FAQ

Organising a trip for dozens or hundreds of people is a major logistical challenge and naturally raises many questions. To make decision-making easier and shorten the planning process, Enter Charter experts have prepared a clear overview of the key issues connected with private aircraft charter.

In the FAQ section, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions, including:

Learn the principles, address your questions, gain knowledge and take full control of your next group-travel project.

When is aircraft charter better value than scheduled tickets?

Chartering an entire passenger aircraft is more advantageous when a large group needs to reach the same place on a specific date. When comparing independently purchased tickets with aircraft charter, consider not only the price of each ticket but also potential connections, accommodation, transfers, luggage, journey time and the risk of participants being split across different scheduled flights. A detailed calculation may show that travel on a chartered aircraft optimises the total trip cost, saves time and streamlines travel logistics. Read more: Ad hoc charter flight vs. scheduled service – when does charter pay off?

How many people are needed to charter an entire aircraft?

There is no minimum number of passengers, but Boeing 737 aircraft have 189 seats. Value depends on the number of occupied seats, the route and available alternatives. Enter Charter can prepare a calculation for a group that does not use the full aircraft capacity or exceeds the capacity of one aircraft. Our own fleet and personalised approach allow us to tailor the offer to your needs.

What is the difference between a charter flight and a scheduled flight?

A scheduled flight operates according to an airline's published, regular timetable, while a charter flight is operated on the order of a particular entity, such as a travel agency, company, group or private individual. With an ad hoc charter, the customer hires the entire aircraft, for example for a company board, team, sports club, event guests or an incentive group. In that case, the date, route and departure and arrival airports can largely be arranged, subject to operational constraints, aircraft availability and airport slots. The key difference is therefore not the aircraft standard, but the way the flight is organised and sold. Learn more: Ad hoc charter flight vs. scheduled service – when does charter pay off?

What is the difference between an operator and an aircraft broker?

When you choose Enter Charter, you deal directly with the operator and physical owner of the fleet. The operator provides the aircraft, crew, operational planning, technical support, insurance and compliance with safety procedures. A broker is only an intermediary and does not own aircraft. An aircraft broker has access to a network of operators and market knowledge: they collect the inquiry and mediate the quote and aircraft-charter arrangements. Working directly means no hidden commissions, immediate verification of aircraft availability and the shortest possible decision path without intermediaries.

What information is needed for an aircraft charter quote?

To prepare a comprehensive quote, we primarily need the departure and arrival airports, travel date and number of passengers, which you can provide in the Enter Charter contact form. It is also useful to include further details, such as the type of sports equipment being carried, the required on-board catering and any special group requirements or need for other additional services. This enables our experts to tailor the aircraft-charter offer as closely as possible and provide realistic calculations rather than broad price ranges.

How much does an aircraft charter cost?

Every ad hoc flight is priced individually, which is why we do not publish artificial price lists. The final cost is determined by several variables: route, dates, crew availability, aircraft ground time and the selected standard of additional services. The quickest way to learn the realistic budget is to send us a brief request for proposal using the form or directly by email.

See more: How much does it cost to charter an aircraft for a group? What affects the charter price?

How quickly can you prepare an offer?

We operate 24/7. With complete information about the route, date and number of passengers, we can quickly assess feasibility and fleet availability, then return with specific information.

Does an aircraft charter quote include hidden costs?

The direct model — chartering from the airline — limits intermediary costs. In the ad hoc flight offer we show the scope of service and every additional element affecting the price, such as airport charges, ground time, catering and other services selected by the client.

Can I book a one-way flight?

Yes. We operate one-way ad hoc flights, return flights and more complex multi-sector rotations, provided the operational plan permits it. This is a popular solution, among others, for employee relocations, evacuations, crew changes for seafarers, transport for Oil & Gas personnel and specific concert itineraries.

Can a charter carry oversized sports or production equipment?

Yes. The ability to transport specialist cargo is one of the major advantages of chartering your own aircraft compared with scheduled airlines. The baggage holds of our Boeing 737 aircraft can carry, among other items, professional sports equipment, musical instruments, scenery and heavy technical cases (flight cases) for production crews or the entertainment sector. To ensure that the transport is fully safe and feasible, oversized luggage must be declared in detail at the quotation stage. Providing this information in advance allows our operations team to calculate weight limits and the aircraft's centre of gravity (Weight & Balance) precisely and arrange dedicated ground handling at the departure and arrival airports.

Can we use our own branding and personalised catering on board?

Yes. The possibility of almost complete personalisation of the passenger space and on-board services is one of the major benefits of exclusive aircraft charter. A charter flight ceases to be merely a means of transport and becomes an integral part of the brand experience, for example during incentive trips or corporate conferences. The most popular solution is fitting personalised headrest covers with the company or event logo and serving a special on-board menu.

Can an ad hoc flight operate from smaller regional airports?

The ability to use smaller airports, often unavailable to traditional scheduled airlines, is one of the major benefits of exclusive aircraft charter. It allows you to land much closer to the event venue, factory, hotel or stadium, dramatically reducing transfer time and cost. For every aircraft in our fleet (Boeing 737-800 and B737-8 MAX), we carry out an individual operational assessment of the selected airport.

What does the contract look like?

The passenger-aircraft charter agreement is concluded between the entities responsible for delivering the service, without an unnecessary chain of intermediaries (brokers). This simplifies responsibility, communication and project confidentiality.

Do you provide services beyond the flight?

Yes. We work comprehensively. As a tour operator, Nekera takes the burden of ground logistics off your shoulders. We can arrange VIP transfers, accommodation, full board, local attractions, sightseeing programmes and travel insurance, providing the entire trip on one clear invoice.

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