What’s all the fuss about?

If you have not flown yet on a public charter, it is truly an experience like no other. Unlike your traditional travel booking through the major airlines. You can avoid the long checkpoints, over crowded boarding gates, and terminal traffic by flying with a public charter.

That is where JSX comes in. Since 2016, JSX has built a reputation of providing a frictionless and crowd-free air travel experience. During my visit to one of the JSX locations. I noticed that the mood is joyful and less tense. Guests arrive, checkin, drop off their bags then hang out in the lounge until it’s time to board the aircraft.

Occasionally there are celebrities and athletes who fly JSX too. Now one would wonder why not just take a fully private plane. But perhaps some would rather forgo the expensive option and go semi-private. I could see why celebrities would take this option. It’s less of a crowd and they can avoid the hassle and attention they would get if it was at the terminal gates.

Why us versus Everybody?

While JSX has enjoyed success and continued growth. That success has come with challenges as well. Major airlines such as American Airlines and Southwest Airlines is lobby for the federal government to impose stricter regulations on JSX. Since JSX is not considered a commercial airline it operates under a different set of regulations. Which the major airlines are alleging JSX is taking advantage of regulatory loopholes.

What’s next from here?

The FAA and TSA has begun reviewing whether public charters should operate under the same regulations as commercial airlines. A ruling on the matter has not yet been determined and is ongoing.

In the meantime, JSX has its sight set on a new destination. This winter they return to Taos, New Mexico.