I am a JSX fan! Living close to their Concord/Napa hub (although Napa is a stretch), I fly to Burbank and OC. I used to be the guy who got on as the doors were closing before 9/11, and now I can (almost) do it again!
Traveled with golf clubs on my last trip with no problems. Just another bag to them. No trip to the oversized luggage counter.
No jerks. Free drink. Spartan terminal, ok, but who’s waiting?
They gave me a cap on one trip and, when I wear it, people always comment they like JSX.
Hope they make it.
Steve Carlson
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I’ve been flying JSX to and from Vegas since 2017 when they were Jet Suite X. If you fly the major labels, arriving to BUR two hours early, you might as well just drive. And more than once they’ve allowed me to put a guitar or my video gear up front so I didn’t have to check it.
It’s more expensive and a bit more hassle, but as you’ve observed, the time factor can’t be beat.
Daniel Liston Keller
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Hi Bob, I been taking JSX for a few years now, Burbank to Walnut Creek to visit my son. I park my car right out front and jump back in on return. No security lines, no shoes off or computer out of the bag, just hop on hop off. I love it.
Jack Douglas
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Could not agree more. Just wish they were in/flew to more markets. Every flight I have taken with them has been a fantastic experience.
Paige Mann
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I discovered JSX earlier this year and will never fly from Denver to LA on another airlines if I can help it. There were 13 people and two dogs on the plane on my first flight. Went from Broomfield municipal airport to Burbank. Avoided the lines and general hassle of both DIA and LAX. Saved time and wasn't worn out from the trip. Only wish they went to more destinations. Everyone should try it but also hope everyone doesn't.
Mingo Sphere
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i've flown it a couple of times and LOVED it!
the waiting areas don't bother me as i usually get to the gate just prior to boarding anyway!
in jsx' case, i can pull up and walk on!!
oh, and many of the routes back east fly a similar sized jet anyway so, do i miss the extra peanuts, pretzels or soft drinks (and occasional meal)?....NO!
the only downside is that they don't go enough places yet (they had one from nyc to nashville but recently cancelled it).
yes, definitely worth checking out......
Wayne Forte
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I Live in Palm Beach near the airport!
JSX is here and a blessing to those who fly!
Hoping this company thrives!
Have a Great Day!
Daniel Hartwell
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I generally try to fly Southwest when I can for the reasons you mention. But let me tell you, the amount of pre-boarders on a flight from Phoenix to Orlando….14 wheelchairs needed? It was a total ruse for grandma or grandpa to be pushed down the jetway so the entire family (I counted 6-9 additional people per wheelchair) could get on the plane with plenty of seating together for the upcoming Disney World vacation.
Thankfully it was just me flying for work but the tension was palpable between the families following the rules and those clearly taking advantage of the system.
Ellie Ovsenik
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So crazy you wrote this, I literally just got off my first JSX flight from Oakland to Burbank and will never travel any other way on the west coast.
Chris T.
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All true and an amazing travel hack. BUT, I wouldn’t say it’s the private jet experience. The seats are basically economy plus seats, not for instance Gulf Stream seats. That was a huge shock to me. Still worth it but I wish they would upgrade the seats. Dallas to Vegas was a little stiff.
Hope they can last!
Zach Leary
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My friend Debbie recently flew JSX where she brought her dog Jasper.
Both she and Jasper loved the experience.
Best,
Justin Pierce
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JSX seems to be working. We've used it for some of our people between Burbank and Las Vegas.
Just before the pandemic, they announced pending Burbank-SLC, but then the pandemic and it didn't happen, and still hasn't. I think they would sell every seat on every flight, it's a relatively affluent crowd in SLC (Silicon Slopes and the nutritional supplement sector) and PC. When I was looking at it, they offered United Mileage Plus mileage credit. Not sure if they still do.
Their fares are generally equal to First Class on the other airlines. Sometimes a bit less.
My Diners Club card comes with Primary Coverage for car insurance.
Toby Mamis
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Rocky Mount metro is only 20 miles from very busy Denver International.
If it was raining most likely you were on an instrument approach. Rules are if you’re not in position to make a safe landing you must “go missed” and navigate to specific altitude and location and try again. The holding fix points for any of the instrument approaches at Metro are anywhere from 12 to 20 miles away depending on the direction you approach from.
Either way, the holding fix points are a ways away and requires additional ATC coordination (with Denver) to navigate back home. I wouldn’t be surprised if the whole event took 20 minutes or more.
Pilot training for air transport is rigorous and repetitive. If you f*ck up in the simulator, you’re done. So when you’re young and sitting in either the left or right seat, your passion for taking the responsibility coupled with the love of flying goes to a very high level. Even with Autopilot, piloting requires staying ahead of the aircraft and not getting distracted.
The other heroes in the game are the traffic controllers.
Not sure if or how JSX will succeed. Cash flow is king in the airline business.
Best always,
Will Eggleston
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I have been flying JSX when it’s decently priced since it was called “Jet Suite X”. I say decently priced because depending on schedule it can be as little at $25 more than SW, or as much as $800 more one way! I have a second home in Vegas. NJ primary home. When I need to get in and out of LA from Vegas it’s awesome to have JSX. They have a bunch of flights in and out of Vegas. Farthest I’ve taken them is TX to Vegas. On the longer routes the seating is a bit different. It’s worth paying $30 more to get exit row on longer flights. Tons of room! Recently they put on some flights to FL from a corporate airport right by my house in NJ. So far significantly more than Newark, but obviously massively easier. By the way JSX does also fly in and out of LAX. Burbank is by far way more flights. But they do have flights out of a hangar at LAX located by the FedEx planes off Imperial Highway. I’ve taken them and although way less days, times and routes, they are usually much cheaper than Burbank. JSX really won me over in customer service. Once I was delayed 90 minutes or so. Without asking for it the next day they put $100 credit on my account. No calling, haggling , waiting on hold. They just sent an email and did it. That’s something you would never get from a major airline! As you can see I love JSX. United is still my status based major airline (by the way JSX flying earns some miles on United if you give them your FF), but when I get JSX I usually go for it. One last thing to note. If you cancel or change a ticket on JSX they do have a $50 fee, not zero as most airlines have done (thankfully) since Covid.
PS: quick note on car rental. I am a Costco guy and many don’t know you can rent cars from them. Same major rental companies, but you get Costco perks you usually pay more for and always the best prices. You can do it off the Travel tab on their site. It amazes me how many don’t know you can do that through Costco so thought I’d share.
Eddie Trunk
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you can fly jsx at LAX
Curtis Magleby
(Note: This is now true, you can fly from LAX to Las Vegas and Cabo San Lucas.)
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Yeah I have the amex card car insurance. It's pretty bangin. Hope all is well.
Tim Lefebvre
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Good Lord Bob I wish you didn’t highlight JSX. It’s the best kept secret there is.
Gary Marella
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