PRICING METHOD
A charter price is a complete aircraft movement
The passenger may fly one sector, but the aircraft and crew often complete several movements. A credible quote accounts for the entire operational plan.
Why EWA does not publish a universal hourly-price table
Hourly rates alone omit positioning, minimums, crew, airports, taxes and date-specific supply. They can create a misleading expectation before the itinerary is known.
QUOTE ANATOMY
What changes the total
| Component | What it covers | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied flight | Aircraft time carrying the charter party. | Is billed time based on estimated block time or actual time? |
| Positioning | Empty flight needed to bring the aircraft to or from the itinerary. | Is this aircraft already near departure? |
| Crew and overnights | Duty, hotels, per diem and additional crew for long missions. | Does the schedule require a crew change? |
| Airport and handling | Landing, FBO, parking, customs and international handling. | Would another suitable airport materially reduce cost or ground time? |
| Weather costs | Deicing, hangar or weather-related repositioning. | How does the contract allocate deicing? |
| Taxes and fees | Applicable excise taxes, segment fees and international charges. | Is the proposal fully inclusive? |
A BETTER COMPARISON
Normalize proposals before choosing
01
Same mission?
Airport, dates, times and passenger count must match.
02
Same aircraft quality?
Model, age, cabin, Wi-Fi and baggage can be materially different.
03
Same risk allocation?
Cancellation, recovery, deicing and substitutions matter.
A QUOTE BUILT AROUND THE MISSION
