Fractional jet service is elegant, safe and secure, and may make financial sense for certain companies. Jet availability is guaranteed every day of the year, 24 hours a day. Experts at The Wall Street Journal review some of the options currently available:

NetJets, Inc. (Woodbridge, N.J.): NetJet's founder, Richard Santulli, is considered the visionary who created the concept of Fractional Jet ownership in 1986.
877-NETJETS (877-356-5823)
headquarters@netjets.com, www.netjets.com

Skyjet Premier Fleet (Fairfax, Va.): There's a $39,000 membership fee and an hourly rate of $1,200 for 25 hours on a small jet.
888-2SKYJET (888-2759538)
Info@Skyjet.com, www.skyjet.com/Home.aspx

Sentient (Norwell, Mass.): Debit-type cards cost $100,000, $250,000 AND $500,000, depending on the type of aircraft and the duration of trips.
866-473-6843
info@sentientjet.com, www.sentient.com/

Marquis Jet Partners (New York, N.Y.): Buys fractions from NetJets and resells them in 25-hour leases, $109,000 on a small jet.
866-JET-1400 (866-538-1400)
www.marquisjet.com/