For real estate entrepreneurs, private aviation is more than a luxury–it’s a strategic tool.
Yet many find themselves disappointed by the rigid, contract-driven models offered by legacy fractional and jet card programs. For those seeking to transcend the limitations of private air travel, Monarch Air Group has emerged as the leading authority in on-demand charter solutions. The company has earned its reputation by building a service model that challenges the status quo, rejects the long-term contract model, and fosters a culture of service excellence unparalleled in the industry.
And private jet charter is just the tip of the iceberg. Monarch also specializes in aircraft management and acquisition, and conducts special missions for the government including emergency evacuations, aerial firefighting and air ambulance operations during natural disasters and political unrest. It’s this same team trusted for high-stake missions that ensures every client experiences the highest standards of safety, precision, and care on every trip. We spoke with Monarch Air Group CEO David Gitman about designing a private air travel company around the client’s demands instead of the industry’s typical logistical concerns, and then we asked Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development, why he chooses to fly Monarch.
Maximum flexibility, zero obligation
One of Monarch’s advantages is that they do not own or operate a proprietary fleet. This motivates the company to focus on the client, not generating revenue for a specific aircraft. In turn, it gives clients the ultimate freedom of choice, allowing them to tailor each flight to a specific aircraft model, seating configuration or layout. Monarch utilizes its global network of partners and deep industry connections, to get the right solution for every mission.
“Not having an aircraft is a great advantage, because our asset is the client,” explains Gitman. “It allows us to concentrate on what matters most: delivering exceptional experiences that earn our clients’ loyalty.”
Unlike fractional or jet card membership models that lock people into long-term contracts, require large upfront payments, and offer only a category of aircraft – not a specific jet – Monarch operates on an on-demand basis. Clients choose exactly which aircraft they want each time they fly. This purely on-demand structure provides the flexibility that executives value most.
“I like that I’m not locked into long-term commitments or tying up funds in advance,” says Dezer. “I can choose the perfect aircraft for each trip, whether it’s a light jet for a quick flight or a G650 for longer travel, and with their global reach I know I’m covered anywhere I may need to go.”
Monarch’s insistence on earning the client’s business for every trip is a constant motivator.
“We’re not locking the clients in a long-term contract where they have no way out for the next three, five years,” says Gitman. “If our service isn’t flawless, they’re going to call someone else, so we have to hold ourselves to the highest standard.”
Anyone who has worked with high net worth individuals knows that, for them, time is the ultimate currency. The flexibility Monarch provides maximizes efficiency, allowing executives to combine complex business trips with family time, a crucial benefit that gained traction during the pandemic when commercial options were scarce.
“Private aviation is as close as humanity ever got to a time machine,” says Gitman.
A single point of contact to true luxury
Beyond schedule efficiency, Monarch Air Group’s service is defined by an unparalleled level of bespoke attention. Clients benefit from a single point of contact: a dedicated, experienced account manager who is available 24/7. This account manager knows every preference, like, and dislike of the client, transforming the booking process into a simple text message.
“I love that I can call one person who knows exactly how I like to fly and is always quick to respond, which makes the whole experience effortless,” says Dezer.
This intimate level of service allows Monarch to seamlessly handle the complex logistics required by the world’s elite. Their versatility is demonstrated daily: for example, in one 24 period the company coordinated a flight from South Florida to the Caribbean for a royal family using two luxury G650s and separately flew a father and son from Miami to Sarasota in a single-engine aircraft.
“We’re small enough to really listen to a client,” explains Gitman, “but then we’re large enough and experienced enough to make something special happen.”
The company goes to incredible lengths to create memorable experiences, from arranging for a cello player to perform in-flight for a couple celebrating their anniversary to outfitting an aircraft with specialized equipment, including removing interior panels, for a production crew filming a solar eclipse.
Incredible experiences built on technical know-how
The bedrock of Monarch’s ability to deliver for clients is the specialized knowledge and reliability of its personnel, honed through high-stakes missions in emergency services, government missions and humanitarian aid.
“The same people who are doing these emergency flights are the ones that are working on our clients’ trips,” says Gitman. Whether it’s evacuating U.S. citizens from harm’s way, aerial firefighting or delivering aid to islands impacted by hurricanes and earthquakes, Monarch is equipped to respond quickly and efficiently – no matter the mission.
When they’re not putting together unforgettable anniversary flights or flying executives from project site to project site, the company is leveraging its experience and skill to make the world a better place.
A poignant example of their resourcefulness occurred during the pandemic, when, in partnership with the ASPCA, Monarch’s team coordinated a heavy jet charter, removing all seats to safely evacuate pets of US servicemen from Iraq.
The company was among the first to be recognized by the National Business Aviation Association for its sustainable flight department. In 2022, Monarch made a commitment to fully offset its entire carbon emission and operate as a carbon neutral organization by 2025. True to its culture of exceeding expectations, Monarch became one of the first air charter providers to fully offset its customers’ carbon emissions in 2024, one year before the target date.
In an industry flooded with memberships, long-term obligation models that require significant upfront funding and offer vague categories of aircraft, Monarch Air Group offers something far more valuable to the successful executive: unconditional, on-demand service delivered by a team whose excellence is proven in the most challenging global environments.
For those seeking the pinnacle of freedom and flexibility in private travel, Monarch Air Group is the ultimate partner.