FAQ's
1. What does it cost to be a member of Fame Route?
$550 for a one-time initiation fee as long as you remain an active member
$1000 per month for the membership fee.
For your first month, you will be billed $550. Each month thereafter, you will be billed $1000.
2. What if I join in the middle of the month, do you prorate the membership fee for that month?
Yes. If a member joins during a month, Fame Route will prorate the cost for the first month’s membership fee. All members pay the full initiation fee regardless of when they join.
3. What do I get for $1,000 per month membership fee?
Your membership in Fame Route gives you access to a variety of exclusive services
(a) Concierge 360, the industry’s leading membership services provider
(b) Invitations to members-only events
(c) Opportunity to purchase tickets on private jets for a fraction of what it would costs for fractional ownership or competitor private jet membership clubs.
(d) Access to red carpet services when purchasing luxury motorsports
4. Are there any fees beyond my membership fee?
Fame Route has no hidden fees. All flights are paid for at the time the flight time is confirmed. Concierge 360 services are billed to members based on the services performed. Motorsport costs are billed based on the members’ buying, leasing and purchasing choices.
5. Am I obligated to be a member for a specific amount of time?
We want our members to be thrilled with their choice to join Fame Route. If at any time you want to cancel your membership, simply send us a written notice 30 days in advance of your cancellation. If you choose to rejoin the club in the future, you will have to pay the initiation fee again.
6. You describe Fame Route as a membership club, can anyone be a member?
Yes, pending a quick approval by our Membership committee.
7. Describe the “typical” member of Fame Route?
Based on our experience, most members tend to be affluent individuals who place a premium on flying private jets, driving luxury cars and attending exclusive events.
8. Is there a corporate program for companies with multiple frequent travelers?
Our Membership services team will be glad to speak with you about corporate programs. Please give the name and number of your corporate programs lead and Fame Route will contact them.
9. Do I save by choosing a longer membership period?
Yes. Members who pay the full 1-year membership fee of $12,000 during their first month of membership, receive $1000 off their first private flight.
Members who pay for a 2-year membership ($24,000) during their first month as a Fame Route member, receive $2000 toward their first private flight.
Billing Questions
10. When am I charged for the flights that I reserve? Your credit card will be billed when you confirm your flight.
11. What are my options for paying my membership fee each month? Fame Route offers 3 convenient ways to pay your membership fees.
Option 1: We will automatically bill your credit card each month
Option 2: We can debit your banking account each month
Option 3: Pay full yearly membership at time of membership approval
12. Can I just send a check each month for the membership fee?
Fame Route will only accept checks for a full year or two year membership. Otherwise, members must provide a valid credit card number or banking account number for automatic payments each month.
13. Can my children travel with me on scheduled flights?
To respect the privacy and luxury experience that all members desire, children under the age of 12 are not allowed to fly on scheduled Fame Route membership flights. Children are allowed on private flights you charter personally.
Travel Questions
14. How many Fame Route members will be on a plane with me?
It varies, however approximately 5 total members will be on each private jet.
15. Who determines which members fly on the same plane?
Fame Route’s Flight Reservation team takes flight requests from members who want to fly to the same city. Based on the days and times that members want to fly, we select the optimal day, best time and aircraft to meet the needs of the most members.
16. Where does Fame Route currently fly to?
Fame Route’s current zones are northeast to south Florida, Southern California and Nevada, and coast-to-coast (NYC to LA).
17. What types of jets does Fame Route use?
Note: Customer Service Specialist, please refer to training sheet entitled “Overview of Jets” for types of private jets we fly and the details for each plane.
18. What if I want to fly to a city that Fame Route doesn’t currently fly to?
Fame Route is actively looking for opportunities to expand the number of destinations that we fly to. If we don’t currently fly to the destination of your choice, we can provide competitive pricing on private jet service just for you and your guests. Call our Flight Reservation team for pricing and options.
19. Am I guaranteed to fly on the exact day and time that I request?
No. We cannot guarantee that Members will be able to travel on their requested day and time. In order to provide low pricing on private jet flights, we must ensure that multiple members (up to 5) can travel on each flight.
Fame Route will make every effort to notify members as soon as possible, but no less than 7 days in advance about their flight departure day and time. Members’ credit cards are billed only after they confirm the flight.
20. Can I travel to multiple destinations in one day or over a series of days? Contact our Flight Reservation team to discuss your travel needs. They can provide a cost estimate based on factors such as your travel distance, flying time, aircraft choices.
21. Is there a limit to the number of discount flights that I can take per month or per year?
No. Members can fly as much or as little they want to.
Ticket Cost Questions
22. What is the average cost of the discounted private jet tickets?
Type of Jet |
Fame Route price per hour* |
Marquis Jet Card price per hour** |
Light |
$2,200 -$3,000 |
$5,316 - 5,996 |
Medium |
$3,000 - 3,500 |
$7,476 - 7,996 |
Super-Mid |
$3,500 - 4,500 |
$9,356 - 11,196 |
Heavy |
$4,500 - 7,000 |
$12,796 - 14,396 |
*Price Subject to 7.5% FET. Pay as you go.
**Information accirate as of January 2009. Purchased in 25 hour time blocks.
23. Can you give me an example of a flight that would cost $3500 and one that would be less than that or more than $3500.
A roundtrip ticket from Miami to NYC will cost $3500
A roundtrip ticket from Los Angeles to Las Vegas will cost $1500
A roundtrip ticket from NYC to Los Angeles will be significantly more than $3500 because of distance and increased flying time
All prices assume that there are approximately 5 Fame Route members on the plane
24. Can I let a guest (non-member) fly with me? Yes. Guests, 12 and over, are welcome to fly with you if seats are available. Fame Route charges non-members a 30% mark-up fee. For example, if Members pay $3500 for a ticket, non-members will be charged $4550. Only credit cards can be accepted for non-member tickets.
Safety and Information Privacy Questions
25. How do I know your aircraft are safe? From whom/from where does Fame Route broker its planes?
Safety is our number one goal at Fame Route. It is the beginning and end to all that we do.
Fame Route is an authorized agent for an ARG/US Gold certified operator. We provide our Fame Route club members access to jets operated and controlled by FAA Part 135 certificated air carriers. In addition, our carriers are certified by ARG/US, whose standards exceed the basic FAA certification standards. You will always know you are riding on the best maintained aircraft in the industry.
26. What is your policy regarding selling or sharing Membership information?
Fame Route is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its members. Fame Route will never sell your personal information to commercial third parties outside of Fame Route’s portfolio of companies.
Fame Route reserves the right to share your information with the Federal Aviation Administration, United States Department of Transportation, or any other government agency (domestic or foreign) to the extent necessary to comply with all applicable laws. We employ the trusted encryption for secure transactions using VeriSign insured security certificates.
Other Questions
27. Is there a dress code?
Yes. Most Fame Route members are business professionals. We request that all members dress in business attire or business casual when flying.
28. How can your private jet prices be so much lower than other private jet companies?
Traveling in private jets does not have to cost as much our competitors would have you believe. We allow you to share the cost of your private jet with a few other members who are going to the same city. You get the same safety, convenience, relaxation and luxury without the hassle of long security lines, crowded planes, excited fans, paparazzi or small, tight sitting areas.
Fame Route acts on behalf of its clients. They do not own or operate aircraft. All flights are operated by FAA Part 135 air carriers. Carriers providing services for Fame Route and Fame Jets must meet both FAA requirements and additional Fame Route safety standards. 590 Madison Avenue 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022 | 1-888-360-FAME
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