Cojetage: travel by private jet at a reduced price thanks to carpooling

What if luxury in the air was no longer reserved for the elite?

Imagine boarding a private jet, comfortably seated in a leather armchair, a glass of champagne in hand… all for the price of an economy-class ticket on a traditional airline.

This once unattainable dream is now a reality, thanks to cojetage, a new form of air carpooling that is revolutionizing business aviation.

Driven by innovation and the rise of collaborative sharing, this concept allows everyone to enjoy the prestige of private flight, without blowing their budget.

In this article, we explain how this novel model works, how it manages to offer prices up to 70% lower, what services await you on board, and also the limits you need to be aware of before booking.

The concept: affordable private jet travel

In recent years, business aviation has been confronted with two major realities:

• On the one hand, a large number of private flights are operating empty, without passengers – so-called ghost flights;
• Secondly, the cost of a private jet flight is still very high, and unaffordable for most people.

This twofold observation gave rise to Cojetage, an innovative French company that is shaking up the codes of jet travel.

The idea? To make private aviation more accessible, by enabling individuals to share an already scheduled private flight. A form of air carpooling, but in a high-end version.

Thanks to a simple, intuitive online booking platform, users can reserve their seat in just a few clicks. And for even greater convenience, Cojetage has also launched its mobile application, available on iPhone and Android, so you can fly smart, wherever you are.

Cojetage offers a win-win solution:

• Jet owners make the most of their empty runs;
• Passengers enjoy an exclusive flying experience, at a much more affordable rate than a traditional private flight.

A new way to travel, smarter, more flexible, and as luxurious as ever.

What are the advantages of Cojetage?

Cojetage, often dubbed the “Blablacar of the skies”, has revolutionized private aviation by making jet flights accessible to a wider clientele. Here’s why this concept is winning over more and more travelers.

1. Unbeatable prices thanks to an ingenious model

Co-pilot platforms are advertising discounts of up to 70% on traditional private airline fares. How is this possible? It all hinges on a simple mechanism: making the most of so-called “empty” flights.

When a jet makes a private flight to a destination, it generally has to return without passengers. These repositioning flights, although necessary, represent a cost for the operator. In this case, cojetage offers to fill them with cost-sharing passengers, thus offering ultra-competitive prices.

For example, a Paris-Nice flight aboard a Cessna Citation can be offered at €260 per person, compared with around €10,000 for a traditional jet rental.

This system benefits both airlines, who optimize their costs, and passengers, who gain access to business aviation at reduced prices. A real win-win solution.

For group travel, see also our article onchartering group flights.

Falcon 6X – Photo credit: Dassault Aviation

Falcon 8X – Photo credit: Dassault Aviation

2. 5-star in-flight services

One of the great advantages of co-location lies in the quality of on-board services. Although fares are attractive, the level of comfort remains identical to that of a traditional private jet flight.

Passengers can enjoy :

• Reclining leather armchairs, sometimes convertible into beds;
• Top-of-the-range catering service, with champagne and menus on request;
• On-board Wi-Fi connection;
• Panoramic roofs, depending on aircraft model;
• Spacious, quiet cabin space.

Jets such as the Falcon 6X or Falcon 8X (Dassault Aviation) are often used for this type of flight, and offer a prestigious flying experience.

What’s more, safety remains a top priority: these flights are operated by certified companies, with professional crews, in compliance with strict business aviation standards.

Below, we’ll also look at the disadvantages to be aware of before booking a shared flight on a private jet.

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What are the disadvantages of co-piloting?

While co-piloting has many advantages, not least its more affordable cost, it also has certain limitations that are important to be aware of before booking.

1. Reduced flexibility

Co-piloting is based on flights already scheduled by private owners or operators. You don’t get to choose the exact date or time, or even the airport of departure or arrival. The proposed itinerary must correspond to your needs, which is not always guaranteed.

2. Adapting logistics

In some cases, you’ll need to arrange additional transportation to and from your destination, if your flight covers only part of your journey. This can complicate your travel plans and generate additional costs.

3. Space and baggage constraints

Each flight specifies in advance the number of seats available and the baggage capacity. These limits may restrict your comfort or force you to travel light.

4. Less personalized service

Unlike a tailor-made private jet rental, co-piloting does not allow you to choose the aircraft. You’ll be assigned to a predefined aircraft, such as a Citation Mustang, Challenger 350 or Falcon 6X, with no possibility of personalized options. What’s more, on-board and ground services are often more basic.

5. Less professional supervision

Although co-piloting is supervised by serious platforms, it remains a more informal mode of transport. It does not always benefit from the same level of monitoring, perceived safety or support as traditional business aviation.

Photo credit: Citation Mustang

Photo credit: Dassault Aviation

Challenger 350 – Photo credit: Bombardier

What to do in the event of cancellation or delay?

Your flight can also be changed or cancelled at the last minute.

Right up to the last few minutes before boarding, you need to be ready to bounce back and deal with various contingencies: change of destination, timetable, business airport, etc.

However, if you are unhappy with a cancellation or a change of itinerary, you can claim compensation from the platform in question.

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