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Gordon Gilbert

Member-only business aircraft booking firm JetSmarter has introduced a 14-day trial program in which new registrants will receive the option to reserve two private flights at JetSmarter member prices during that time frame. According to the company, this offering allows new travelers the opportunity to experience JetSmarter’s service and to save an average of&nbsp;$750&nbsp;on their first two flights.

 


Under program requirements, travelers will be able to choose from any of the flights posted on the JetSmarter app, create a flight along JetSmarter’s existing routes or charter a flight to any destination, and share it with other fliers or keep the flight completely private. Travelers can book either via JetSmarter’s website or through the mobile app.

 


Earlier this year, the company expanded its flights to the public, allowing non-members to create and share flights&nbsp;with other travelers without the commitment and annual membership fee. As a result, JetSmarter said it has experienced “four-times month-over-month growth in the number of non-member seats booked on private jets since non-members were granted the ability to access the services.”

 


Meanwhile, the company reported that seat bookings have climbed by 116 percent year-over-year and shared flight frequency has increased by more than 20 percent. JetSmarter’s annual membership starts at&nbsp;$1,995.

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