Just for laughs, let’s count the ways we all hate air travel.
The list is long: arriving hours early, dealing with difficult (and expensive) airport parking, dragging your luggage to check-in, and struggling through TSA security, where you remove your shoes, unpack your bags for inspection, and, if you’re lucky, get patted down like a prisoner. Then you sit in a crowded waiting area with overpriced, mediocre food and drinks. Boarding feels like a mob scene as you fight for a spot in the overhead bin for your carry-on, only to settle into a tiny seat.
Now, let me introduce you to three life-changing letters: JSX. This innovative U.S. air carrier, founded in 2016, is redefining air travel. Currently, JSX serves 25 destinations across the U.S. and Mexico, with new routes being added regularly.
What can you expect when you fly JSX? Start by arriving just 20 minutes before your flight (yes, twenty—two-zero). Valet park at a dedicated hangar and your baggage will be taken directly to the plane. Experience seamless TSA security, spend a few minutes in a comfortable lounge, and then board your 30-seat (no middle seats!) Embraer jet—think private business jet—right in the hangar. Every seat is business class (hello, legroom), and there are no overhead bins since your bags are returned planeside in minutes. (Did I mention all baggage is free?) Need a rental car? Go Rentals will have one waiting for you at a special rate.
During the flight, the cabin crew serves complimentary cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks and gourmet snacks. JSX also offers free Starlink Wi-Fi for business or entertainment, and you can even bring a pet (in a carrier) on board. Not only are two bags included, but you can also bring along golf bags, skis, or snowboards. This is flying reimagined.
Recently awarded the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Award, this “hop-on” public charter jet is carving out a niche in how we travel from Point A to Point B. As of press time, fares range from $299 to $979 each way. Planning a group trip or corporate event? Charter the entire plane! Plus, JSX partners with United Airlines and JetBlue, so passengers earn MileagePlus and TrueBlue points.
Chris Caswell is an award-winning writer and the former editor of several yachting magazines. He has appeared on Oprah as a boating lifestyle expert and hosted the Marine Voyager series on the Speed Channel.
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