Pilatus PC-12 parked on the ramp, seen head-on

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Charter vs. Jet Card: Which Fits How You Fly?

Jet cards work for some travelers. For most people who fly a handful of trips a year, on-demand charter gives you the same aircraft quality without the buy-in or the fine print.

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Jet Card or Charter?

Jet card terms vary by program. Here is how the typical terms of a 25-hour card compare with how NCA charter works.

CompareTypical 25-hour jet cardNCA charter
Up-front costA large purchase before you fly, often six figuresPay per trip
Booking noticeOften 24 to 72 hours, and longer on peak daysWheels up in as little as two hours
Holidays and peak datesPeak days need longer notice, and some programs block datesNo blackout dates
Unused timeHours can expire, often within a year or twoNothing to expire
AircraftMostly jetsJets and turboprops for short runways

Jet card terms change often. Check a program's current contract before you compare.

Fly a few times a year? Charter gives you the aircraft you need, when you need it, without the commitment.

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Charter vs. Jet Card FAQ

Before You Buy.

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Call our charter team and we’ll walk you through it.

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Is a jet card or on-demand charter better for me?

It depends on how often you fly. If you take a handful of trips a year, paying per trip usually makes more sense than buying hours up front. If you fly often and want fixed hourly rates, a jet card may suit you. Our charter team can look at your trips and help you compare.

Do I need a membership to charter with NCA?

No. You pay per trip, with no membership fee, no buy-in, no blackout dates, and no hours that expire.

How soon can I fly?

Wheels up in as little as two hours. For short-notice trips, call 651-301-8890.

What aircraft can I charter?

A Pilatus PC-12, a King Air 350, and Citation Excel and XLS midsize jets, all based at Anoka County–Blaine Airport and flown by our own crews. Our turboprops suit the shorter runways closest to lakes, lodges, and small-town airports. See our fleet.

Is NCA a charter broker?

No. NCA is an FAA Part 135 direct operator. Our own crews plan and fly trips on our own fleet. When a trip needs an aircraft outside our fleet, we arrange it with a vetted operator and stay your point of contact.

How do I get a quote?

Request a quote online or call 651-301-8890. Requesting a quote doesn't commit you to booking.

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Tell Us How You Fly

Share a trip you take often: where you're going, when, and how many people are traveling. Add a note that you're comparing charter with a jet card. Our charter team reviews every request and follows up with aircraft options and a trip quote. Prefer to talk it through? Call us directly.

Charter team

651-301-8890

Email

charter@flyncatoday.com

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9877 N Airport Rd NE, Blaine, MN 55449

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Front view of Citation Excel Eagle