Private jet charter, group charter, and freight
London, London
Upon request
Founded 1961
About Air Partner
UK aviation services group founded in 1961, acquired by Wheels Up in 2022 and now operating under the Wheels Up brand, offering private jet charter alongside group charter and freight services.
Known For
- Founded in 1961 and among the oldest aircraft charter brokers in Europe, with a long record in private jet charter
- Group charter and freight operations alongside private jet brokerage, including large-aircraft movements for sports teams and corporate groups
- Acquired by Wheels Up in 2022 after decades as a London Stock Exchange-listed company
- JetCard prepaid charter programme with fixed hourly rates and guaranteed availability across aircraft categories
Typical Mandate
Air Partner is engaged by principals, family offices and corporate flight departments that need aircraft on demand rather than ownership. Typical mandates range from a single transcontinental flight on a large-cabin jet to multi-leg itineraries, group movements for a board or a sports team, and urgent freight. Ticket sizes run from the low tens of thousands of pounds for a European hop to the mid six figures for long-range or repeated programmes. Clients are not required to hold a jet card, although many do.
How to Engage
Most clients approach Air Partner directly through the charter desk listed on its website or via one of its regional offices in Europe, the United States and the Middle East. A first request should state the route, date, passenger count and any cabin requirements; quotes usually follow within hours. Repeat flyers typically move onto the JetCard programme, which requires a prepaid deposit. Family offices often route requests through an assistant with a standing profile on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Air Partner a charter broker or an aircraft operator?
Air Partner is a broker. It does not own or operate the aircraft it charters; it sources them from licensed operators and manages the booking, contracting and flight support. Since 2022 it has been part of Wheels Up, which does operate its own fleet in the United States.
What does a private jet charter with Air Partner cost?
Pricing depends on aircraft category, route and positioning. A short European sector on a light jet is typically in the low five figures in pounds; a transatlantic flight on a long-range aircraft runs to the high five or low six figures. Quotes are provided per trip.
Does Air Partner offer a jet card?
Yes. The JetCard is a prepaid programme with fixed hourly rates by aircraft category, guaranteed availability with notice, and no positioning charges within its defined zones. It suits clients flying a few dozen hours a year who want predictable cost without owning an aircraft.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Curated by Trophy Registry from public sources and industry references.
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