The BBAC Journal
Interviews, route deep-dives, and the craft behind private aviation.
Guides ·7 min
How much does a private jet charter actually cost?
Hourly rates, hidden fees, repositioning, taxes — the honest cost breakdown for chartering a private jet from Europe in 2026.
Guides ·6 min
Empty leg flights explained: how to fly private for less
An empty leg is a one-way private jet flight an operator has to make anyway. Travellers with flexible dates pay 30–60% less than a normal charter.
Guides ·6 min
Light jet vs midsize jet: which one do you actually need?
Light jet or midsize? The honest decision tree — passenger count, mission length, range — and where the upgrade actually pays for itself.
Destinations ·7 min
5 hidden private terminals on the Mediterranean coast
Olbia, Calvi, Bastia, Béziers and Lampedusa — five GA-friendly fields that bypass the queues at Nice and Cannes when the Côte d'Azur fills up.