Aero
84
RecommendAero sells a premium seat on a semi-private flight, aimed at leisure city pairs.
High confidence Sell-by-seat
Facts
| Website | https://aero.com/ |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Van Nuys, California |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Ownership | Aero Technologies, Inc. Founded by Garrett Camp. |
| Who it is for | Travelers who want a premium seat on a leisure route |
| Pricing model | By-the-seat fare, no membership |
| Specialties | Sell-by-seat |
| Industries served | personal travel |
Verdict
The fare is for one seat in a smaller cabin, not the whole aircraft. It suits travelers whose route is on the current map.
The trade-off is a shared cabin and a limited set of routes.
Aero scores 84 and ranks 4 in this set. The number is a weighted composite, not a star average.
Approach
The company sells semi-private seats and hospitality, not a jet card.
What they offer
- Scheduled seats from private terminals. No membership.
- Founded in 2019 by Garrett Camp. Ben Klein is chief executive.
- U.S. flying is centered on Van Nuys, with leisure routes added from 2021.
- Gulfstream IV-SP aircraft are part of the published story for longer routes.
Score breakdown
Each criterion is scored out of 100 from public product facts. The composite weights customer experience at 30%, booking transparency at 20%, aircraft and airport access at 20%, flexibility at 15%, and safety standards at 15%.
Customer outcomes
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Vs. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer experience and service | 84 | +6.0 | |
| Booking and pricing transparency | 90 | +14.0 |
Company and commercial
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Vs. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft and airport access | 80 | +2.0 | |
| Flexibility and commitment | 82 | +4.0 | |
| Safety standards | 86 | -1.0 |
Pricing
The chief executive told Luxury Travel Report in February 2026 that Los Angeles to New York was a flat $5,500 one way. Other routes are priced per seat.
| Plan | Price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to New York | $5,500 one way | Figure given by the chief executive in February 2026. Confirm before you book. |
| Leisure seats | Often under a charter quote | A 2021 review found a Las Vegas to Los Angeles seat at $950. |
| Fleet | Small | Wikipedia listed 6 aircraft and 11 destinations. |
Best at / Poor fit when
Best at
- A premium seat on a short leisure list: Aspen, Cabo, Maui, Sun Valley, New York.
- A flyer who will pay more than JSX for a smaller cabin.
- Someone who can arrive about 20 minutes before departure.
Poor fit when
- A national on-demand cabin.
- A group that must travel together.
- Someone who needs a membership rate card.
Use-case fit matrix
| Use case | Fit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| One premium seat on a listed leisure route | Strong | Use it when the flight exists. |
| National on-demand cabin | Weak | Wrong product. |
| Group movement | Weak | A seat is not a roster. |
Where it sits in the field
Price band on the horizontal axis. Editorial composite on the vertical axis. Bands are product types, not invoices.
Aero scores 84 and ranks 4 in this set. A tie shares the rank. The number does not measure market share.
Timeline
- 2019: founded.
- 2021: Van Nuys terminal and U.S. leisure routes.
- 2022: a reported $65 million capital raise.
- 2026: Los Angeles to New York described at $5,500 one way.
Leadership
| Name | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Camp | Founder | Also a co-founder of Uber. |
| Ben Klein | Chief executive | Quoted on pricing and the airport experience. |
Methodology and sign-off
Overall = (Support + Reliability + Flexibility + Value + Booking clarity) / 5.
Each input is an editorial read of public terms, not a mean of star ratings.
Reviewed by The Private Jet Index desk.
Conflicts: none are disclosed for this company.
Aero did not pay for this review.
Updated September 27, 2026. Methodology.
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