Jet Charter Philadelphia can arrange flights from Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania where smoking is permitted on board, on the aircraft and with the operators that allow it.
Most do not. Smoking is prohibited on the majority of charter aircraft, and the decision belongs to the operator and the aircraft owner rather than to us or to you. Where it is allowed, it is allowed for a specific aircraft on a specific trip, and it needs arranging in advance.
Raise it before the quote
Tell your advisor at the first call. This narrows the search considerably, and finding out at the aircraft door is the wrong time. We will tell you plainly whether it is available for your route and dates rather than leaving it open.
Cigars and pipes are treated differently from cigarettes by some operators, so say which you prefer.
Electronic cigarettes
Vaping is a separate question with a separate answer, and it also varies by operator and aircraft. Ask about it specifically rather than assuming it follows the smoking policy.
Departures around Philadelphia usually run from Northeast Philadelphia (KPNE).
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Philadelphia-Specific Patterns We Plan Around
Winter is the one that catches people out, because de-icing takes time on the ramp before an aircraft can depart and a January departure can sit longer than the same trip in June. Summer brings thunderstorms that move through the corridor quickly and close airspace while they pass. Your advisor watches both ahead of your date and will call you before you call us.
Contact
For a quote on a Philadelphia charter, call 1-888-987-5387 or head to our contact page. The phone is answered at any hour, on any day of the year. For how we review the operator behind every flight, see our safety page, and the aircraft guide for cabin and range options. The National Business Aviation Association sets the broader operating standards we work within.