Ex-Chauffeur here, I've always wondered what it would be like to take a private jet because I was always dropping clients off or picking them up from FBO's, a lot of the times they'd request to be picked up or dropped off next to the airplane. It was such an awesome experience, this is like an insiders look to what it's actually like flying and landing and honestly, I think it's so cool!
Same here, I had Trump for an afternoon, when he had the 727. Nice guy. when I dropped him off back at the plane about an hour and a half later, I see him on the basketball floor at the summit in Houston. This was in the 90s.
Where trains can do the trip faster, planes should be banned. We don’t have to consume less or become more primitive, we just have to become more energy efficient and consume smarter.
I was wondering how they got around the us federal regulations. Until I also realized it’s only in Canada. Part 135 is unscheduled flight and 121 is scheduled flight. These operations would be normally considered 135 operations but the minute you post a scheduled flight available to the public it becomes a 121 flight which is subject to a whole different set of rules and regulations. Cool idea for passengers but not so great for the corporate pilots that probably aren’t as much of a fan of the app. Lol. Not sure it will ever happen in the us due to federal regulations. But maybe they will find a loop hole.
That's a deal compared to what I was quoted for a similar leg. Seattle to Las Vegas $29,000 and Seattle to San Francisco for $26,000 for One Person. Lol what a joke.
@@ernieszelepcsenyi5710- It is a joke considering the content creator made it seem like you could fly private for economy pricing. I understand the appeal of private flight for high profile individuals but that wasn’t the premise of the video.
@@brandonleesanders Well there may be certain aircraft types flying shorter legs that are in fact cheaper. A Gulfstream G5 is operated at a much much higher cost per mile than a tiny Piaggio Avanti turboprop (they type in this video). YMMV
Can confirm this is available in the US now! Though the pricing is no different than flying private by traditional means… between $20K and $50K depending on departure/arrival location. Even short routes that are only a few hours of flight time are well into the $20K range. Maybe as they continue expanding and gain popularity in the US the prices will decrease 🤷🏻♂️
This is not for the average Joe Blow. This is more for the wealthy or business owners who value their time. Business's can write this off on their taxes so that in itself makes it worthwhile.
Then the App is all but worthless in the US. I checked into flying private and when getting the info the pricest part is having to pay for the planes time to and from your destination and any down time the plane has. That's when it gets really expensive!!!
@@chefscorner7063 exactly 💯 there’s regional membership-based services that are price effective, but they only offer value if you commonly fly between a set of destinations relatively close together. For example, LAX to SFO, or LAX to LAS, SFO to SEA, etc. If you have to fly an uncommon or long flight path, it’s going to be tens of thousands per flight no matter what. I think with time we might see one of these niche services get traction and make it more accessible as a whole. There are ways to get these cheap flights, but you’re basically getting lucky lol it’s not consistent at all.
This app is useless and no different than getting a regular charter flight. The shared flights is genuinely unavailable for practically any flight here in Southwest Florida to practically anywhere. Pass… uninstalling now after checking it out for half an hour. I want my time back
The Piaggio is an amazing plane. It's a turboprop, not a jet, but it flies at speeds comparable to many jets with greater fuel efficiency. One irony -- it may be quiet inside, but it's loud as heck outside while in flight, with an extremely distinctive sound due to the engine exhaust passing through the propellers. The most recent ones are apparently a little quieter, but still not what you'd call quiet. Once you've heard the sound, you'll definitely recognize it without even looking up.
I live just off the glidepath for the local airport and one came in a few weeks ago. I can validate what you said! It's an awesome plane though, there are quite a few of them knocking around the sky.
@@ruk2023-- Yeah, but really nobody calls a turboprop a jet. I agree it's splitting hairs a bit, but once you hang a prop on it I think most people don't think of it as a "jet" anymore, even though it has a turbine driving the prop.
@@MikeKobb I dunno I reckon most people would look at this thing and call it a private jet. Like cars 99% of people don’t care what kind of plane it specifically is.
Many private charters charge for empty return flights. My last boss started sending a person along to fly back as a booked flight after he found out he was being charged full return empty flight , but the charters were booking seats on them, but not reducing what they charged the regular paying customers like my last boss. He figured if he is paying for it, he should get to use it.
the contract says that the operator owns any "positioning legs". they may have a newsletter you can join to be notified of deals to fly them. if you really want a round trip the same day, it can be negotiated for much less than two one-ways. if nobody buys them, they can change what positioning flights might be flown right up to the day of travel, depending where planes need to come from or get to on that day. it's not entirely known in advance what positioning legs will be flown or sometimes even what plane you'll be on.
Your boss sounds like one bad mf lol. He has a guy who is a subordinate who can get work done and can also be around and is like..you…your coming with me. Let’s go and then boom. Love that. Sounds dope af.
Guys it doesn't work . I try to do it but it shows 24k$ 14k$ . I tried from every city Vancouver toronto, mtl but it just shows shared flight is not available
Yeah you gotta be at the right location to get the cheap legs. Towns like toront aint gonna do it. Places like gainsville or maybe even jackson hole. You basically need the stars to align. A rich flyer needs to be staying long enough that there not gonna keep the plane there so you can get there back Leg. Thing is how many people have the flexibility to fly on someone elses schedule. Then there are the added costs of short term accomodations with little lead time. its not cheaper by a long shot.
You need money........NYC to London (deadhead), they won't let you on the plane for less than 4k, they don't care and you'd be lucky to get it......this guy flew "what you could easily drive in 3 hrs"!
Yes, empty leg flights are usually cheap because they're going to their destination regardless so when no one books that leg, they tend to be very cheap. It's great if you like to travel especially with friends, it can be far cheaper than everyone paying for their own commercial ticket especially if you like to travel in business or 1st class.
as cool as it is for the traveler i think its great for the owners of the planes. a reason to be able to enjoy your plane with a purpose more often than just the family vacation. hope to see this come to the US
It’s probably too good to be true. If this somehow becomes popular, commercial jet corporations would do anything to stop it, including lobbying the government to put restrictions on its usage, and apply the same security and customs inspections to it as public flights. Also, it’s not exactly good for the environment, and as more people do it, supply will become limited and prices will just rise significantly.
@@borg_wow my region (hong kong) bans uber and made their own "uber" which is basically collaborated with uber to call their normal taxis. And in other places in the world, taxi companies are nothing compared to the incomprehensible huge commercial aviation industry. Just like oil companies and big tech, they're going nowhere are they will do everything in their power to stay that way. Unless those same aviation companies all happened to agree to switch to their own private/jet-pool models which would be unlikely because they're significantly less profitable
Living in the U.K. and having family in Ireland, I’d love to do this, as airport security and luggage restrictions are a real pain with all of the current airlines between the U.K. and Ireland
I had a cllient company once that owned a private jet. This how you traveled from division to division across the USA and it was great!! I love the cost of your flight, as you are getting first class for steerage class price....way to go.
So do you know if something has changed since you've done this because I cannot find a single flight anywhere close to what you got. They're usually $4k to $20,000 to $500,000
Wow! That was great, Mike. I had no idea that there was an app available for this. It looks like a bargain for the traveller and helps to reduce costs for the aircraft operator. I note from one of the previous comments that it only operates in Canada- what a pity, but my chances of a cheap trans-Atlantic private plane are probably remote anyway.
Super cool, it's too bad it's just in Canada right now, that said I still signed up and hope Airble is successful enough to expand. I see this being incredibly useful in other locations with regional aerodromes and airports like New Zealand, Australia, the US and the UK.
You just launched that app success. No longer a corporate secret. Respectfully, someone should have provided longer layers below the crown in the back or shortened the length. The lack of balance resembles a ladies shag cut. You are too adorable to be stuck with the stylist that did that to you.
Man From Oz here! That plane design is utter genius! Quiet, faster, higher ceiling and less fuel!! GIVE THE DESIGNER AN AWARD! And AIRBLE...love the name and the concept! But, I just cannot see it working 'down under'... I just checked one outfit based in Sydney and they actually offer "deadhead" big discount seats already. But, four to five figure sums, due to the smaller population and low demand I imagine. The cheapest today is: Sydney to Canberra, 18min flight, down from 14k to 3,800 $Aud. The amount of people wanting to hire a private jet would be small, so the cost is very high, and the rest are corporate and they are off limits for the public, besides, they are usually flying to huge mining operations... Anyhoo, I'll just have to dream...
One of the coolest things I can say I've ever done was that my fight somewhere was on a private jet to a movie premire. I worked on the movie which was independent and the pilot was in the movie. So I had the connection and the pilot didn't charge me since there was an extra seat. That was 20 years ago. I have an iMDB listing because of that movie.
Oh no....this could be a problem for me. I used to rent the "cheapest ride" when traveling, but then noticed the "full size" ride was usually less than $10/day more...so I'd do those, and when you combine it for a week...it's even less. This IS a game changer!! Thanks Mike!! I will have to check it out!! Ok, seems Airble only operates in Canada for the moment. Bummer!! Gotta see if there is a US equivalent.
@@Santiago-in1xf JSX and Blade are private jet fleets, the same as Million Air. They definitely fly deadhead routes, but they aren't really in the same category as Airble, which, as Downie explained, contracts with companies such as Million Air(and I'm hoping eventually JSX and Blade) to fly deadhead routes with Airble customers onboard, essentially turning those deadheads into real flights!
@@SYDAirlineEnthusiast Yeah, I was referring to the upgrade on car rentals being $10/day more, not Uber or flying privately...sorry for the confusion. But as Downie explained, for just a little more ($150 each over commercial), he and his friend were able to fly private. Pretty cool!
Bucket list to-do, for sure!! Gotta love apps these days “jet at a propeller price” - a brilliant person spotted an opportunity in deadhead travel, and thereyago. What a time to be alive in so many respects. Thanks for this video and thanks to your sponsor!
LOL I'm a farm boy from Minnesota, yes, I got lucky and destroyed the curve in grad school ( and as an undergrad I was on scholarship). I appreciated how the other half lives. So I pull up to the airport and i am scheduled for a privet flights and the guy behind the security gate says pull up to X area and we will wash your car/truck while you are gone... Appreciate your video!
Probably paying that much for a small group to do an interstate flight from like NY to LA would definitely be worth it as it would only cost a bit more than economy class in a budget airline! It would also make a lot of sense for smaller groups travelling to remote locations like if you are flying from a major Australian city to a really remote regional town/area! :)
I think the making flights faster by removing the wait times, customs...etc will make costs come down and profits go up for these private airlines because the 2 hrs of wait time for each flight adds up and if there's 5 flights per day that 10 hours of more flights that could be done in that time.
@@D33Lux Yup while that could also allow those charter airlines to do flights that are the same price per person compared to economy class non budget airlines! That’s of course as long as your group is just the right size to fill the flight! They might also be cheaper than commercial airlines when it comes to flying to more remote locations were commercial flights are otherwise really expensive like from any major city in Australia to Alice Springs for example! :)
While not actually a jet (turboprop), I'd chose the Avanti over a lear, etc... At least once.. I've been inside one at Austin TX) FBO and the interior was exceptional...
This looks awesome! I didn't even know such an app existed! I definitely want to try it, especially since it saves a ton of money! Even better, it also completely eliminates the risk of having to sit through the extreme torture of being forced to listen to a crying infant for hours! Now my whole life is easier thanks to you!
I’ve been about to fly private a handful of times with the owner of the company I work for and it definitely makes my typical economy experience feel pretty terrible in comparison. Pulling up to the airstrip feels like you’re going to a coffee shop or something and you’re on the plane in like 100 steps or less. It is a little different when you’re the owner of the jet though. No safety briefing, no checking the weight of luggage, and he would just call the pilot when we were on the way to the airstrip and tell them to get it ready. From the time we parked, it might be 15 to 20 minutes until we were in the air which is just insane the first time you experience it. Turbulence in those smaller jets can also be an experience lol.
It's funny because you get the exact same experience at tiny, remote airports. Quick checks, empty and comfortable with tons of amenities, get walked out to the runway by the pilot and boarded immediately, takeoff is quick. I flew out of some small ass town in Idaho and it was EXACTLY like this.
@@borg_wow that does sound pretty nice. Even my local airport in Tulsa is pretty convenient and low stress compared to big city airports. My limited experience with flying private was that it was on a different level simply because of the flexibility and control over schedule that the owner has. We pulled the car right up next to the plane and left the keys in it for someone to deal with and were in the air in less than 5 minutes. If I actually owned a jet I imagine it would be difficult to go back to commercial when it’s necessary. The owner of the jet I’ve flown on sometimes has to because planes require regular maintenance and once in awhile his pilots just aren’t available because they do have lives. I’m sure flying American Airlines is rough after a month of using a PJ. To me commercial flights still feel like a nice luxury even if they have a lot of stress that seems unnecessary.
Back in 2010 i had a Vertu Ascent Ti phone and it had an app for a private jets that worked same way, you could get from Milano to Naples for 300 euro, and because it only worked for a Vertu owners there was always a free plane for that price.
The thing that made me laugh was your scooter/ luggage sort of thing and that damn facial expression at the end. Mike, you are one hell of a vlogger. Oh and flying luxury is where it is at. I am flying into Vancouver in May. I'm heading over to Vancouver Island to visit family and friends. I have been telling people about your channel. Thanks
I had read about this type of travel years ago, then it just seemed to have died. Not sure why, but it's great to see that it may be revived. Thanks for the great video!
Man its so awesome that you got to fly on a Piaggio Avanti. that aircraft is a masterpiece. On this topic, I think JSX also offers somewhat of a similar service.
Hey Mike! I love your carry on luggage with built-in scooter. Can you please let me know where I can get one? I could've used one like that when I was in SLC airport going from one terminal to another. Thanks in advance, and happy travels!
This seems like a really great idea, but I went on the app there seems to be no US flights, it’s all Canada which was disappointing.Hopefully they bring this to the US in the future.
This is a massive game changer for private jets. Even smaller companies will be able to afford their own while making money off of it and saving money while using it. This is a prime example of distributed wealth. I really hope people realize how cheap this can be if more planes get on that app and more people hear about the prices. Obviously they'll never be able to cover the majority of traffic but $100 more then economy? That's gotta make the big airline palms sweat.
Airlines need not worry, this is not a mass-scalable model. There won’t be any more cheap ”deadhead” trips available when more people know about this: the fares are going to go up to fit demand to the relatively static supply. Maybe more existing private plane operators will sign up as it gets more popular, but there’s only so many of them. It’s also unlikely that this app makes private plane operating that much more profitable overall to allow new operators to start up.
@@hylje the app doesn't need to make the plane profitable for a company it just needs to get them closer to breaking even, they're gonna spend the money either way. I believe that's what I just said in my comment, it'll never replace popular routes in bulk but for odd route specially from non international airports this could really take a chunk out of that market. Commercial airlines usually need to somewhat deadhead themselves for the more out of the way routes meanwhile every airport in America has at least one private plane parked at it. If you notice on the app in the beginning it's not just fancy jets, they had little Cessnas on there too. Could really help a plane enthusiast pay for maintenance or just help them get more hours. Small planes are just way better for some routes instead of a half empty 747 once a month.
This is not a dependable mode of transportation because there is no guarantee that an airplane will be at the airport you want to depart from and even worse trying to find an airplane to return to where you want to go.
I came up with this idea over ten years ago because my buddy had a private jet company that was flying back from trips with no one in them so I told him to do an uber private jets app to fill the empty jet on the way back that way the pilots and fuel will be covered by the people taking the flight that would otherwise be empty. I even suggested how much they should charge, "$500"! Interesting...When I WAS THE ONE WHO SUGGESTED THE COST. Guys, Please don't let these rich, entitled people steal your idea/ thought power!!
This is awesome. I checked their website and I think they operate in Canada only. I vacationed to Denver recently and on the train to the airport I saw the Rocky Mountaineer from your channel on an adjacent track. I was so excited that I recognized it!
Charters can be the best way to go... and if you pool with other family or friends you can go farther with about or in this case cheaper than most coach prices. You can give up the reliability on the return flight costs and availability sometimes.
Love this! I'm part of the company that does the irrigation for Million Air. They're great clients and (being an avgeek) one of my favorite sites to work on :)
@@Beet5090 no, a jet uses a turbine engine to produce thrust to move the vehicle. This does use a turbine, but that spins the prop, hence not a jet. Jet definition- "a rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening." which is not how a propeller works, otherwise you'd be saying that every helicopter with a turbine engine is also a het5, which they're not; or the Chrysler turbine car from the 50s is also a jet since it uses a turbine engine to turn it's wheels, and it's obviously not a jet
@@lambotama I'm glad you can use google. The engine on the Avanti uses the same principles as a turbofan. Whether it uses the exhaust to provide thrust or turn a propeller does not change whether the engine is jet powered. Do your own research instead of looking silly online. OR don't, I don't really care. Just wanted to correct your mistake :)
Excellent work Malcom! I picked up the sensor when it initially was released and made a few cool projects. However I never made a handheld camera. I might have to give this project a try
No security, no customs. Worked at an FBO for years and was lucky to fly private many times. It always sucked going back home on a commercial flight lol.
This is awesome. Is this an international app? I have only flown one time but flying private would be wonderful. Maybe I’d actually go places instead of driving hundreds and thousands of miles. As always thank you for taking me with you on your travels. I love Canada and it’s on my list to visit and maybe just stay.
One doesn't normally need noise-cancelling headphones on a pressurized plane, though turbo-props can be a bit noisy when they are in the normal configuration.
Technically it is though, It is a turboprop. Only difference between a Turboprop and a more "normal" jet is that the Propellers are on the outside vs inside of the engine.
@@Island_Line_Rail_Productions You might want to look up the differences between a turboprop, turbofan, turbojet and turboshaft engines, if you are interested! The Piaggio Avanti aircraft are classified in the turboprop category and are equipped with Pratt & Whitney PT-6 turboprop engines!!
Just tried it (from TN, USA), and it’s like $20,000, not $500. From just Nashville to NYC. Sooo maybe those prices are only available to Canadians, I don’t know 🤷🏻♀️
Hey rookie, stop calling that a private jet. You were getting a turboprop, and you seemed to get it after you met the crew and he told you about the Avanti.
I realise that your justification for travelling private on this particular flight is that it was a deadhead, but is that the case for all flights on this app? If not, I don’t know if your argument holds up so well with how much you’ve promoted it…
Uhh… last time I checked, that P-180 of yours isn’t a jet but a prop. But its speed is compatible with various jet trainers such as those that are frequently used in air shows which is impressive!
Hate to burst the bubble, but I put in several 1 hours flights from Wisconsin to Michigan (to allow for flexible dates) and the CHEAPEST flight round trip was.... (drum-roll please...) $44,000 (Yes, you read that RIGHT... 44 THOUSAND DOLLARS. 22 K EACH WAY.)
I’m wondering if Europe has this? Sure would be convenient, & looks a million times better than commercial, even business. I think I was spoiled by watching this video! Thanks so much❤❤❤
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Ex-Chauffeur here, I've always wondered what it would be like to take a private jet because I was always dropping clients off or picking them up from FBO's, a lot of the times they'd request to be picked up or dropped off next to the airplane. It was such an awesome experience, this is like an insiders look to what it's actually like flying and landing and honestly, I think it's so cool!
someone get this man on a private jet 😂
@@alaynamarsden7212 Haha, I wish! I wouldn't be able to afford it though, maybe someday! :D
Same here, I had Trump for an afternoon, when he had the 727. Nice guy. when I dropped him off back at the plane about an hour and a half later, I see him on the basketball floor at the summit in Houston. This was in the 90s.
@@ptt3975 🤢🤮🤮
love how authentic this was - and the kindness of the pilots and everyone to explain everything
Downie was so excited about asking what we need to know because it's his first private flight 😊
Where trains can do the trip faster, planes should be banned. We don’t have to consume less or become more primitive, we just have to become more energy efficient and consume smarter.
But not a jet.
@@ncard00 agreed but as long as people have money, you will never be able to tell someone what to do with it.
start your sentence with the letter i, for idiot, because if you dont it seems like you telling me to love something which of course is not up to you
I'm jealous... looks like the app is Canada only. I'd love for it to launch in US next. So so cool.
Lucky me I’m in Canada
Yea that a bummer. I’ll wait for now. US next please.
I was wondering how they got around the us federal regulations. Until I also realized it’s only in Canada. Part 135 is unscheduled flight and 121 is scheduled flight. These operations would be normally considered 135 operations but the minute you post a scheduled flight available to the public it becomes a 121 flight which is subject to a whole different set of rules and regulations.
Cool idea for passengers but not so great for the corporate pilots that probably aren’t as much of a fan of the app. Lol.
Not sure it will ever happen in the us due to federal regulations. But maybe they will find a loop hole.
Mostly it’s on west coast. I don’t see much near Toronto
No private jets for you.
I just checked this plane for a flight in two months from Calgary to Vancouver. It was $15,000 for four people on this website.
That's a deal compared to what I was quoted for a similar leg. Seattle to Las Vegas $29,000 and Seattle to San Francisco for $26,000 for One Person. Lol what a joke.
@@cougsjohnson1 It's not a joke, it's called corporate travel. Luxury comes at a co$t.
@@ernieszelepcsenyi5710- It is a joke considering the content creator made it seem like you could fly private for economy pricing. I understand the appeal of private flight for high profile individuals but that wasn’t the premise of the video.
@@brandonleesanders Well there may be certain aircraft types flying shorter legs that are in fact cheaper. A Gulfstream G5 is operated at a much much higher cost per mile than a tiny Piaggio Avanti turboprop (they type in this video). YMMV
@@brandonleesandersyeah this is just scammy and click baity
Can confirm this is available in the US now! Though the pricing is no different than flying private by traditional means… between $20K and $50K depending on departure/arrival location. Even short routes that are only a few hours of flight time are well into the $20K range. Maybe as they continue expanding and gain popularity in the US the prices will decrease 🤷🏻♂️
This is not for the average Joe Blow. This is more for the wealthy or business owners who value their time. Business's can write this off on their taxes so that in itself makes it worthwhile.
Then the App is all but worthless in the US. I checked into flying private and when getting the info the pricest part is having to pay for the planes time to and from your destination and any down time the plane has. That's when it gets really expensive!!!
@@chefscorner7063 exactly 💯 there’s regional membership-based services that are price effective, but they only offer value if you commonly fly between a set of destinations relatively close together. For example, LAX to SFO, or LAX to LAS, SFO to SEA, etc. If you have to fly an uncommon or long flight path, it’s going to be tens of thousands per flight no matter what. I think with time we might see one of these niche services get traction and make it more accessible as a whole. There are ways to get these cheap flights, but you’re basically getting lucky lol it’s not consistent at all.
This app is useless and no different than getting a regular charter flight. The shared flights is genuinely unavailable for practically any flight here in Southwest Florida to practically anywhere. Pass… uninstalling now after checking it out for half an hour. I want my time back
Same I tried in Canada and the lowest price for a 2 hour flight was $21,000 CAD
The Piaggio is an amazing plane. It's a turboprop, not a jet, but it flies at speeds comparable to many jets with greater fuel efficiency. One irony -- it may be quiet inside, but it's loud as heck outside while in flight, with an extremely distinctive sound due to the engine exhaust passing through the propellers. The most recent ones are apparently a little quieter, but still not what you'd call quiet. Once you've heard the sound, you'll definitely recognize it without even looking up.
That’s so neat!
I live just off the glidepath for the local airport and one came in a few weeks ago. I can validate what you said! It's an awesome plane though, there are quite a few of them knocking around the sky.
Jets just what everyone calls them. All modern airliners are turbofan engines not jets just we still call them jets.
@@ruk2023-- Yeah, but really nobody calls a turboprop a jet. I agree it's splitting hairs a bit, but once you hang a prop on it I think most people don't think of it as a "jet" anymore, even though it has a turbine driving the prop.
@@MikeKobb I dunno I reckon most people would look at this thing and call it a private jet. Like cars 99% of people don’t care what kind of plane it specifically is.
Man, the Avanti is one of my favorite planes in terms of design. Super cool that you had a chance to fly on one!
This was in competition with the Beech Starship but that is out of production. The Avanti continues to be built.
What a helpful service, thanks for the tip on a new way to travel.
video would get way more hits. I could ride in avanti for 500 bucks
Ugliest plane ever built
Impressive indeed !
Many private charters charge for empty return flights. My last boss started sending a person along to fly back as a booked flight after he found out he was being charged full return empty flight , but the charters were booking seats on them, but not reducing what they charged the regular paying customers like my last boss. He figured if he is paying for it, he should get to use it.
the contract says that the operator owns any "positioning legs". they may have a newsletter you can join to be notified of deals to fly them. if you really want a round trip the same day, it can be negotiated for much less than two one-ways.
if nobody buys them, they can change what positioning flights might be flown right up to the day of travel, depending where planes need to come from or get to on that day. it's not entirely known in advance what positioning legs will be flown or sometimes even what plane you'll be on.
Your boss sounds like one bad mf lol. He has a guy who is a subordinate who can get work done and can also be around and is like..you…your coming with me. Let’s go and then boom. Love that. Sounds dope af.
Guys it doesn't work . I try to do it but it shows 24k$ 14k$ . I tried from every city Vancouver toronto, mtl but it just shows shared flight is not available
Yeah you gotta be at the right location to get the cheap legs. Towns like toront aint gonna do it. Places like gainsville or maybe even jackson hole. You basically need the stars to align. A rich flyer needs to be staying long enough that there not gonna keep the plane there so you can get there back Leg.
Thing is how many people have the flexibility to fly on someone elses schedule. Then there are the added costs of short term accomodations with little lead time. its not cheaper by a long shot.
For sure i didnt see NOWHERE NEAR NO $500 private flights i didnt see the website offering no deadhead seats or nothing like that.
You need money........NYC to London (deadhead), they won't let you on the plane for less than 4k, they don't care and you'd be lucky to get it......this guy flew "what you could easily drive in 3 hrs"!
@@projectdesign4675 If you split it between your friends it comes down to be really cheap.
Cheapest for me was $22k on a $300 commercial flight.
But he said “anyone can fly private for $500” so it must be true
It might be worth mentioning that Airble only seems to be available in Canada. This needs to be global.
Downloaded the app to book a flight, and I came to the same conclusion, super unfortunate
Yeah wish that was mentioned. Maybe this was a gotcha looking ad?
@@br4nd0nh347It’s not an ad, just a “try” video
The app said US flights coming soon.
@@marilynmcphail9221 One can only hope.... Otherwise we may need to post a "Job/flight wanted" flyer at the local personal air ports.. LOL
Yes, empty leg flights are usually cheap because they're going to their destination regardless so when no one books that leg, they tend to be very cheap. It's great if you like to travel especially with friends, it can be far cheaper than everyone paying for their own commercial ticket especially if you like to travel in business or 1st class.
I have mobility issues and other medical issues that make air travel almost impossible. This is a promising alternative. Thanks for sharing!
as cool as it is for the traveler i think its great for the owners of the planes. a reason to be able to enjoy your plane with a purpose more often than just the family vacation. hope to see this come to the US
It’s probably too good to be true. If this somehow becomes popular, commercial jet corporations would do anything to stop it, including lobbying the government to put restrictions on its usage, and apply the same security and customs inspections to it as public flights.
Also, it’s not exactly good for the environment, and as more people do it, supply will become limited and prices will just rise significantly.
@@JwellsuhhuhRight now, the prices are high enough you could just settle for first class on a regular flight anyways.
@@Jwellsuhhuh Tell that to Taxi drivers
@@borg_wow my region (hong kong) bans uber and made their own "uber" which is basically collaborated with uber to call their normal taxis.
And in other places in the world, taxi companies are nothing compared to the incomprehensible huge commercial aviation industry. Just like oil companies and big tech, they're going nowhere are they will do everything in their power to stay that way.
Unless those same aviation companies all happened to agree to switch to their own private/jet-pool models which would be unlikely because they're significantly less profitable
been using an app like this in the US for over half a decade
Living in the U.K. and having family in Ireland, I’d love to do this, as airport security and luggage restrictions are a real pain with all of the current airlines between the U.K. and Ireland
I cannot even imagine how chill this experience was! How FUN. Glad you got to try something new and visit your friend too!😊👍
Really? Eco laundry and private jets? Are you trying to maximize absurdity?
@@ketch_up he got on the return flight tho. Pilots would have flown without him
I had a cllient company once that owned a private jet. This how you traveled from division to division across the USA and it was great!!
I love the cost of your flight, as you are getting first class for steerage class price....way to go.
"Look like you belong..." - Sporting a mullet. Lol. Classic.
His hair is a disaster
the depth and breadth of your knowledge is amazing!
So do you know if something has changed since you've done this because I cannot find a single flight anywhere close to what you got. They're usually $4k to $20,000 to $500,000
Wow! That was great, Mike. I had no idea that there was an app available for this. It looks like a bargain for the traveller and helps to reduce costs for the aircraft operator. I note from one of the previous comments that it only operates in Canada- what a pity, but my chances of a cheap trans-Atlantic private plane are probably remote anyway.
Super cool, it's too bad it's just in Canada right now, that said I still signed up and hope Airble is successful enough to expand. I see this being incredibly useful in other locations with regional aerodromes and airports like New Zealand, Australia, the US and the UK.
I didn't realize New Zealand had a network of airports like the U.S. and the U.K. Good to know
Yeah though keep in mind a lot of small UK airports are RAF only. I do see private jets a lot though. I like stalking them on Flightradar😂😂
lol....like only english speaking countries exist?
There are jets all over the world that offer this wonderful service! No more commercial flights for me😊
It’s in the US. My flights from Cleveland to Las Vegas is like $42,000. 🤦🏽♂️. Cheapest I seen for any city was like $5K….this is clickbait
The Mulletude is approaching 9.9 my man.
Oh yes, I was thinking the same thing, but I’m 50+ so I thought it might just be me.😂
He needs to curl the back to go totally retro.
@@keith_jones Kentucky waterfall
You just launched that app success. No longer a corporate secret.
Respectfully, someone should have provided longer layers below the crown in the back or shortened the length. The lack of balance resembles a ladies shag cut. You are too adorable to be stuck with the stylist that did that to you.
Yeah, not rockin’ it 😕
Man From Oz here!
That plane design is utter genius!
Quiet, faster, higher ceiling and less fuel!!
GIVE THE DESIGNER AN AWARD!
And AIRBLE...love the name and the concept!
But, I just cannot see it working 'down under'...
I just checked one outfit based in Sydney and they actually offer "deadhead" big discount seats already.
But, four to five figure sums, due to the smaller population and low demand I imagine.
The cheapest today is: Sydney to Canberra, 18min flight, down from 14k to 3,800 $Aud.
The amount of people wanting to hire a private jet would be small, so the cost is very high, and the rest are corporate and they are off limits for the public, besides, they are usually flying to huge mining operations...
Anyhoo, I'll just have to dream...
If you get a dead head rate going. How did you get back and what did that cost ?
One of the coolest things I can say I've ever done was that my fight somewhere was on a private jet to a movie premire. I worked on the movie which was independent and the pilot was in the movie. So I had the connection and the pilot didn't charge me since there was an extra seat. That was 20 years ago. I have an iMDB listing because of that movie.
who asked?
@@madhu5465 I did
@TiMMY 2PHONE5 An independent movie called "At Night With No Curtains".
@@madhu5465 I did
Sounds awesome
I'm happy you discovered & tried 1st hand a more affordable way to travel. It was so nice to meet Sarah & see Riley. I hope you have a good week!
Oh no....this could be a problem for me. I used to rent the "cheapest ride" when traveling, but then noticed the "full size" ride was usually less than $10/day more...so I'd do those, and when you combine it for a week...it's even less. This IS a game changer!! Thanks Mike!! I will have to check it out!!
Ok, seems Airble only operates in Canada for the moment. Bummer!! Gotta see if there is a US equivalent.
JSX and Blade exist in the US. Have never flown in either but friends have done JSX.
@@Santiago-in1xf JSX and Blade are private jet fleets, the same as Million Air. They definitely fly deadhead routes, but they aren't really in the same category as Airble, which, as Downie explained, contracts with companies such as Million Air(and I'm hoping eventually JSX and Blade) to fly deadhead routes with Airble customers onboard, essentially turning those deadheads into real flights!
Ten dollars a day for Uber jets sounds very false considering that most Ubers charge more than double of that for a car ride less than an hour long.
@@SYDAirlineEnthusiast Yeah, I was referring to the upgrade on car rentals being $10/day more, not Uber or flying privately...sorry for the confusion. But as Downie explained, for just a little more ($150 each over commercial), he and his friend were able to fly private. Pretty cool!
@@itsnotme07 10 bucks a day for a car rental is excellent. I never rented a car for less than a 100 something a day.
Flies private and makes an eco ad
Which is the whole point because he was making use of a flight that would've otherwise been wasted.
Tried Airble for flight from Portland to Phoenix. Cheapest flight listed was over $32K.
Of course i would see this after just booking 2 trips 😂 I love that apps like this are a thing now!
Love the video. This Uber for planes concept is awesome. You keep coming up with new and interesting topics.
Bucket list to-do, for sure!!
Gotta love apps these days “jet at a propeller price” - a brilliant person spotted an opportunity in deadhead travel, and thereyago. What a time to be alive in so many respects.
Thanks for this video and thanks to your sponsor!
Looks like the ideal way to to fly especially shared rides are 3-400 haha
Could noy understand the name of the service. Could you please tell me the name of the deadhead charter? Thanks, Armand
HOW has this not been in the US already? What a great way to treat yourself and save some money. I like it.
The travel mullet: business in the front, coach in the back.
Apparently one of those planes actually broke the speed record for the fastest coast-to-coast flight of a turboprop.
LOL I'm a farm boy from Minnesota, yes, I got lucky and destroyed the curve in grad school ( and as an undergrad I was on scholarship). I appreciated how the other half lives. So I pull up to the airport and i am scheduled for a privet flights and the guy behind the security gate says pull up to X area and we will wash your car/truck while you are gone... Appreciate your video!
Tried looking at the app here in Florida, cheapest flight I found was 19,000
😂
FYI: Canada only app. 😢, however... JSX is an option for states and Mexico. You're welcome 😊
Probably paying that much for a small group to do an interstate flight from like NY to LA would definitely be worth it as it would only cost a bit more than economy class in a budget airline! It would also make a lot of sense for smaller groups travelling to remote locations like if you are flying from a major Australian city to a really remote regional town/area! :)
I think the making flights faster by removing the wait times, customs...etc will make costs come down and profits go up for these private airlines because the 2 hrs of wait time for each flight adds up and if there's 5 flights per day that 10 hours of more flights that could be done in that time.
@@D33Lux
Yup while that could also allow those charter airlines to do flights that are the same price per person compared to economy class non budget airlines! That’s of course as long as your group is just the right size to fill the flight! They might also be cheaper than commercial airlines when it comes to flying to more remote locations were commercial flights are otherwise really expensive like from any major city in Australia to Alice Springs for example! :)
@@D33Luxyea, but you neglected to consider range. On a NY to LA flight, you’d have to stop for fuel on the way, taking up to two hours to accomplish.
0:01 starts of good, it isn’t a jet lol 😂 it’s a private plane
Those are technically her engines though
So cool! My husband is a pilot for a private jet company - definitely the way to fly!!
While not actually a jet (turboprop), I'd chose the Avanti over a lear, etc... At least once.. I've been inside one at Austin TX) FBO and the interior was exceptional...
Looks like everyone that downloads that app are disappointed and cant find any flights under $10-20,000. Dont waste your time guys.
The lowest I saw was 18k Atlanta ga to Macon ga! Less than 2 hrs away 🤦🏾♂️
This looks awesome! I didn't even know such an app existed! I definitely want to try it, especially since it saves a ton of money! Even better, it also completely eliminates the risk of having to sit through the extreme torture of being forced to listen to a crying infant for hours! Now my whole life is easier thanks to you!
It's only available in Canada.
I’ve been about to fly private a handful of times with the owner of the company I work for and it definitely makes my typical economy experience feel pretty terrible in comparison. Pulling up to the airstrip feels like you’re going to a coffee shop or something and you’re on the plane in like 100 steps or less. It is a little different when you’re the owner of the jet though. No safety briefing, no checking the weight of luggage, and he would just call the pilot when we were on the way to the airstrip and tell them to get it ready. From the time we parked, it might be 15 to 20 minutes until we were in the air which is just insane the first time you experience it.
Turbulence in those smaller jets can also be an experience lol.
It's funny because you get the exact same experience at tiny, remote airports. Quick checks, empty and comfortable with tons of amenities, get walked out to the runway by the pilot and boarded immediately, takeoff is quick. I flew out of some small ass town in Idaho and it was EXACTLY like this.
@@borg_wow that does sound pretty nice. Even my local airport in Tulsa is pretty convenient and low stress compared to big city airports. My limited experience with flying private was that it was on a different level simply because of the flexibility and control over schedule that the owner has. We pulled the car right up next to the plane and left the keys in it for someone to deal with and were in the air in less than 5 minutes. If I actually owned a jet I imagine it would be difficult to go back to commercial when it’s necessary. The owner of the jet I’ve flown on sometimes has to because planes require regular maintenance and once in awhile his pilots just aren’t available because they do have lives. I’m sure flying American Airlines is rough after a month of using a PJ. To me commercial flights still feel like a nice luxury even if they have a lot of stress that seems unnecessary.
Got that Zack Morris x Mullet thing going on, that flight sounds crazy awesome.
They should sponsor you. This concept is actually great.
Back in 2010 i had a Vertu Ascent Ti phone and it had an app for a private jets that worked same way, you could get from Milano to Naples for 300 euro, and because it only worked for a Vertu owners there was always a free plane for that price.
It's amazing Mike what you uncover! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Terry!
The thing that made me laugh was your scooter/ luggage sort of thing and that damn facial expression at the end. Mike, you are one hell of a vlogger. Oh and flying luxury is where it is at. I am flying into Vancouver in May. I'm heading over to Vancouver Island to visit family and friends. I have been telling people about your channel. Thanks
Oh if you're heading to the island and flexible with your dates, definitely check out the Deals page on the Airble app.
@@DownieLive Oh! I actually booked my ticket months in advanced. It's to get a better deal.
I absolutely loved this video! I’ve always wondered about flying this way and tried to imagine I could do it. With that app, I can!
I had read about this type of travel years ago, then it just seemed to have died. Not sure why, but it's great to see that it may be revived. Thanks for the great video!
I have flown both. It's easier to fly private. Less stress. Treat yourself folks. Add it to your bucket list.
Man its so awesome that you got to fly on a Piaggio Avanti. that aircraft is a masterpiece.
On this topic, I think JSX also offers somewhat of a similar service.
I wondered where you were going next but wouldn't have guessed flying private. I'm glad you cover all aspects of travel.
Anywhere interesting, John!
WOW! I might be looking into this to go visit a friend upcountry! Great idea. Thank you.
So glad I saw this! I didn't even know these apps existed, and I've been looking for private travel options lately.
Hey Mike! I love your carry on luggage with built-in scooter. Can you please let me know where I can get one? I could've used one like that when I was in SLC airport going from one terminal to another. Thanks in advance, and happy travels!
This video was relatively short and sweet but what a cool mode of transportation indeed.
Uber has extended its forms of transportation. This app is much needed.I am amazed at how quite the airport and airstrips is.
Great for short trips, but I’d probably pass out at the cost if they offered trans-Atlantic or trans-pacific flights.
I looked on the app, from Ontario to b.c is $80,000 one way trip
Loved how down to earth your content is - subscribed! Hello from Perth, Western Australia!
Awesome! Thank you!
This seems like a really great idea, but I went on the app there seems to be no US flights, it’s all Canada which was disappointing.Hopefully they bring this to the US in the future.
You should be sponsored by the company that makes your suitcase! Because I want one now! ❤
This is a massive game changer for private jets. Even smaller companies will be able to afford their own while making money off of it and saving money while using it. This is a prime example of distributed wealth. I really hope people realize how cheap this can be if more planes get on that app and more people hear about the prices. Obviously they'll never be able to cover the majority of traffic but $100 more then economy? That's gotta make the big airline palms sweat.
Airlines need not worry, this is not a mass-scalable model. There won’t be any more cheap ”deadhead” trips available when more people know about this: the fares are going to go up to fit demand to the relatively static supply. Maybe more existing private plane operators will sign up as it gets more popular, but there’s only so many of them. It’s also unlikely that this app makes private plane operating that much more profitable overall to allow new operators to start up.
@@hylje the app doesn't need to make the plane profitable for a company it just needs to get them closer to breaking even, they're gonna spend the money either way. I believe that's what I just said in my comment, it'll never replace popular routes in bulk but for odd route specially from non international airports this could really take a chunk out of that market. Commercial airlines usually need to somewhat deadhead themselves for the more out of the way routes meanwhile every airport in America has at least one private plane parked at it. If you notice on the app in the beginning it's not just fancy jets, they had little Cessnas on there too. Could really help a plane enthusiast pay for maintenance or just help them get more hours. Small planes are just way better for some routes instead of a half empty 747 once a month.
This is not a dependable mode of transportation because there is no guarantee that an airplane will be at the airport you want to depart from and even worse trying to find an airplane to return to where you want to go.
@@alec4672and the ni33a was right, the app is as expected, expensive as fccc, and you dont find routes😂😂😂
The irony of an earth friendly sponsor, in a video promoting private jet travel. 🤣🤣
I came up with this idea over ten years ago because my buddy had a private jet company that was flying back from trips with no one in them so I told him to do an uber private jets app to fill the empty jet on the way back that way the pilots and fuel will be covered by the people taking the flight that would otherwise be empty. I even suggested how much they should charge, "$500"! Interesting...When I WAS THE ONE WHO SUGGESTED THE COST. Guys, Please don't let these rich, entitled people steal your idea/ thought power!!
Loved this video! What a great business model.
This is awesome. I checked their website and I think they operate in Canada only. I vacationed to Denver recently and on the train to the airport I saw the Rocky Mountaineer from your channel on an adjacent track. I was so excited that I recognized it!
Ok, I'll admit I haven't flown anywhere since 2002 😂 but this might actually want to try it!
Charters can be the best way to go... and if you pool with other family or friends you can go farther with about or in this case cheaper than most coach prices.
You can give up the reliability on the return flight costs and availability sometimes.
Love this! I'm part of the company that does the irrigation for Million Air. They're great clients and (being an avgeek) one of my favorite sites to work on :)
I’m always hanging out across the street at my buddies car restoration shop. That’s such a cool place to see jets. Lots of those Avelo planes lately.
I was super excited about this. Unfortunately, when i went to the website, they only had 3 deals listed and they were all at 30k. 😢
It works in the US now but I don't see even regional flights under 19000 here, even in driving distance
The Piaggio is my favorite plane, aside from the F14, but it is not a jet, it's a turbo prop.
A turboprop is a jet engine that turns a propeller. It's still a jet, just not a turbofan with an afterburner.
@@Beet5090 no, a jet uses a turbine engine to produce thrust to move the vehicle. This does use a turbine, but that spins the prop, hence not a jet.
Jet definition- "a rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening." which is not how a propeller works, otherwise you'd be saying that every helicopter with a turbine engine is also a het5, which they're not; or the Chrysler turbine car from the 50s is also a jet since it uses a turbine engine to turn it's wheels, and it's obviously not a jet
@@lambotama I'm glad you can use google. The engine on the Avanti uses the same principles as a turbofan. Whether it uses the exhaust to provide thrust or turn a propeller does not change whether the engine is jet powered.
Do your own research instead of looking silly online. OR don't, I don't really care. Just wanted to correct your mistake :)
Excellent work Malcom! I picked up the sensor when it initially was released and made a few cool projects. However I never made a handheld camera. I might have to give this project a try
Doing your best Bobcat Goldthwait impersonation at the end there! 😆
No security, no customs. Worked at an FBO for years and was lucky to fly private many times. It always sucked going back home on a commercial flight lol.
What a cool concept! Almost seems overdue.
Did the $500 price include both of you, or is that the price for each?
This is awesome. Is this an international app? I have only flown one time but flying private would be wonderful. Maybe I’d actually go places instead of driving hundreds and thousands of miles. As always thank you for taking me with you on your travels. I love Canada and it’s on my list to visit and maybe just stay.
Just stay? Doesn’t work that way.
It's not a PRIVATE JET!!! It's a turboprop plane!!!
One doesn't normally need noise-cancelling headphones on a pressurized plane, though turbo-props can be a bit noisy when they are in the normal configuration.
The Piaggio is the Ferrari of private aircraft.
The Cirrus Vision Jet would probably be a better comparison.
I'm liking the mullet that's growing out 😂
A turbo prop is not a private jet. But that p 180 It’s still really nice
Technically it is though, It is a turboprop. Only difference between a Turboprop and a more "normal" jet is that the Propellers are on the outside vs inside of the engine.
@@Island_Line_Rail_Productions You might want to look up the differences between a turboprop, turbofan, turbojet and turboshaft engines, if you are interested! The Piaggio Avanti aircraft are classified in the turboprop category and are equipped with Pratt & Whitney PT-6 turboprop engines!!
That scooter luggage totally stole the show. After looking it up I nearly forgot to come back for the main part of the vid😅👌
Lol at promoting an eco friendly detergent whilst also promoting private jets.
This is an ad. Not an atricle.
It’s not sponsored so it is his genuine opinion not a ad
"Its actually really clever" this guy has a very punchable face
It’s not a private jet if it has propellers bro!!!!
Bro it is
I love your videos but idk how I feel about your mullet 🤭 I guess I will just have to get use to it.
Just tried it (from TN, USA), and it’s like $20,000, not $500. From just Nashville to NYC. Sooo maybe those prices are only available to Canadians, I don’t know 🤷🏻♀️
Not avaiable in the US😢
Hey rookie, stop calling that a private jet. You were getting a turboprop, and you seemed to get it after you met the crew and he told you about the Avanti.
I realise that your justification for travelling private on this particular flight is that it was a deadhead, but is that the case for all flights on this app? If not, I don’t know if your argument holds up so well with how much you’ve promoted it…
This is awesome. Please post more like this. I want to know more specifically about chartering private jets.
Uhh… last time I checked, that P-180 of yours isn’t a jet but a prop. But its speed is compatible with various jet trainers such as those that are frequently used in air shows which is impressive!
Hate to burst the bubble, but I put in several 1 hours flights from Wisconsin to Michigan (to allow for flexible dates) and the CHEAPEST flight round trip was.... (drum-roll please...) $44,000 (Yes, you read that RIGHT... 44 THOUSAND DOLLARS. 22 K EACH WAY.)
You have to click the Deals page. If you put in where you want to go, you'll be paying full price.
I’m wondering if Europe has this? Sure would be convenient, & looks a million times better than commercial, even business. I think I was spoiled by watching this video! Thanks so much❤❤❤