Want to book a private jet? There's an app for that

ONEflight International, Inc. launched the Book a Jet (BAJit) application today, a mobile platform designed to securely search, select, and book private aircrafts. Available on both Apple and Android devices, the BAJit app unlocks the private aviation booking experience to anyone with a cell phone across the globe.

“We are thrilled to roll out our app to the masses. Flying private should be as simple as flying commercial or even scheduling an Uber,” said Ferren Rajput, Founder and CEO of ONEflight International. “The BAJit app puts it in everyone’s hands and allows users to choose private jets that suit their needs based on what’s available, the size, pricing, and amenities they desire.”

The BAJit app grants users access to over 5,000 aircraft and 700 charter companies globally. Members and non-members alike may track planes, flight paths, and save searches on the app, heightening price visibility and comparison shopping for customers searching for the best deal. Domestic flights are guaranteed if booked within 10 hours of launch while the same can be said within 96 hours for international trips. Rajput expects this to drop even further in the future.

“Our goal is to drive booking to under a day’s notice for all flights. Eventually, we expect customers will be able to choose a flight path then be on the plane just a few hours later. ONEflight is revolutionizing an industry that historically relied on calling a travel agent and it wasn’t easily accessible to the general public,” said Rajput.

The COVID-19 lockdowns, travel restrictions, and mask mandates of 2020 severely stifled the airline industry. As society inched back to normalcy in 2021 and 2022, labor shortages, mass flight cancellations, and lost luggage complaints plagued commercial airlines and left many travelers searching for an alternative. Private air travel bookings surged and, despite the end of the pandemic, customer retention remains high for the industry.

ONEflight in particular garnered several fans due to its technologically advanced air travel experience. In the past year alone, the private aviation company welcomed several high-profile brand ambassadors: three-time Superbowl champion John Elway, entrepreneur and Shark Tank personalities like Robert Herjavec and Kevin O’Leary, and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci. Some clients include Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner, and more. Inc. 5000 also named ONEflight as one of 2021’s Fastest Growing Companies in the United States.

“Customer experience is always our top priority, from the moment they book the flight until the moment they arrive at their destination,” said Rajput. “There will be more enhancements to come to make flying private even easier. Stay tuned.”

OneJet ends scheduled flights and faces an uncertain future

The small regional US airline OneJet, has suspended all scheduled operations as it "transitions itself", according to its website, yet some in the industry are speculating that current finical and legal difficulties will prevent the airline from restarting in October. 

The company issued the following statement:-

"One Jet will be transitioning its operations to a fully owned 135 operating certificate over the next 8 weeks.  During this transition, we will be suspending scheduled services on current routes.  Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this disruption; the result of this transition will be a more robust and reliable operation for our customers from the fourth quarter forward.
We presently expect inventory to re-open for sale beginning October 1st and will make additional information available at that time."

OneJet specialised in offering direct routes between small and mid-sized markets that lacked direct air services, that would appeal to both business and leisure travellers. However, the airline was being sued by Allegheny County Airport Authority for pocketing  $1 million incentive to operate 10 routes out of Pittsburgh International Airport, yet only operating two routes from the airport. According to court papers, the airline owes the authority $763,000.

OneJet Enters Agreement to Acquire Ultimate JetCharters

 OneJet, the air transportation network providing nonstop connectivity within medium-size markets, today announced the completion of an acquisition agreement with Ultimate JetCharters. As one of the country's premier charter operators, Ultimate JetCharters operates 30-seat Dornier and Embraer regional jet aircraft for private charter clients, as well as per-seat scheduled services on select routes under the Ultimate Air Shuttle brand.

Regional Network Will Add Destinations and Expand Point-to-Point Scheduled

and Charter Services in the Eastern U.S.

The combined operation will have a collective fleet of nearly 25 aircraft by the end of 2018, including aircraft operated by Ultimate and existing operating partner, Contour Airlines. Ultimate will be integrated into OneJet's network during the course of the next month, with flights beginning on June 4th. Concurrently, OneJet will continue to accelerate the addition of Embraer ERJ aircraft to its network throughout the course of 2018; the company introduced the aircraft with the launch of service between Buffalo and Albany earlier this year.  

OneJet Introduces Service in West Palm Beach with Inaugural Flight from Pittsburgh

                           OneJet, the air transportation network that provides consumers with increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium markets, today introduces non-stop service between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and West Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) four times weekly.

Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

PIT to PBI: Departing 11:20 a.m. ET and arriving 1:50 p.m. ET
PBI to PIT: Departing 2:20 p.m. ET and arriving 4:50 p.m. ET

The OneJet Plus service provides a premium service experience onboard retrofitted ERJ 135 aircraft, including pre-assigned seats, extended legroom at every seat, complimentary 4G high-speed Wi-Fi, streaming entertainment gate to gate, and complimentary beer, wine and premium snacks en route.

OneJet starts twice daily flights between Kansas City and Pittsburgh

 OneJet, the air transportation network that provides consumers with increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium markets, today inaugurated nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).

OneJet will now offer twice-daily round-trip flights between Kansas City International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport.

OneJet start Buffalo - Albany route and introduce new product.

OneJet, the airline that specialises in providing direct air routes between small and medium markets in the US have inaugurated a new nonstop service between Buffalo and Albany. This new route also marks the service introduction of OneJet's Plus product.

OneJet will now offer a twice-daily round-trip flight between Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Albany International Airport, the first direct flights between the two cities to be offered in more than seven years. Travellers had previously been forced to make the 280-mile trip by road taking some considerable time. 

The OneJet Plus service, which will be introduced to additional routes throughout 2018, provides passengers with expanded amenities onboard retrofitted ERJ 135 regional jet aircraft, including increased legroom, complimentary 4G high-speed Wi-Fi, streaming entertainment gate to gate and complimentary beer, wine and premium snacks.  Passengers also receive the same check-in conveniences that standard OneJet flights provide, including TSA Pre access for eligible travellers and valet plane-side baggage service.

OneJet Announces Three New Routes from Pittsburgh to Palm Beach, Kansas City and Memphis

The air transportation network that provides consumers in the US increased access to nonstop travel in small to medium markets, OneJet announced the introduction of three new routes from the Pittsburgh International Airport.

The company will introduce nonstop service to Palm Beach, Kansas City and Memphis. Palm Beach and Kansas City services will begin 7th March 2018, with Memphis service added on 27th March 2018. The company will concurrently begin nonstop service between Memphis and Kansas City. Tickets for all routes will go on sale beginning on 17th Jan. 2018.

With the launch of these routes, OneJet will introduce its new OneJet Plus service to the Pittsburgh market, offering expanded service onboard larger ERJ135 aircraft and providing travelers with enhanced amenities, including exit-row legroom at each seat (approx 38 inches); free 4G high-speed Wi-Fi; streaming entertainment gate to gate; and complimentary beer, wine and snacks en route. Travelers will also receive the same check-in conveniences that standard OneJet flights provide, including TSA Pre access for eligible travellers and valet planeside baggage service.

"For the past two years, OneJet's right-sized, point-to-point, nonstop services have met our customers' demand for expedited travel between key business and leisure destinations," OneJet CEO Matthew Maguire said. "The introduction of the OneJet Plus service marks a major milestone for the company, providing access to longer routes, along with an even further enhanced in-flight experience. We look forward to continuing to expand our network and supporting the growth of the communities and corporate customers we serve."

New Buffalo to Albany service coming soon

For more than seven years, air service between Buffalo and Albany has been suspended, forcing travelers to make the 280-mile trip by car. OneJet, the air transportation network that provides consumers increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium markets, today announced it will offer twice-daily nonstop service between the two cities, reducing travel time to less than an hour. Flights will begin on Thursday, 1st Feb. 2018 and ticket sales will be available for the route on Tuesday, 9th January 2018.

With the launch of the Buffalo/Albany route, OneJet will introduce its new OneJet Plus service, offering expanded service onboard larger ERJ135 aircraft and providing travelers enhanced amenities, including expanded legroom at each seat; complimentary 4G high-speed Wi-Fi; streaming entertainment gate to gate; and complimentary beer, wine and snacks en route. Travelers will also receive the same check-in conveniences that standard OneJet flights provide, including TSA Pre access for eligible travelers and valet planeside baggage service.

The new route will serve as a key productivity tool for business travelers in the region, including those for launch customers M&T Bank and HealthNow New York Inc., the state's leading health benefits company, providing health insurance plans for companies and individuals in Western New York. 

"Air service between Buffalo and Albany was presented as a mission-critical route for the Upstate New York business community, and we're pleased to offer this new nonstop service to meet that demand," said Matthew Maguire, OneJet CEO. "Our expansion in Western New York also marks a significant milestone for us as we introduce the OneJet Plus product to the market, providing an expanded platform to serve highly demanded routes throughout our network. We look forward to working with our airport partners in Buffalo and Albany to serve travelers based in both cities."

The OneJet Plus–branded ERJ135 aircraft will offer a comfortable 30 seat cabin for the 55-minute gate-to-gate service, with convenient morning and afternoon flights Monday through Friday.