TrueSkies Reserve
The clear alternativeto a jet card.
A funds-on-account membership with refundable deposits and wholesale operator pricing plus a transparent service fee. Jet-card economics without the lock-in, blackout dates, or depreciation. Tiers from $100,000.
Refundable deposits · Wholesale pricing · No blackout dates · Funds never expire
Reserve, without the jet-card compromises.
Fully-refundable funds
Deposit funds and draw on them as you fly across ten aircraft categories. Whatever you don't use stays yours, with no expiry.
Direct-to-operator pricing
Pay wholesale, operator-direct rates up to 50% under jet-card programs, after one transparent, fixed service fee.
No blackout dates
Unrestricted access on every date. No blackout calendar, no peak-day surcharges, and availability guaranteed.
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.
Wholesale operator pricing, refundable flight funds and a transparent service fee that shrinks the more you fly.
Jet-card and membership programs are often loaded with hidden fees, blackout dates, and non-refundable deposits. TrueSkies Reserve is built differently: deposit funds, draw on them at direct-to-operator rates, and keep whatever you don't use.
| Dimension | TrueSkies Reserve | Average Broker | Wheels Up | VistaJet | Magellan Jets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Transparent tiered service fee (10–15%) | Wide variance in fees from 10-35% + | 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
Private aviation, on your terms.
You deserve better than confusing contracts and opaque pricing. Reserve delivers the freedom, flexibility, and transparency you've been searching for.
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Membership application
Build your Reserve on account.
A funds-on-account membership from $100,000. Your advisor confirms your tier, service fee, and onboarding before any funds move.
- Deposited funds are fully refundable and never expire.
- Wholesale, operator-direct pricing plus one fixed, transparent service fee.
- Unrestricted access — no blackout dates and no peak-day surcharges.
- A dedicated 24/7 concierge owning every trip end to end.