Frequently Asked Questions
Everything worth knowing before you charter — booking, pricing, baggage, safety and what happens on board. If your question isn't here, the charter desk answers day or night.
Booking & General
How a charter comes together, from first request to final itinerary.
Share your route, dates and passenger count. We present tailored aircraft options from vetted operators with transparent pricing. Confirm your preferred option to secure the flight, and you receive a full itinerary with handling details.
Yes — private charter is flexible. Choose departure times and preferred airports, add ground transfers, and specify catering or special requests such as children’s meals or a meeting setup on board.
Through our operator network we arrange light, midsize, super-midsize, heavy and ultra-long-range jets, plus VIP airliners — roughly 4 to 50 seats depending on type. Ask for examples matched to your route and baggage.
Anything from a few hours to several months. Short notice is normal in this market; the earlier you ask, the wider the choice of aircraft and the lower the positioning cost.
Pricing & Payment
What sits inside the quote, and what can still move afterwards.
Quotes reflect aircraft type and availability, flight time, airport and handling fees, crew duty, positioning, and the services you request. You receive an all-inclusive quote before you confirm anything.
Possible extras include de-icing in winter operations, after-hours airport fees, catering upgrades, Wi-Fi and overnight crew costs. Where they apply, they are itemised in your quote.
Bank transfer, SEPA instant transfer and major credit cards — VISA, Mastercard and American Express. Card payments carry a processing surcharge: 3.5% for VISA and Mastercard, 4% for American Express. Bank and SEPA instant transfers carry no surcharge. Secure payment links can be provided, and currency options may be available; ask your advisor.
Terms vary by operator and aircraft. We share the specific conditions — timelines, percentages and no-show rules — with your quote and again in the booking confirmation. Refunds are returned via the original payment method.
Policies & Logistics
One-ways, baggage, pets, and what happens when the day does not go to plan.
Yes. We routinely arrange one-ways, and where an empty leg matches your route we will offer it — the same aircraft at a materially lower price.
Capacity depends on the aircraft and the passenger count. Light jets take small suitcases and soft bags; larger cabins accommodate more, including oversize items such as skis or golf bags. Send dimensions and weight and we will match an aircraft accordingly.
Pets are welcome on many charters when declared in advance. We confirm operator approval and help with health certificates or entry requirements for the destination.
Your advisor monitors the operation around the clock and coordinates alternatives in case of weather, ATC or operational changes. You receive live updates and revised timings as they are confirmed.
Safety & Compliance
Who flies the aircraft, and under whose oversight.
We charter only licensed operators regulated under EASA, FAA or an equivalent authority. Crews are type-rated and recurrent-trained, and every aircraft follows an approved maintenance programme.
Maintenance is carried out under the operator’s approved programme by certified engineers and facilities, meeting international airworthiness standards.
The operator holding the Air Operator Certificate performs the flight and is the carrier. Sixty One GmbH acts as broker: we source the aircraft, verify the certification and manage the booking end to end.
On-Board Experience
Catering, connectivity and the details worth asking for in advance.
Typically Wi-Fi where the aircraft is equipped, premium catering, entertainment systems and fully reclining seating. Larger cabins may add divans, enclosed lavatories and private suites on select types.
Yes — gourmet menus, dietary requirements, children’s meals, celebration touches and VIP ground transfers can all be arranged in advance. Tell us early for anything sourced locally at a small airfield.
Support & Assistance
Who you speak to before, during and after the flight.
Dedicated support is available 24/7 for schedule changes, coordination with FBOs and last-minute requests. A personal flight manager oversees every phase of the trip.
By phone, WhatsApp or email — all three reach the charter desk. For anything urgent, or a change while a flight is under way, please call.
Still deciding? Send the route.
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