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Merlin1 is a private jet charter operator based in Texas, with hubs in San Antonio and Austin. It flies families and businesses on charter flights and through its own Jet Card program, using a uniform fleet of Cessna Citation 650 jets. The company operates under an FAA Part 135 charter certificate and says it has been in the Texas charter business for 16 years.

Services

• On-demand charter flights with same day price quotes, charged wheels up to wheels down
• Merlin1 Jet Card: 25 hours or more at a bulk rate, guaranteed bookings up to 48 hours before departure, guaranteed replacement aircraft if a trip is interrupted, complimentary catering and Wi-Fi, no initiation fees or blackout dates
• Empty leg flights with email alerts
• Concierge for ground transportation, meals and special requests
• In-house maintenance with nine mechanics

Fleet

The fleet is seven modified Citation 650 jets (Citation III, VI and VII). Each seats up to eight passengers with stand-up headroom, an enclosed lavatory, 60 cubic feet of baggage space, Wi-Fi and power outlets. Pets are welcome. Range is about 2,000 nautical miles. Merlin1 buys aircraft with roughly 4,000 to 8,000 hours total time, then performs a heavy check, refurbishes the interior and upgrades avionics where needed before FAA conformity inspection.

Markets served

From Austin and San Antonio the jets fly non-stop to both US coasts, southern Canada, Central America and the Caribbean, for business and leisure travellers.

Company facts

• FAA Part 135 charter certificate number PLCA766B
• Bases: San Antonio and Austin, Texas
• Seven Citation 650 jets
• More than 65,000 flight hours logged, per the company
• 99% dispatch reliability, per the company
• ARG/US Gold rated two-pilot crews and WYVERN registered operator
• Aircraft are registered to Merlin One Aircraft LLC, San Antonio (FAA aircraft registry)

Contact

Phone: charters (210) 777-6839, Jet Card (210) 354-5700. Email: charters@merlin1.com