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I paid $700 to fly round trip on a semi-private airline. It was worth every penny to save time and avoid the hassle of major airports.
I paid $700 to fly round trip on a semi-private airline. It was worth every penny to save time and avoid the hassle of major airports.
Molly O'BrienJun 10, 2023, 18:52 IST
I flew on a semi-private flight through a JSX partnership with Taos Air.Molly O'Brien
I recently paid $700 for a round-trip flight on Taos Air, operated by the semi-private airline JSX.
I boarded my flight so quickly and my ticket came with snacks and beverages, even alcoholic ones.
I travel a lot, and I recently splurged to try flying on a semi-private airline.
My flight was operated by JSX, a "hop-on" jet service that seats about 30 people per flight and comes with perks like short security lines and complimentary checked bags. It's meant to feel like a luxurious, exclusive experience — and flights can start at less than $200 each way, depending on where you're flying.
For the 2022 to 2023 ski season when I flew, JSX had partnered with Taos Air to offer round-trip flights between Taos, New Mexico, and four markets across California and Texas.
My round-trip ticket from Burbank, California, to Taos cost about $700. Here's what my experience was like.
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I had to show up at JSX's separate terminal at the Burbank airport at least 20 minutes before my flight.
The JSX terminal was quite spacious and empty.Molly O'Brien
Checking in was so simple and I feel like I saved tons of time by avoiding the main airport terminal.
JSX passengers get two complimentary checked bags.Molly O'Brien
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There was a nice lounge inside the terminal with free coffee, hot chocolate, and tea.
I loved getting a complimentary drink.Molly O'Brien
Once boarded, I discovered there was plenty of room inside the airplane.
The seats were spaced out very well.Molly O'Brien
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My ticket also came with a bunch of free snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages.
I was pretty impressed by the perks on my JSX-operated flight.Molly O'Brien
My checked bag and a shuttle were waiting for me when we landed.
I didn't have to wait for my suitcase at a baggage carousel.Molly O'Brien
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I feel like my flight was worth the extra money for all the amenities I got.
The well-spaced-out seats were a huge perk of JSX.Molly O'Brien
Overall, it was the easiest flying experience I'd ever had, and I'd take JSX again in a heartbeat.
I enjoyed flying with JSX, especially since I didn't need to get to the airport hours before my departure.Molly O'Brien