cj
'can anyone give me a ball park figure for a private charter 737 or similar'
How many pax?
If you do not find a based a/c, you will pay for all the empty flying as well. This could easily double the bill and lead to a two full crew op, adding surface transport costs.
As a ball park figure, in 2002, I was selling 737-500 aircraft to other airlines at a rate of GBP1950-2150 per block hour / 114 seats. They paid for all costs other than Aircraft, Crew, Insuranse and Maintenance (ACIM) on all sectors. even empty.
Fuel burnt was about 2 tonnes per hour, and all other associated costs will be factored in, landing fees, handling fees, Nav fees etc, all the way down to Crew per diems, would be factored into your quote.
If you charter as Joe Public, you will pick up all costs in one single quote, hence how many pax. I doubt any airline would deal direct, so off to a broker you go, add their commission and cancellation fees should you back out for whatever reason.
My guess, not knowing the passenger aircraft market anymore, 15k-20k min.
bottm line, based on 4 block hours.
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