How to Get a Private Jet Timeshare

It's the ultimate upgrade: Forget about crowded cabins, lines at check-in, and interminable delays on the tarmac. Instead, simply call for a plane whenever you need one, and within a few hours it will be ready to fly wherever you want to go. What sounds like a frequent flier's dream is in fact a perfectly valid option for a growing number of travelers, thanks to a relatively new idea in the world of private jets—fractional ownership.

With a NetJets membership, you purchase an undivided interest in a specific aircraft and gain access to a fleet of more than 650 jets worldwide. Prices per share with the private aviation company vary depending on the type of jet you choose — light, mid-size or large-cabin — and how often you fly.