At a glance
- Program model
- Charter memberships: Aviator and Aviator+. This profile focuses on US terms; separate European products exist.
- Commitment
- US Aviator: $100,000 refundable deposit. US Aviator+: $200,000 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 monthly membership fee.
- Pricing
- Aviator uses a flight-debit model. Aviator+ advertises fixed rates for FXSelect; fuel surcharges and monthly dues also draw from its balance. Obtain the current rate sheet.
- Aircraft
- Preferred FXSelect access through Aviator; Aviator+ advertises guaranteed FXSelect access plus the broader charter market. Confirm the aircraft in the proposal.
- Service area
- US and European offerings have separate terms. Ask which agreement covers your home region and each cross-border itinerary.
- Notice & peak travel
- Aviator+ advertises notice as short as five days. Confirm peak dates, departure flexibility and exceptions; do not apply this window to every product.
- Changes, expiry & refunds
- Published deposits do not expire. Aviator is described as fully refundable; Aviator+ is non-refundable. Complete flight-cancellation deadlines require the agreement.
- Other costs to check
- Fuel, monthly dues, minimum billed time, taxes, service-area charges and costs outside the FXSelect rate structure.
- Enrollment & availability
- US Aviator accepts membership inquiries. US Aviator+ is explicitly offered on a limited, waitlist-only basis; a request does not establish an activation date.
Contact the provider directly for its current program proposal.
Choose the contract before comparing the price. FXAIR's US memberships offer different commitments, and its European products have their own terms. A familiar product name does not establish that the deposit, refund rights or aircraft rules are identical across regions.
Aviator or Aviator+?
The US Aviator page describes a refundable balance applied to travel. The Aviator+ page adds fixed-rate FXSelect access, with a non-refundable deposit, ongoing dues and a waitlist. A balance that never expires can still decline through membership charges; ask what happens during a year with little flying.
Start with expected trips and the value of the access promise. If your plans change substantially from month to month, the refund provisions deserve particular attention. If you seek a predictable rate for repeat travel, ask FXAIR to identify exactly which aircraft and journeys qualify before committing funds.
Where PrivateFly fits
PrivateFly's official site now directs visitors to FXAIR. Use the current regional FXAIR proposal when researching that former brand. This directory treats the transition as one provider profile rather than presenting PrivateFly as an additional current option.
Test three journeys against the offer
Ask for a normal weekday flight, a fixed-date holiday flight and a longer trip that needs a different cabin. For each, request the total balance deducted, required notice and cancellation deadline. Separate the cost of flying from the fee for maintaining membership.
For a waitlisted product, request the expected activation process and whether any payment is due before access begins. Keep an independent travel plan until the provider confirms a usable start date. An application alone does not cover an upcoming journey.
Questions to resolve in writing
- Which regional entity and membership agreement will I sign?
- Does the offered rate apply to every aircraft option presented?
- What is the refund process, and how quickly is an eligible balance returned?
- What happens if FXSelect cannot cover a qualifying trip?
- How much would the account decline if I took no flights for six months?
Use those answers alongside the program comparison and a priced itinerary. The useful comparison is the cost and flexibility of your travel year, including time spent waiting for access.