01The airplane and the trip
We start with the airplane: its age, condition, cabin layout and the records available for review. Then we look at your trip. Does the seating work for your group? Will the luggage fit? Can the aircraft use the airports and cover the route under the expected conditions?
A lower price does not make an unsuitable airplane a good choice. If something needs a closer look, we work through it before recommending the option.
02Aircraft age and condition
Our starting preference is an airframe built in 2005 or newer. Age is one part of the picture. Maintenance history, cabin condition, equipment and how the airplane has been cared for matter too.
If an older airplane deserves consideration, we explain the year, the condition and why it fits. Any exception to the age preference is made clear before you decide.
03The pilots and their experience
We ask about the qualifications for the proposed aircraft, time on type, recent experience and recurrent training. For a mountain airport or an international trip, we ask about experience relevant to that flight.
The aircraft, crew and itinerary are reviewed together. We clarify anything that needs confirmation before presenting it as settled, including the crew schedule and any limits affecting your plans.
04Keeping the trip together
We look at the practical alternatives before you commit: another airplane, a nearby airport or a change in timing. Availability and booking terms determine which alternatives are possible.
If weather, maintenance or crew availability changes the plan, we help you understand your choices and coordinate the next steps. The flight crew makes the flying decisions; we remain your point of contact.
05The details before you commit
Your options identify the aircraft type, airframe year, seating and the features relevant to your trip. Ask for photos of the proposed cabin so you know what you are considering. Your final itinerary identifies the aircraft and flight details.
We explain what is confirmed and what still needs checking. If the proposed airplane changes, we review the replacement and the differences with you.
06A price you can understand
A planning estimate is a starting point. It uses indicative rate bands and assumptions about flight time and positioning; it is not a confirmed quote.
The written quote identifies what the total includes and what could change: taxes, fees, positioning, catering, ground travel and weather related charges where applicable. Booking terms explain changes and cancellation. Compare those details alongside the price. If the lower priced airplane fits your trip, we say so.