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Who does what when you charter
San Francisco Private Jets is a charter broker. We act as your agent: we take your trip details, gather quotes from operators, present the options, and handle the booking paperwork on your behalf. We do not own or operate aircraft, and we are not the carrier.
The flight itself is performed by an FAA certificated air carrier that holds operational control of the aircraft, the crew and the flight. That operator, not us, is responsible for the safety, legality and conduct of the flight. When you book, you are entering a contract with that operator.
Quotes are estimates until confirmed
Prices shown anywhere on this site, including the route ranges for private jet charter in San Francisco, are estimates. They are built from typical hourly rates for the aircraft class and the distance flown, and they are meant to help you compare, not to serve as a firm offer.
A quote becomes binding only when a specific operator confirms it in writing for your specific dates, aircraft and itinerary. Fuel, crew availability, airport slots, peak event demand and repositioning can all move the final number. We tell you when a figure is firm and when it is still an estimate.
Payment, taxes and fees
Payment terms are set by the operator's contract, not by us. Many operators require a deposit at booking with the balance due before departure, and some require full payment up front for certain trips or peak dates. We will walk you through the schedule before you commit.
Quotes generally include the federal excise tax that applies to commercial air transportation, plus segment fees and any airport or handling charges the operator passes through. International trips may carry additional customs, overflight and landing fees. De-icing, catering, ground transportation and similar add-ons are typically billed separately if you request them.
Cancellation follows operator contract
Because the operator is the carrier, its cancellation and change policy governs your trip. Those policies vary widely. Some allow a full refund with enough notice; others treat a cancellation inside a set window as a full charge. Aircraft type and trip date often affect the terms.
We will give you the operator's cancellation language before you sign, and we will flag the deadlines that matter. If you need to change a departure time or date, tell us as early as you can. We will ask the operator what is possible, but the answer comes from them.
Airports, weather and operator decisions
Which airport serves your trip is an operational decision. In the Bay Area that may mean San Francisco International, Oakland, Hayward Executive or Buchanan Field, depending on your destination, aircraft and the operator's preferences. Runway length, elevation and density altitude all factor into what an operator will approve.
The pilot in command has final authority over the flight, including whether to depart, divert or delay for weather, maintenance or traffic. Summer density altitudes around the region, along with the marine layer and winter storms, are routine considerations here. We keep you informed, but we do not override the crew.
Liability limits and the fine print
We arrange transportation; we do not provide it. To the extent permitted by law, our liability for any claim arising from a charter is limited to the fees we received for arranging that trip. Claims relating to the flight itself, including injury, delay, baggage or property, are governed by the operator's contract and applicable law.
We carry no responsibility for an operator's acts or omissions, for missed connections, or for events outside our control. If something goes wrong, we will help you pursue the operator's claims process, but the carrier is the responsible party. The full terms you agree to are those in the operator's charter agreement along with our brokerage terms, and we will send both before you book.