NetJets is the gold standard in fractional aircraft ownership and has been since Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquired it in 1998. The service delivers exceptional consistency — you get access to a massive fleet of well-maintained aircraft with professional crews and genuinely seamless logistics. Their fractional ownership model is clever: you buy a share of a specific aircraft type and get guaranteed availability with relatively short notice. The experience itself is premium, from dedicated account managers to catering and ground transportation coordination. However, this level of service comes at a staggering cost — entry-level fractional shares start in the hundreds of thousands, with ongoing management and hourly fees that make it realistic only for frequent flyers with substantial wealth. The jet card program offers a lower entry point but still isn't cheap. For those who can justify the expense through time savings and travel frequency, NetJets delivers a remarkably polished product that few competitors match in scale or reliability.
Largest private fleet in the world with guaranteed availability
Berkshire Hathaway backing ensures financial stability and safety standards
Flexible ownership structures from fractional shares to jet cards
Exceptional service consistency and dedicated owner support
Extremely high cost of entry and ongoing fees
Fractional ownership contracts can be complex and illiquid
Peak travel periods may result in substitute aircraft rather than your preferred type