Feature | Traditional charter | Craft Pod access |
Aircraft consistency | Depends on the trip — different operators, cabin layouts, Wi-Fi quality, and safety records every time. | Standardized Challenger 300/350 fleet with the same cabins, crews, and FAA Part 135/ARGUS Platinum safety protocols every flight. |
Price predictability | Price varies each trip. Peak times and repositioning fees can add 25–40% | One clear, published occupied-hour rate. Zero surprise fees. |
Availability | Hard to find flights around holidays; “Sorry, we’re sold out” is common. | Guaranteed flight if booked ≥5 days in advance (longer for listed Peak Days). |
Booking process | Every trip requires multiple calls, contracts, and separate payments. | One master Use Agreement; requests are submitted online in minutes. |
Use of capital | Pure expense — you pay, you fly, and the money’s gone. | Every $1M invested gives you 10 trips and sits in an exchange-fund structure, earning returns and passing bonus depreciation to you. |
Tax treatment | Fully nondeductible personal expense. | Contributions enable bonus-depreciation deductions. (Please consult your tax advisor regarding applicable limitations) |
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