speed, flexibility and control. The Sentient Jet Card brings that same logic to the sky, backed by more than 25 years of experience from the company that invented the category. Ready to take off? Get in touch.