I paid $700 to fly spherical journey on a semi-private airline. It was value each penny to avoid wasting time and keep away from the trouble of main airports.

• I not too long ago paid $700 for a round-trip flight on Taos Air, operated by the semi-private airline JSX.
• I boarded my flight so rapidly and my ticket got here with snacks and drinks, even alcoholic ones.
• The expertise was well worth the value and I would do it once more if I wished to avoid wasting time as an alternative of cash. 

I journey loads, and I not too long ago splurged to strive flying on a semi-private airline.

My flight was operated by JSX, a “hop-on” jet service that seats about 30 individuals per flight and comes with perks like quick safety traces and complimentary checked luggage. It is meant to really feel like an expensive, unique expertise — and flights can begin at lower than $200 every manner, relying on the place you are flying. 

For the 2022 to 2023 ski season after I flew, JSX had partnered with Taos Air to supply round-trip flights between Taos, New Mexico, and 4 markets throughout California and Texas.

My round-trip ticket from Burbank, California, to Taos price about $700. Here is what my expertise was like.