Family Private Jet Charter: Enjoy Vacations with Children & Pets

The three things that make commercial air travel hardest with young children, shared terminals, connection risk, and a fixed schedule with no room for a delayed nap or a meltdown, disappear when you charter with Hogani Jets. Departure time is yours to set, the cabin is private to your family alone, pets travel with you in the main cabin, and there are no baggage limits for strollers, car seats, or beach gear. Family charters start from $4,500+ one way through Hogani Jets, a charter broker working with FAA Part 135 certificated operators.

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The commercial airport environment is the hardest part of traveling with young children: the TSA line with a stroller and a carry-on, the long walk to the gate, the shared cabin with strangers, the fixed meal timing, and the baggage carousel wait on arrival. Private charter removes all of these.

You arrive at the private FBO, your bags are loaded by the ground staff, and the aircraft is ready when your family is ready. On arrival, bags are placed directly into the waiting vehicle. The entire airport interaction takes 5 to 15 minutes at both ends.

The cabin itself is fully within the family's control. Meal timing, noise level, sleep arrangements, entertainment, and the cabin layout are all set for the group. For infants and toddlers, this means the flight adjusts to the child rather than the child being forced to adjust to a commercial aircraft service schedule.

On a private charter, pets travel in the main cabin with the family rather than in a cargo hold. Most aircraft in the current charter market accommodate dogs, cats, and small animals without a separate carrier booking process. Confirm the pet's breed, size, and weight at the time of booking for any aircraft-specific restrictions.
For international destinations, Hogani Jets confirms pet import regulations, health certification requirements, and any advance permit applications at the point of booking. The Bahamas requires a Veterinary Health Certificate issued within 10 days of travel (USDA-endorsed from 2027) and a permit from the Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture.
Caribbean destinations have varying entry requirements for animals, and these are managed as part of the charter planning rather than left to the family to research independently.

Private charter carries no per-passenger bag limits. The relevant constraint is aircraft hold capacity, and the hold is large enough for a family's full luggage across all common routes. Midsize jets carry approximately 93 cubic feet of luggage. Super midsize jets carry 106 cubic feet. Heavy jets carry 115 to 169 cubic feet. Strollers, car seats, ski bags, dive equipment, beach gear, and children's travel equipment all load into the hold. Declare all items at booking for cargo planning.

Family Size	Aircraft	Key Advantage	Rate/hr
2 to 5 (small family)	Light Jet: Phenom 300, CJ3	Efficient for South Florida to Caribbean. Under 2 hours to the Bahamas.	$2,300–$3,800
4 to 8 (medium family)	Midsize Jet: Citation XLS+	Near stand-up cabin on select models. 93 cu ft hold. Best for domestic and medium Caribbean.	$2,800–$5,500
6 to 10 (larger family)	Super Midsize: Challenger 350	Wide cabin. Full headroom. Separate zones for adults and children.	$4,500–$7,500
10 or more	Heavy Jet: Challenger 605, G450	Full flat capable. 115+ cu ft hold. International capable.	$5,500–$8,500
Remote islands, short runways	Turboprop: PC-12, King Air 350	STOL capability. Large cargo door. Standard for Bahamas outer islands.	$1,300–$2,500

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Destination	From Miami	Notes
Bahamas: Nassau, Exumas	30 to 45 min by turboprop or light jet	Nassau clears international customs. Most outer islands by turboprop; Exuma (MYEF) takes jets.
Turks and Caicos	About 90 min from Miami	Providenciales runway handles light through heavy jets. COMO Parrot Cay ferry access.
Belize: Ambergris Caye	2 hours via BZE, 15 min island connection	Two-leg routing. PC-12 for island final leg.
Aspen, Colorado	4h 30m from Miami	KASE has 95 ft wingspan and weight limits. Super midsize, heavy and some ultra-long-range jets can land; VIP airliners cannot.
Grand Cayman	Under 90 min from Miami	7,054 ft runway handles full range. Ritz-Carlton direct beach access.

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Hogani Jets coordinates each charter through licensed Part 135 operators.

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. There are no age restrictions on private charter. Infants, toddlers, and children of all ages travel in the private cabin with the family group. Car seats and infant carriers can be accommodated with advance notice. A minor traveling with only one parent requires additional documentation; see below.

Yes. Pets travel in the main cabin with the family rather than in a cargo hold. Confirm the pet's size and breed at booking. International destinations require health certification that Hogani Jets coordinates as part of the booking.

For a family of 4 or more on a route where commercial business class is available, private charter per-person cost is often comparable, particularly on shorter routes. For a family of 6 to 8, private charter frequently matches or beats the per-person cost of commercial business class with the significant advantage of a private cabin, flexible departure, and no connection risk.

Car seats and strollers are accommodated in the aircraft hold on most aircraft. Infants in car seats can be seated in the cabin on many aircraft with advance notice. Declare all items at booking for cargo planning.

There is no per-passenger bag limit on a private charter. The constraint is aircraft hold capacity. A midsize jet carries 93 cubic feet; a heavy jet carries 115 to 169 cubic feet. A family of 6 with full luggage, a stroller, and beach gear fits comfortably in a midsize or super midsize aircraft hold.

Yes, with documentation. A minor traveling with both parents needs no special paperwork beyond standard identification. A minor traveling with only one parent needs a signed affidavit from the non-traveling parent authorizing the trip. Hogani Jets confirms the specific documentation required for your itinerary at the time of booking.

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Last Updated: 06 Nov 2026, 05:53 AM ET

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