Flights are full, luggage gets lost and the coach and first class seats are very expensive. Private jets can carry between eight and 12 people. They can come with comfortable interiors complete with leather-covered seats, storage compartments and plenty of leg room. Most jet users purchase the share in the use of a plane from a management company. A quarter time-share is most popular, Brown said.
Shares allow for a specific amount of flight time.
That convenience and reliability are worth the cost, said Alan Hirschfield, Jackson Hole resident and owner of a fractional share in a private jet. Hirschfield, who deals in the volatile, fast-paced world of high finance has his schedule and that of clients, as well, to consider. This saves a significant amount of time. Flying on a private jet enables Hirschfield to avoid airport congestion and to missed connections. But Jackson really changes the rules.