The cost to fly private is up as much as 20% with fuel prices soaring - CNBC

Private jet operators are passing higher jet-fuel costs onto customers, raising some flights by as much as 20%, while commercial carriers are shifting fuel and operational costs to passengers through fees. Those private‑jet price rises mirror broader commercial pressure and could push up regular airfares or contribute to service disruptions. At the same time, companies like Wheels Up are trying to broaden demand by pitching private travel as a realistic alternative for affluent commercial flyers, leveraging ties to major carriers to reach new customers.