TrueSkies Reserve
The clear alternativeto a jet card.
Reserve combines refundable flight funds with wholesale operator rates plus a transparent service fee. Tell us how you fly so an advisor can help you find the right fit for your routes, annual flight profile, and priorities.
FUNDS SECURED IN A CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT FOR FUNDING YOUR FLIGHTS ONLY UNUSED FLIGHT FUNDS REFUNDABLE AT ANY TIME
Reserve, without the jet-card compromises.
Refundable flight funds
Deposit funds and draw on them as you fly across ten aircraft categories. Remaining flight funds stay yours after the applicable service fee, with no expiry.
Transparent program economics
Access wholesale operator rates plus a transparent service fee that shrinks as your Reserve tier grows.
No blackout dates
Travel on any date. During peak periods, Reserve passes through market pricing rather than adding a separate TrueSkies peak-day surcharge.
Personal flight concierge
A dedicated 24/7 desk, easy digital booking, and a built-in payment platform — your advisor owns every trip.
Select your TrueSkies Reserve tier.
Choose a starting level or share how you fly and let an advisor recommend the right fit based on your routes, annual flight profile, and priorities.
Wholesale operator pricing, refundable flight funds and a transparent service fee that shrinks the more you fly.
Jet cards and jet membership programs can make pricing and commitment difficult to compare. TrueSkies Reserve is built differently: deposit funds, draw on them at wholesale operator rates plus a transparent service fee, and keep remaining flight funds after that fee.
| Dimension | TrueSkies Reserve | Average Broker | Wheels Up | VistaJet | Magellan Jets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Transparent tiered service fee (10–15%) | Wide variance in fees from 10% - 25% + | Dynamic hourly + surcharges | All-in hourly ($15k–$25k) | Fixed all-in hourly |
| Refund Policy | Flight funds fully refundable minus service fees | Pay as you go, no deposit | Non-refundable | Fully refundable (3-yr contract) | Non-refundable (5-day trial exception) |
| Availability & Peak Pricing | No blackouts; dynamic pricing during peak | Dynamic pricing during peak | No stated blackouts; dynamic pricing during peak | No blackouts; rates within $15k–$25k | No blackouts; no peak premiums (all-in rate) |
| Hidden Fees | None; tiered markup disclosed upfront | Broker dependent, limited transparency | Fuel surcharge (8–14%), FET, unknown fees | None stated | None; all-in rate |
| Entry Minimum | $100k | Does not apply pay as you go | $100k + $8.5k/yr | $100k + 3-yr commitment | $165k+ (25-hr card) |
| Contract Lock-in | None; advisory-based | Does not apply | 12-month | 3-year | 18–24 months |
Comparison based on publicly available program terms. TrueSkies Reserve tiers start at $100,000, fully refundable.
Reserve questions, answered.
The details frequent flyers ask about most before moving off a jet card.
How is TrueSkies Reserve different from a jet card?
A jet card locks you into pre-paid hours at a marked-up fixed rate. Reserve is a funds-on-account membership: you deposit funds and draw on them at wholesale, operator-direct pricing plus one transparent service fee. There are no blackout dates, and unused funds are fully refundable.
Are my Reserve funds refundable, and do they expire?
Yes. Your deposited funds are fully refundable and never expire. Whatever you don't fly stays yours.
What does it cost to join TrueSkies Reserve?
Reserve has three tiers by deposit level: Silverado ($100,000), Summit ($250,000), and Global ($500,000+). Higher tiers lower your service fee — 12.5% off at Summit and 25%+ at Global.
Are there blackout dates or peak-day surcharges?
No. Reserve gives you unrestricted access on every date, with no blackout calendar and no peak-day surcharges. Availability is guaranteed.
How is Reserve pricing calculated?
You pay wholesale, operator-direct charter rates — up to 50% below typical jet-card programs — plus one fixed, transparent service fee. There are no hidden markups buried in the hourly rate.
Who is TrueSkies Reserve best for?
Reserve is built for people flying private roughly 50 to 150 hours a year who want jet-card convenience without the lock-in, opaque pricing, or depreciation. If you fly more than a few times a year, it is typically the smarter investment.
Optional peace of mind. TS Trip Protection keeps your itinerary moving if the unexpected affects your aircraft. Arranged in advance, only when you want it.
Learn about Trip Protection
See if Reserve fits how you fly.
Share your routes, annual flight profile, and priorities. A TrueSkies advisor will follow up to help you compare them with the Reserve model.
No obligation · No account funding required · Advisor-led follow-up