This website uses cookies
More information
Business Air News Bulletin
Business Air News Bulletin
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.
Related background information from the Handbook...
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Request your printed copy

JetSmarter launches in-app crowdfunding
Both members and non-members of the platform can now create crowdfunded flights on JetSmarter's newly modified app, and can cancel at no cost up until point of confirmation.
Sergey Petrossov is enabling crowdfunded, cost-sharing flights through a new JetSmarter in-app product.

US charter platform JetSmarter has launched a new in-app product to allow users to initiate crowdfunded flights, choosing the date and time of the departure while sharing the cost with other flyers. Crowdfunded routes are for Boston, Massachusetts; Washington DC; and Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Naples and Orlando in Florida.

Historically, flight creators would cover the costs of the flight and would control the departure date and time. Flight finders would purchase a seat on a existing flight found in the app or on the website. Through the crowdfunded option, both the creators and finders have the opportunity to initiate flights by booking only one seat and can cancel at any time before the flight is confirmed. By lowering the entry-price to create flights down to one seat, all users in the JetSmarter community can now initiate flights, which will lead to infinite flight opportunities.

“This is a home run for the JetSmarter community," says founder and CEO Sergey Petrossov. "The new product will allow for more flight creations between even more cities, giving new travellers the opportunity to experience JetSmarter's service. The product is useful for both business and leisure travellers as they'll be connected with other users flying to conferences, corporate events, vacations, concerts or sporting events, at a more affordable rate."

Other News
 
Volato launches integrated app
March 18, 2024
ONEflight opens Colorado HQ and expands Florida sales office
March 14, 2024
Participation in carbon offsets is complementary for Chapman Freeborn clients
February 22, 2024
Vista America operators reaffirm Wingman certification
December 28, 2023
Insurance offering protects FlyCFG charter flights
December 28, 2023
Rather than having to pay a significant premium out of pocket for replacement lift, FlyCFG clients will now have the peace of mind to know their trip is protected.