Apr 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
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Ironbird Partners Podcast
Ironbird Partners Podcast
Ironbird Partners Podcast
The Truth About Private Jet Pricing
What private jet flyers need to know about jet cards, pricing risks, and smarter ways to fly—featuring Doug Gollan of Private Jet Card Comparisons.
Episode Highlights
🎧 The Truth About Private Jet Pricing.
Behind every luxury jet experience lies a maze of contracts, options, and... gotchas. So how do high-net-worth travelers, charter clients, and operators avoid costly mistakes when it comes to jet cards, fractional ownership, and on-demand charter?
In this in-depth Ironbird Podcast episode, host Daniel Harris sits down with Doug Gollan, Founder of Private Jet Card Comparisons, live at NBAA in Las Vegas. Doug pulls back the curtain on private jet pricing strategies, the risks travelers overlook, and why even plane owners are signing up for jet cards in 2025.
✅ What’s inside this episode?
The real differences between jet cards, fractional, and charter—and how to know what’s right for you
Why contracts are filled with landmines (and how Doug’s database helps you avoid them)
How operators and brokers price flights (and when they say yes just to say yes)
What most first-time flyers and business owners get wrong when buying hours
The shifting landscape of private jet demand post-COVID
Red flags to spot in ‘too good to be true’ offers
How Doug’s team is helping UHNW clients fly smarter with fewer surprises
Whether you're flying private for the first time or reviewing your next aircraft investment strategy, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants smarter, safer, and more seamless private travel.
👉 Learn more about aircraft strategy, charter risk, and private aviation planning at www.flyironbird.com
🎙 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Charter Flight Support (CFS) – The only AOG support solution built specifically for the private jet industry. When a trip’s on the line, CFS gets your clients back in the air—fast. Sign up for The Fix, their free newsletter with exclusive data on rates, reliability, and recovery insights at www.charterflightsupport.com.
Video Valet – Elevate your inflight experience. With fully customized iPads and access to over 1.2 million entertainment options, Video Valet ensures every flight feels first-class. Mention Ironbird at www.videovalet.com to receive a complimentary iPad with your order.
🎧 The Truth About Private Jet Pricing.
Behind every luxury jet experience lies a maze of contracts, options, and... gotchas. So how do high-net-worth travelers, charter clients, and operators avoid costly mistakes when it comes to jet cards, fractional ownership, and on-demand charter?
In this in-depth Ironbird Podcast episode, host Daniel Harris sits down with Doug Gollan, Founder of Private Jet Card Comparisons, live at NBAA in Las Vegas. Doug pulls back the curtain on private jet pricing strategies, the risks travelers overlook, and why even plane owners are signing up for jet cards in 2025.
✅ What’s inside this episode?
The real differences between jet cards, fractional, and charter—and how to know what’s right for you
Why contracts are filled with landmines (and how Doug’s database helps you avoid them)
How operators and brokers price flights (and when they say yes just to say yes)
What most first-time flyers and business owners get wrong when buying hours
The shifting landscape of private jet demand post-COVID
Red flags to spot in ‘too good to be true’ offers
How Doug’s team is helping UHNW clients fly smarter with fewer surprises
Whether you're flying private for the first time or reviewing your next aircraft investment strategy, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants smarter, safer, and more seamless private travel.
👉 Learn more about aircraft strategy, charter risk, and private aviation planning at www.flyironbird.com
🎙 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Charter Flight Support (CFS) – The only AOG support solution built specifically for the private jet industry. When a trip’s on the line, CFS gets your clients back in the air—fast. Sign up for The Fix, their free newsletter with exclusive data on rates, reliability, and recovery insights at www.charterflightsupport.com.
Video Valet – Elevate your inflight experience. With fully customized iPads and access to over 1.2 million entertainment options, Video Valet ensures every flight feels first-class. Mention Ironbird at www.videovalet.com to receive a complimentary iPad with your order.
🎧 The Truth About Private Jet Pricing.
Behind every luxury jet experience lies a maze of contracts, options, and... gotchas. So how do high-net-worth travelers, charter clients, and operators avoid costly mistakes when it comes to jet cards, fractional ownership, and on-demand charter?
In this in-depth Ironbird Podcast episode, host Daniel Harris sits down with Doug Gollan, Founder of Private Jet Card Comparisons, live at NBAA in Las Vegas. Doug pulls back the curtain on private jet pricing strategies, the risks travelers overlook, and why even plane owners are signing up for jet cards in 2025.
✅ What’s inside this episode?
The real differences between jet cards, fractional, and charter—and how to know what’s right for you
Why contracts are filled with landmines (and how Doug’s database helps you avoid them)
How operators and brokers price flights (and when they say yes just to say yes)
What most first-time flyers and business owners get wrong when buying hours
The shifting landscape of private jet demand post-COVID
Red flags to spot in ‘too good to be true’ offers
How Doug’s team is helping UHNW clients fly smarter with fewer surprises
Whether you're flying private for the first time or reviewing your next aircraft investment strategy, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants smarter, safer, and more seamless private travel.
👉 Learn more about aircraft strategy, charter risk, and private aviation planning at www.flyironbird.com
🎙 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Charter Flight Support (CFS) – The only AOG support solution built specifically for the private jet industry. When a trip’s on the line, CFS gets your clients back in the air—fast. Sign up for The Fix, their free newsletter with exclusive data on rates, reliability, and recovery insights at www.charterflightsupport.com.
Video Valet – Elevate your inflight experience. With fully customized iPads and access to over 1.2 million entertainment options, Video Valet ensures every flight feels first-class. Mention Ironbird at www.videovalet.com to receive a complimentary iPad with your order.
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Stay Ahead in Private Aviation:
Download Our Free "State of Aviation" Report
Discover the latest trends, pricing insights, and expert analysis in the private jet market. This comprehensive report is essential for making informed decisions and optimizing your travel experiences. Perfect for busy professionals and luxury travelers looking to stay ahead.
DISCLAIMER
Disclaimer: Ironbird Partners LLC (the Air Charter Broker) acting as an “Authorized Agent” for the Charterer (client) shall; Contract for transportation services with only FAR Part 135 Direct Air Carriers or their foreign Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) equivalent that operate and exercise full operational control over those flights at all times. Flights can be sourced through Ironbird Partners, LLC Preferred Direct Air Carriers that meet all FAA or CAA safety standards and additional safety standards established by Ironbird Partners LLC. Ironbird Partners LLC is an Air Charter Broker and NOT a direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier. All air service shall be provided by a properly licensed direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier.
Stay Ahead in Private Aviation:
Download Our Free "State of Aviation" Report
Discover the latest trends, pricing insights, and expert analysis in the private jet market. This comprehensive report is essential for making informed decisions and optimizing your travel experiences. Perfect for busy professionals and luxury travelers looking to stay ahead.
DISCLAIMER
Disclaimer: Ironbird Partners LLC (the Air Charter Broker) acting as an “Authorized Agent” for the Charterer (client) shall; Contract for transportation services with only FAR Part 135 Direct Air Carriers or their foreign Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) equivalent that operate and exercise full operational control over those flights at all times. Flights can be sourced through Ironbird Partners, LLC Preferred Direct Air Carriers that meet all FAA or CAA safety standards and additional safety standards established by Ironbird Partners LLC. Ironbird Partners LLC is an Air Charter Broker and NOT a direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier. All air service shall be provided by a properly licensed direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier.
Stay Ahead in Private Aviation:
Download Our Free "State of Aviation" Report
Discover the latest trends, pricing insights, and expert analysis in the private jet market. This comprehensive report is essential for making informed decisions and optimizing your travel experiences. Perfect for busy professionals and luxury travelers looking to stay ahead.
DISCLAIMER
Disclaimer: Ironbird Partners LLC (the Air Charter Broker) acting as an “Authorized Agent” for the Charterer (client) shall; Contract for transportation services with only FAR Part 135 Direct Air Carriers or their foreign Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) equivalent that operate and exercise full operational control over those flights at all times. Flights can be sourced through Ironbird Partners, LLC Preferred Direct Air Carriers that meet all FAA or CAA safety standards and additional safety standards established by Ironbird Partners LLC. Ironbird Partners LLC is an Air Charter Broker and NOT a direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier. All air service shall be provided by a properly licensed direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier.