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Stratos Adds Built-in AOG Coverage to Charters
By: Amy Wilder
Caption: Protection addresses cost volatility from day-of-flight mechanical issues
Word Count: 220
Stratos Jets has added built-in AOG mechanical recovery coverage, called FlightGuard, to every on-demand charter quote arranged through its network of franchise agencies. The protection applies automatically unless declined at booking and offsets the cost of securing a comparable replacement aircraft if the original jet becomes mechanically unavailable before departure.
The Orlando, Florida-based charter broker said the coverage—previously a hallmark of jet card programs—brings comparable reliability to per-trip charters without requiring prepaid deposits, block hours, or long-term contracts.
“We turned the most fragile point in private charter and made it dependable,” said Joel Thomas, founder and CEO of Stratos Jets. “In the event of an AOG, clients can expect a clear recovery plan and built-in financial protection.
”Reliability shouldn’t be reserved for members of prepaid jet card programs,” he added. “By including FlightGuard in every charter—while still giving clients the choice to opt out—we’re removing one of the last reasons travelers felt forced into jet cards for peace of mind.”
FlightGuard covers the price gap between the contracted charter cost and the market rate for a recovery aircraft, mitigating financial exposure from day-of-flight mechanical disruptions. The coverage is backed by Falcon MGA Services and underwritten through Lloyd’s of London’s JetSure policy.