At a glance
- Program model
- Deposit-based jet card arranged by a charter broker; on-demand charter also available.
- Commitment
- Published tiers: Emerald $100,000; Gold $250,000; Platinum $500,000; Black $1,000,000. Confirm account currency and current agreement.
- Pricing
- Operator cost plus taxes and a tier-based management fee. Published management rates decline from 16% at Emerald to 10% at Black, subject to tier-specific minimum fees.
- Aircraft
- Network-sourced aircraft from turboprops and smaller jets to long-range jets and VIP airliners; the quoted aircraft and operator determine the trip.
- Service area
- Domestic US and international charter; confirm route, permits and aircraft availability for each request.
- Notice & peak travel
- Advertises no blackout dates. That does not establish a fixed aircraft or price for a particular request; obtain booking lead times and peak-period terms.
- Changes, expiry & refunds
- Deposits are advertised as fully refundable and nonexpiring. Obtain the refund procedure and separate flight-cancellation obligations before booking.
- Other costs to check
- Applicable management-fee minimum, taxes, fuel, repositioning, airport charges, catering and operator cancellation costs in the complete quote.
- Enrollment & availability
- The provider accepts card and charter inquiries. Specific flight availability requires an aircraft proposal and confirmation.
Contact the provider directly for its current program proposal.
Paramount's card funds charter purchases rather than promising a fixed number of hours. The official program page lists four deposit tiers. The amount placed in the account influences the management fee; the cost of each flight still depends on the aircraft proposal.
Read the fee alongside the operator quote
Paramount's pricing explanation separates aircraft cost, taxes and its management fee. That gives you items to compare, but it does not make every proposal the lowest total price. Compare the same journey, cabin requirements and cancellation terms before drawing that conclusion.
Ask for a worked example at the tier you are considering. The published fee schedule includes both percentages and minimum amounts, so a smaller trip can be affected differently from a large one. Check the fee basis and whether any additional service is billed separately.
Choose a deposit around expected spending
A higher tier can reduce the stated fee percentage while placing more money with the provider. Map your likely trips over the next year, then ask for complete quotes across the relevant tiers. Avoid funding an account solely to reach a lower percentage without checking whether anticipated usage justifies it.
Include a short one-way flight, an overnight return and a longer international itinerary if relevant. Ask the advisor to compare aircraft options, not only cabin labels. Differences in baggage capacity, nonstop capability and recovery arrangements may matter more than a modest difference in the headline fee.
Separate a deposit refund from a flight cancellation
The provider describes refundable, nonexpiring deposits. Request the exact withdrawal process, timing and deductions in writing. Separately, ask what obligations begin when you approve an aircraft quote. A refundable account balance should not be interpreted as permission to cancel a confirmed flight without consequences.
Likewise, a no-blackout policy does not answer whether an aircraft is available at the requested time or what that trip will cost. Have the provider quote any fixed holiday dates before deciding how much to deposit.
Questions for the proposal
- What is the final price, with the management fee shown separately?
- Which charges can change after confirmation?
- Who holds the funds, and what contractual protections apply?
- What operator cancellation terms apply to this flight?
- How are substitute aircraft and service failures handled?
Compare the answers with other program structures and an on-demand quote for the same travel.